How to Remove Hydraulic Oil Stain From Carpet
Hydraulic oil is a very thick substance that can cause permanent stains when left untreated. Hydraulic oil is used in several types of heavy machinery. If you spill or transfer hydraulic oil onto your carpet, begin cleaning attempts as soon as you notice the stain. Paving Expert recommends removing the stain as quickly as possible. New, damp stains are much easier to remove from carpet than dried stains. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Blot up as much oil as possible with a dry towel. Avoid rubbing the spot, because this will push the oil deeper into the carpet. Use a light colored towel so you can see how much oil you have removed from the carpet.
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Use rubbing alcohol. If the spill is very small, Good Housekeeping suggests using a small amount of rubbing alcohol to clean the stain. Pour a few drops of rubbing alcohol onto a white towel and blot at the stain. Do not rub the stain. Use only a small amount of rubbing alcohol. If you use too much, the alcohol can penetrate the back of the carpet and damage the backing.
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Use a dry-cleaning solvent. Mrs. Clean USA recommends using a dry-cleaning solvent to remove larger hydraulic oil stains from carpet. Apply a dry-cleaning solvent to a damp towel. Use the moisture on the towel to blot at the stain. Dry-cleaning solvents can be generously applied to the carpet and are ideal for large oil stains.
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Clean any excess oil. Once you have completely removed the carpet stain, clean the area with soapy water. Use a towel to rub the soapy water into the carpet to remove any remaining grease that is left from the oil. Dry the carpet using a fresh towel.
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Tips & Warnings
Because hydraulic oil is such a thick, greasy substance, removing the oil may take several tries. If your first attempt at removing the oil does not succeed, repeat the process a few times before calling a professional carpet cleaner.
References
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