How to Remove Grease from an Automobile

Grease stains are a common occurrence when working in and around automobiles. Grease stains can be difficult to remove, especially on fabrics like those found in your car's interior. These stains can be removed without causing harm to your paint or interior, but only if done with correct tools, in the right way.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Laundry pre-treatment pen
• Car cleaning solution
• Paper towels
• Soft terrycloth towels

Exterior

1. Wipe off any large clumps of grease with a soft, terrycloth towel.

2. Purchase a car wash concentrate from a local auto parts store. Make sure the concentrate contains a degreaser.

3. Add the concentrate to a bucket of warm water. The necessary ratio of concentrate to warm water will be printed on the package.

4. Wash the area with the solution and a sponge or soft cloth.

5. Rinse off any soapy residue with water.

Interior

6. Scrape off any excess grease with a plastic spoon, if the stain is fresh.

7. Use a laundry pre-treatment product, such as the Clorox Bleach Pen, on the affected area.

8. Use a clean paper towel to dab the area, removing the grease and excess cleaner.

9. Allow the area to dry.

10. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until the area is clean.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply a new coat of car wax to any paint that had grease on it, in order to protect and preserve it. Never rub a stain on your car's carpeting or upholstery; this will only embed the stain deeper into the fabric.
• Work in a well ventilated area whenever using a laundry treatment such as a bleach pen. Use cleaners, such as the Bleach Pen, on a hidden part of your car's interior first, to make sure they will not damage it.

References

• Remove Grease and Oil
• Fun Advice