How to Get Orange Oil Out of Couch Fabric

Orange oil, also known as D-limonene, is product made from the oils found in orange and other citrus peels. Among its many applications, it is used polish and condition wood and to help remove grease from various surfaces. Some types of cleaners that contain orange oil are also safe to use on clothes, carpets and upholstery, including sofas. However, no sofa or orange oil product is the same, which is why you should test any cleaning products you use on your sofa in an inconspicuous area first. If you used too much orange oil, spilled it or the orange oil altered the color of your couch fabric, act as soon as possible when it will be easier to remove.

Things You'll Need

• Rags or paper towels
• Laundry detergent
• Measuring cup
• Whisk
• Nylon bristle brush
• Upholstery cleaner
• Fabric or carpet cleaning machine

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Blot any excess orange oil with paper towels or rags. Do so gently so you do not drive the oils deeper into the fabric.

   • 2

     Whisk together 1/2 cup laundry detergent and 1/2 cup water until you have enough suds to cover the orange oil.

   • 3

     Cover the orange oil on the couch with the suds.

   • 4

     Scrub the suds into the orange oil with a rag or soft nylon bristle brush.

   • 5

     Blot the area with a wet towel to remove the suds and excess orange oil.

   • 6

     Remove any remaining orange oil with an upholstery cleaner or a fabric or carpet cleaning machine with upholstery attachment, per manufacturer's instructions.