How To Get Lucas Oil Out Of Carpet in 5 quick steps!

It’s easy for Lucas oil to get into your carpets, especially in your car’s carpets. That’s because this oil is used to loosen up your engine so that you can keep your car running smoothly. 

If you spill Lucas oil on your carpet, don’t panic. You can get rid of the stain by following a few simple steps. 

Use denatured alcohol or isopropyl alcohol to get Lucas oil out of your carpets. Just make sure not to use acetone or harsh chemicals that can melt your carpets. 

Step One: Pat the Pesky Spot

Oil stains are one of the tougher types of stains to get out of your carpet. That’s because they stick to the fibers and spread throughout the carpet. However, that’s not to say that they’re impossible. 

If you spilled oil on your carpet, the first step is to absorb the worst of the oil causing stain. 

Patting at the stain will help pick up the worst of the stain. Just make sure not to rub the oil spill as this can spread it around and make things worse. 

Our recommendation? Use paper towels. Oil can stain fabric, too, leaving your rags grease filled and gooey and making a big mess for you to take care of in your washing machine later. 

Step Two: Layer on the Kitty Litter

Kitty litter is magical stuff, that can do a whole lot more than keep your cat’s bathroom smelling clean! Kitty litter can also help you get rid of annoying Lucas oil stains in your carpet. 

What you’ll do here is spread a thick coat of kitty litter over the stain. Let it sit on the oil stain for about an hour, to help pull the fluid out of the carpet. 

As you apply the kitty litter, the remaining oil should start to dampen the baking soda. After a few minutes, a thick and dry crust will form. 

Use your vacuum cleaner to suck up the crusty kitty litter. Be thorough here, as you don’t want to have grains of cat litter floating around on your floor. 

Step Three: Apply Isopropyl Alcohol

Now, move on to the next step. Grab a bottle of isopropyl alcoholl.

Thanks to the covid-19 pandemic, just about all of us have isopropyl alcohol on hand. This is that clear liquid that we spritz on our hands to get rid of germs and bacteria.

Once you’ve located the alcohol, soak a rag in the substance and press it onto the stain. 

Just like you did in the first step, dab the stain using the rag. Repeat the process until you can no longer see the stain. 

Note: contrary to popular belief, isopropyl alcohol is not the same thing as rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol contains water and occasionally other additives in addition to isopropyl alcohol, while isopropyl alcohol is the pure form of alcohol. 

Step Four: Vacuum, Vacuum, and Vacuum Again

After you’ve got the stain up with the isopropyl alcohol, you need to break out the vacuum cleaner. Vacuum the entire room, not just the stain. 

Remember, we’ve been applying a number of different items to your floor, and that means that we need to get it all out of the carpet. 

Still not making ourselves clear? 

Vacuuming helps pull the last of the kitty litter out of your floor, making sure there’s nothing worked deep into the fibers of the carpet. Plus, it’s going to prepare us for our next step.

Step Five: Steam Clean

Once you’ve vacuumed the entire floor, it’s time to steam clean. Steam cleaning the floor is important because it deep cleans the carpet’s fibers and ensures that there are no lingering substances on your floor. 

Start in one corner of the room and slowly work your way to the opposite wall. Navigate through the room in this manner, gradually moving out of the room. 

After you steam clean the entire room, you need to let it dry for about eight hours. You can speed up the process by opening the doors and windows and leaving a fan or two blowing into the room. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do You Get Oil Out of Trunk Carpet?

To get oil out of your car’s trunk, you can soak a rag in a mixture of warm water and dishwashing liquid. Make sure that the dishwashing liquid doesn’t contain chlorine before creating your mixture. Then, blot the oil stain with the mixture. 

How Do You Get the Smell of Spilled Oil Out of Your Car?

If you have a spilled oil smell in your car, you can get rid of the scent by applying distilled white vinegar to the patch. The vinegar should lift out the smell and should also help tackle any stains that are on the carpet. You can also steam clean using essential oils to get rid of the scent from your vehicle. 

Does Lucas Oil Stabilizer Clean?

Lucas oil stabilizer cleans your engine, but it won’t clean materials such as fabric and carpets. If you spill lucas oil on your carpets or clothes you’ll need to follow the above steps to remove the stain.