How can I get motor oil out of a hardwood floor?
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Suzanne
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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?
9 answers
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Try putting speedy dry down(You can find it in an auto repair store.)
Janet Pizaro
on May 11, 2016
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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.
William
on May 11, 2016
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If the oil has soaked into the wood, the wood will have to be replaced
Thenne1713
on May 11, 2016
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Wood is porous. Like your skin, the pores open when warm. Use bath water warm water with the cleaner of choice.
Tamar Lundeen
on May 11, 2016
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Kitty litter might help
Sharon
on May 12, 2016
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Uh oh...the floor might need to be sanded and refinished or even replaced. Might want to call in a professional.
Louise Adkins
on May 12, 2016
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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!
Lora Schwickerath
on May 12, 2016
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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.
Shari Allen
on May 12, 2016
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Absorbent body powder, followed by the Dawn might do the trick.
Jennie Lee
on May 12, 2016
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