How can I get motor oil out of a hardwood floor?

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A can of oil was in a file cabinet and got knocked over without anyone knowing about it.  A day later the oil had seeped out onto the hardwood floor.  Now there is a large slick area and I can' t get rid of it.  Tried baking soda, vinegar, ammonia, degreasers (TSP and another brand).  It is still there, discolored and slick.  Anyone know how to get it up?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Try putting speedy dry down(You can find it in an auto repair store.)

William · Answer

Try mineral spirits, blotting with clean rags! If the oil has soaked into the wood, you can try a degreaser and pulverized kitty litter on the stain to absorb the oil. Soaked in oil acts like stain and is hard to remove.

Thenne1713 · Answer

If the oil has soaked into the wood, the wood will have to be replaced

Tamar Lundeen · Answer

Wood is porous. Like your skin, the pores open when warm. Use bath water warm water with the cleaner of choice.

Sharon · Answer

Kitty litter might help

Louise Adkins · Answer

Uh oh...the floor might need to be sanded and refinished or even replaced.
Might want to call in a professional.

Lora Schwickerath · Answer

I bought a walnut table that had been used to repair motors on! I used dawn dish soap and a hand brush, rinsed with cold water and dried it took a couple of times but beautiful now!

Shari Allen · Answer

I don't have any actual experience with this, but wondered if the method of a towel and ironing over it might pull some oil out? might not work, but worth a try.

Jennie Lee · Answer

Absorbent body powder, followed by the Dawn might do the trick.

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