- 1). Blot the stain with a paper towel or light-colored cloth. Do not rub the stain, which would only spread it.
- 2). Pour some rubbing alcohol onto a clean cloth or paper towel and blot the stain. (Be sure not to rub.) Continue blotting the stain until it lifts.
- 3). Check the spot carefully over the next few hours and days. Carpet stains can be vulnerable to wicking, which is when the liquid at the base of the carpet creeps back up the fibers, causing the stain to reappear. If the oil reappears, repeat the process of blotting and rubbing alcohol until the stain is gone. If the alcohol doesn't remove the stain, other treatments may be necessary
- 4). Combine one-quarter teaspoon dishwashing liquid with one cup of warm water. Blot it onto the spot without rubbing. Repeat as needed. If the spot remains, it may be necessary to try a professional-strength cleaner.
- 5). Find a cleaning solvent such as Goof-Off or Carbona. Apply the solvent to a cloth and blot it onto the stain. Never pour a solvent directly onto carpet, as it can damage the latex backing. Rinse the spot with water after use.
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