How to Get Grease Out of a Sofa

Absorb, Agitate, Eradicate Method

• 1

  Sprinkle the cornstarch over the grease stain. Let it sit overnight. This will absorb most of the grease that is on the surface.

• 2

  Vacuum up the cornstarch. Cover the entire stain with Murphy's oil soap. Scrub the stain in a circular motion with the scrub brush.

• 3

  Wipe away the oil soap with a damp cloth. If the stain still remains, reapply the oil soap and scrub. Wipe clean with the damp cloth.

Ammonia Method

• 4

  Mix together 1 tablespoon of Murphy's Oil Soap in one cup of water.

• 5

  Blot the grease stain with the soap solution and clean cloth.

• 6

  Mix 1 tablespoon of ammonia with 1/2 cup of water. Blot the stain using the solution.

• 7

  Wipe the stained area with a clean damp cloth.