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Sara Hesikova

How to remove oil stains from a fabric sofa – experts reveal their tried and tested secret

A living room with a sofa with a wooden frame, an abstract artwork hanging on the back wall and a potted tree placed next to the sofa.

Is anybody else banned from eating on their sofa because of their regular spillages? Or is it just me? Either way, staining the sofa and then subsequently trying to remove said stain is a common issue. And if you’ve ever had the displeasure of dealing with an oil-based stain, you’ll know it’s one of the worst to get rid of – but luckily there are ways to remove oil stains from a fabric sofa.

We know how painful it can be to find your best sofa stained, and oil stains are all the scarier. This is why we asked sofa and cleaning experts to share their secrets on how to successfully get rid of them every time.

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