How to Get Oil Out of Suede

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Soak up the oil with a paper towel if the stain is still wet.. Cover the stain with a large amount of cornstarch for at least 1 hour.. Remove the cornstarch with a damp microfiber cloth.

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1

Soak up the oil with a paper towel if the stain is still wet.

Step 1

Soak up the oil with a paper towel if the stain is still wet.

2

Cover the stain with a large amount of cornstarch for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Cover the stain with a large amount of cornstarch for at least 1 hour.

3

Remove the cornstarch with a damp microfiber cloth.

Step 3

Remove the cornstarch with a damp microfiber cloth.

4

Raise the suede's nap by scrubbing the stain with a toothbrush.

Step 4

Raise the suede's nap by scrubbing the stain with a toothbrush.

5

Repeat the treatment as needed to finish cleaning the stain.

Step 5

Repeat the treatment as needed to finish cleaning the stain.

6

Blot the oil stain with a paper towel if it is fresh.

Step 6

Blot the oil stain with a paper towel if it is fresh.

7

Cover the stain with a grease-cutting dish soap for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Cover the stain with a grease-cutting dish soap for 10 minutes.

8

Scrub the stained area with a suede brush or toothbrush.

Step 8

Scrub the stained area with a suede brush or toothbrush.

9

Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe off the soap.

Step 9

Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe off the soap.

10

Treat the suede with more soap if the stain is still present.

Step 10

Treat the suede with more soap if the stain is still present.

11

Clear the dirt off the suede with a soft-bristled brush.

Step 11

Clear the dirt off the suede with a soft-bristled brush.

12

Scrub the stain with a suede eraser to lift oil out of the fabric Go back over t

Step 12

Scrub the stain with a suede eraser to lift oil out of the fabric Go back over the stain from top to bottom again, this time with the eraser.

13

Spray a suede cleaner onto the oil stain.

Step 13

Spray a suede cleaner onto the oil stain.

14

Dab the stain with a microfiber cloth and lukewarm water.

Step 14

Dab the stain with a microfiber cloth and lukewarm water.

15

Brush the suede again until it appears soft and clean.

Step 15

Brush the suede again until it appears soft and clean.

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