# How to Remove Oil From Polyester With Baby Powder
Baby powder contains talc or cornstarch, depending on the brand, and both can absorb fluids, including oils. There may be times when it is difficult or impossible to wash polyester material in a washing machine to remove oil --- for example, if the polyester is furniture upholstery. In these cases, treating the oil stain with baby powder can remove most of the oil and the spot will be less noticeable.
Things You'll Need
- Rubber-tipped spatula
- Soft brush
Instructions
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Sprinkle the baby powder over the oil spot so the whole area is covered. Leave it for five minutes then brush it off with a soft brush to get rid of oily baby powder. Some of the stain will probably still be there at this point.
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Cover the oil again with baby powder. If the oil has soaked all the way through the fabric and you can reach the other side, apply powder to that side too, using your fingertips to gently rub it in.
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Leave the baby powder on the polyester overnight. In the morning, use a rubber-tipped spatula to remove most of the powder.
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Brush the area softly with a soft brush to remove powder residuals. Look at the spot. If it still looks like it has some oil, reapply fresh baby powder and leave it on through the day.
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