How to Remove a Diffuser Oil Spill on a Silk Curtain

Diffuser oil slowly releases fragrance into the home to add a pleasant smell. While this alternative to candles is ideal when you want fragrance without fire or melted wax, when the diffuser oil is spilled, the stain is just as messy as a candle wax stain. Silk curtains require special care to maintain the fabric. An oil stain on your silk curtain can be removed, but you must use supplies and methods safe for the natural fiber.

Talcum powder
Clean cloths
White vinegar
Dry cleaning solvent

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the silk curtain from the curtain rod. Lay it on a clean, flat work surface with the diffuser oil stain facing up.
- 2
  Pour talcum powder onto the diffuser oil stain until it's covered. Leave the talcum powder on the surface of the silk curtain for 15 to 20 minutes to absorb the diffuser oil.
- 3
  Brush the talcum powder off the surface of the silk curtains and into a trash can.
- 4
  
  White vinegar naturally cuts grease and deodorizes fabric.
  
  Moisten a clean cloth with white vinegar. Wring out the cloth to remove excess moisture. Dab at the remaining diffuser oil to break down the grease and deodorize the fabric.
- 5
  Press a dry cloth into the silk fabric to absorb moisture.
- 6
  Pour dry cleaning solvent onto another cloth. Sponge the silk curtain to remove the rest of the diffuser oil stain. Blot the stain with a dry cloth to remove the dry cleaning solvent.
- 7
  Hang the curtain and allow it to air-dry.

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