If you have an oil stain on your carpet, it is best to use the baking soda method as quickly as possible.

If the stain is fresh, follow the guidance above, blotting the stain before putting baking soda down.

Instead of washing away the baking soda, vacuum your carpet thoroughly and the stain should have lifted.

For more stubborn stains, you should leave a layer of baking soda over the stain for at least eight hours before vacuuming the area.