This £1.99 product is the key to getting oil out of a carpet — no expensive carpet cleaner required

Wardrobes in a loft room next to a Velux window, with a shelf and a stool under the window.

Accidents happen. But if you’re wondering how to get oil out of a carpet and questioning whether you’ll have to call in a professional cleaner, buy an expensive appliance, or, worse, replace your whole carpet, I have good news for you.

While the best carpet cleaners can help remove stains from carpets, they can set you back a small fortune. And while I’d highly recommend investing in this handy appliance if you have a long-term need for one, there’s no point shelling out hundreds of pounds when you just want to get oil out of the carpet.