Carpet

• 1). Sprinkle on dry powder, either baking soda or cornstarch, and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to absorb as much of the oil as possible.
  
  
• 2). Vacuum up all of the dry powder.
  
  
• 3). Place the rubber gloves on your hands. Pour the dry cleaning solution onto a clean, dry cloth and pat it all over the stain.
  
  
• 4). Rub the cloth over the stain until it is completely gone.
  
  
• 5). Mix together the vinegar, warm water, and dishwashing detergent in the small bowl. Sponge it gently onto the remaining stain.
  
  
• 6). Run a clean cloth under cold water and blot over the stain to remove the remaining solution.
  
  

Wood Surfaces

• 1). Pour dry cleaning solution on to a clean cloth.
  
  
• 2). Rub the cloth covered in solution over the spot, gently.
  
  
• 3). Scrub the spot with a wire brush instead of a cloth if the stain has gone below the surface.
  
  
• 4). Sand the floor and refinish the area with the original finish.