Carpet Oil stains and their removal 

There are many different stains that can cause your carpet to look unsightly but if you follow some simple guidelines they will normally be quite easy to remove. Carpet Oil stains can be particularly noticeable. This is caused by soil sticking to the oil in the carpet. Getting darker and darker they can however be reasonably easy for you to remove.

Oil based marks often include make-up in the household, and oil and grease marks in commercial settings. The stains below occurred when a small oil heater was dropped on the carpet. Treating the stain firstly with an oil breaker such as Methylated Spirits or Dry Cleaning solvent and then sponging with a weak solution of Wool Mix, White Vinegar and warm water will normally result in a very good result. Following the Stain Removal Guide is always a good place to start when attempting to remove stains such as these. Taking your time, starting from the outside in towards the middle of the stain, working in a well ventilated area when using any form of solvents, and a good result will be entirely possible.

With a little bit of care these marks can be removed quite effectively.

Suggested removal techniques

Whilst stains like these are quite easy for a carpet cleaner to remove, a householder needs to take their time. I would suggest not to pour any solvent based product on a carpet. Doing this can cause some unforeseen problems with the backing glue coming away and the underlay expanding. Simply use a small amount of a product on a colour fast cloth, around 50ml to 100ml would be a good start, and gently wiping. Gently sponging after with the Wool mix, White Vinegar and warm water mixture will help remove any excess.

Success. The Oil Stain is gone.

For Upholstery I would suggest a similar approach. Of course checking materials are colour-fast is always a good first step. And taking your time. Material once damp, can be quite weak when attempting to remove stains such as these.

Finally, if it is a large stain, prompt attention by a professional may be your best course of action.