How to Get Oil Out of a Couch

Leather Couches

• 1

  Wipe off excess oil with a clean, dry cloth.

• 2

  Wet a clean cloth in hot, soapy water, and wring out the excess moisture.

• 3

  Wipe off the oily residue with the soapy cloth.

• 4

  Rinse the cloth with water, and wipe the area again.

• 5

  Dry the spot with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Fabric Couches

• 6

  Sprinkle baking soda over the stain to absorb excess moisture. Wait 10 to 15 minutes.

• 7

  Brush off the baking soda and oil residue with a toothbrush. Then, vacuum the residue using a brush attachment.

• 8

  Moisten a cloth with dry cleaning solvent, and use it to dab the spot. Blot the area with a clean, dry cloth, and continue dabbing with the solvent and blotting until you don't see any more oil transferring to the cloths.

• 9

  Mix 1 tbsp. of white vinegar and 1 tbsp. of liquid dish soap into 2 cups of warm water. Dip a cloth into this solution, and dab the area.

• 10

  Blot the area dry once more using a clean, dry cloth.