3/4 of a quart of synthetic oil spilled on the carpeted spare tire trunk cover. I've tried Purple Power cleaner followed up by water followed by towel blotting. it is still "oily" feeling......any ideas on how best to clean it?

doesnt the carpet come out? id take it out... pressure wash it, then use an ice scraper to "squigee" it dry, then spray with degreaser, and repeat until u have ur desired results.

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Throw it away. Get another clean one from a forum member. Easy to come by and cheap.........

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I agree that second hand should be available.

But when it comes to oil and grease I turn to Dawn dishwashing liquid.
No substitutes.

On non-fabric it is always brake cleaner.

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try this in the back seat footwell... of an SD... that asphalt REALLY absorbs a lot of oil.
heh, I'll not have any rust in there ever...

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Ground up cat litter.

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Go to PNP or your favorite junk yard and get one from a junker. I come across good one`s every once in a while.

There is a POR product called "Marine Clean". this stuff really cleans and degreases.

http://www.por15.com/MARINE-CLEAN/productinfo/MCG/

Charlie

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Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

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We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Second hand... Easiest for that carpeting.

I've used oxy deep carpet cleaner on carpet before to remove stains... No idea how that would work there.

I'd start with baking soda if you're trying to sorb it up.

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Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K), 1985 300D (233K), 1993 300D 2.5T (338k), 1993 300SD (291k)

Damn, you ugys give up way to easily. Get a new one? please.

You need HEAT and detergent.

Use HOT water and a biodegradable degreaser like "Crudcutter" from Homedepot (or other places). The degreaser is water soluable and the hot (read REALLY hot) will help cut the oil no problem. Follow up with more hot water and perhaps a good dish soap or carpet cleaner and lots of hot water rinse.

I'd offer to help Huskyman, but you do not list your location. Perhaps update your profile for future posts.

Best of luck.

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86 300SDL *sold and made flawless 10 hour journey to new home.

straight up palmolive with a lil bit of water does wonders for oil

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