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How do I get grease out of a car seat?
I was working under the hood last week, and I accidentally left a greasy handprint on my seat. Can you tell me how to get the dried grease stain out?
Matthew Macgugan · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Getting grease out of a car seat is simpler than you may think! WD-40, dish soap, and a few application tools are all it really takes to have your seats looking new again. These are the steps you’ll want to follow for dried grease:
- Scrape as much of the dried grease or oil up as possible. Use a plastic putty knife, old credit card or a plastic kitchen utensil, but be careful to avoid scratching the fabric.
- Apply some WD-40 on the stain. Dab the WD-40 on the stain with a rag, or spray it evenly over the stain, until it become moist again.
- Pour a small amount of dish soap on a clean rag and dab that on the stain. After dabbing, wipe it evenly over the stain. Rub the rag over the stain repeatedly to wipe up as much of the grease or oil as possible.
- Scrub the stain with a soft-bristled brush or toothbrush, if the rag doesn’t do the trick. Don’t scrub too hard, though, or use a harsh brush as it could damage the upholstery.
- Blot the stain with a fresh towel or paper towel. The stain should come up onto the towel.
- Spray the stain with clean water. Blot the clean water up with a clean towel or paper towel. Continue to spray and blot until all of the soap is blotted up off of the fabric.
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