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How To Remove Oil Stains From Leather Shoes

Misty Thomas
By Misty Thomas. Updated: July 15, 2019
How To Remove Oil Stains From Leather Shoes

Of all the items that we wear on a daily basis it is perhaps shoes which are the most difficult to keep clean. Leather shoes foe example, are some of the most expensive and hardest to take care of. If you happen to get oils stains on your leather shoes they can be difficult to remove and it’s normal that you may be worried about using cleaning products as they may damage the leather.

So how can you remove oil stains completely from leather shoes? No need to panic, here at oneHOWTO we offer you 7 effective tips on how to remove oil stains off of your leather shoes.

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Steps to follow:
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Whether you want to remove cooking oil or body oil form leather, you will only need two basic items. To remove oil stains from your leather shoes, we recommend starting with some talcum powder and a lint free or microfiber cloth.

If you don’t have any talcum powder, you can also opt for wheat germ or corn starch to remove grease from leather.

If you want to remove oil from your bed sheets, check our article where we discuss how to remove coconut oil stains from sheets.

How To Remove Oil Stains From Leather Shoes - Step 1
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The first thing you need to do when removing oil stains from shoes is to remove the stain immediately. Never let oil sit on your leather shoes for an extended amount of time. Oil and grease should never sit on any type of material be it leather or fabric. If left for too long, the oil can eventually destroy the material or leave a stain.

How To Remove Oil Stains From Leather Shoes - Step 2
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Blot the oil stain with a cloth, with the aim of getting it all off of your shoe. This process will help you to get rid of as much of the oil as you can.

How To Remove Oil Stains From Leather Shoes - Step 3
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Then, cover the oil stain with the talcum powder. Leave the powder on your shoe through then night.

How To Remove Oil Stains From Leather Shoes - Step 4
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After the powder has sat on the oil stain over night, it should have drawn out all of the oil out of the leather. All you have to do now is brush off the powder with a soft brush and the stain should completely disappear.

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If there is a still a remnants of the oil stain on your shoes, you can repeat the process again. Getting stains out of your leather shoes is quite easy! All you have to do is make sure you repeat this process as much as possible.

If you want to cover the stain completely, you can decorate your leather shoes following our tutorial.

How To Remove Oil Stains From Leather Shoes - Step 6
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If you’re wondering how to remove old oil stains from leather bag, you can use this same process. If, for whatever reason, you don’t have any talcum powder, you can also opt for a little liquid detergent distilled in water.

Are you looking for a home remedy to remove body oil from leather or a homemade leather degreaser? Try this:

  1. A tablespoon of baking powder.
  2. Half a teaspoon of white powder.
  3. 3/8 cup of water
  4. And a pinch of salt.

Mix the ingredients well until it forms a paste, and do a material test. Sometimes, due to colorants in the leather, this mixture can damage the dye, so be careful. Gently rub the paste onto the grease stain and then pat the area dry.

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For more about removing oil stains from clothing and general leather cleaning etc, we recommend reading our following articles:

If you want to read similar articles to How To Remove Oil Stains From Leather Shoes, we recommend you visit our Home cleaning category.

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