How To Easily Get Oil Out Of Car Seat Cloth And Leather

For many people, the interior of their car is a peaceful place that they clean and take care of. For others, it's a pit where fast food bags, gym bags, and everything in between can rest for an extended period of time. No matter how you treat the interior of your vehicle, making sure an oil stain gets removed should be a number one priority. However, leaving a major stain on your car's upholstery can severely damage the resale value if you plan on getting a newer vehicle.

The biggest factor in making sure you can properly remove an oil stain is to act with haste. The longer an oil stain has to sink into the fabric, the more difficult it will be to remove. That is true for both cloth and leather upholstery. Because of this, it's necessary to keep all your car interior detailing materials and tools in an easy to find location.

If this is your first time removing an oil stain and you're unsure of what detailing tools you need, have no fear. The best tools for removing oil stains include a plastic scraper, a clean cloth, a car wash brush, liquid dish soap, and a car vacuum cleaner. If you have one available, a steam cleaner is also a useful tool in these situations.

After you've collected all your tools and necessary equipment, it's time to start cleaning up your interior. The first thing you'll need to do when cleaning your oil stain is to scrape off as much excess grease and oil from the spill location as possible. Use your plastic scraper to remove as much oil as you can. Make sure you do this carefully though, as you don't want to move the oil over clean upholstery.

Once you've removed the excess oil, it's time to start blotting the area of the oil stain with your clean cloth. It's extremely important to make sure you're not wiping or scrubbing the oil stain with the cloth, as that can just cause more damage. Just blot over the area and try to remove as much oil as you can.

So you've removed the excess oil and blotted the area with a cloth, now it's time to cover the stained area with baking soda. Baking soda is extremely absorbent and will remove much of the oil. Make sure you leave the baking soda on the stain for a minimum of 15 minutes, this ensures the baking soda absorbs as much oil as possible.

Once the oil has been absorbed, use a toothbrush or small brush and gently move the brush back and forth along the stain. This will help lift up some of the oils that got deep into the upholstery.

Finally, once you've completed brushing, grab a vacuum and clean up the baking powder from the area. If the stain is still there, repeat the process and add more baking soda.