How To Treating Oil Based Stains On Carpet Tile

For the removal of oily stains such as paint, grease, tar, asphalt, etc, specific carpet spotters should be used.

Colourfastness should always be checked by applying the solution to an inconspicuous part of the carpet. Spray the spotter onto a clean, white cloth and press in onto the carpet.

Check for any dye transfer to the cloth. If colour transfer has occurred, then do not use the solution. Otherwise, apply the spotter sparingly to a clean, white cloth and press the cloth onto the stain.

Again, do not rub across the stain but wipe gently from the outer edge towards the centre of the stain. Repeat the procedure until the stain has been removed and after any chemical treatment, the spot should be flushed out with water to remove any excess. Protect the freshly clean area until the carpet is completely dry. Follow with an application of dry compound as explained in treating water based stain.

Note: Having a small exactor machine available can be easier to flush out any spill. Spotting of heavy spillages may not remove what is resting at the base of the pile. This can only be effectively removed by hot water extraction.