Cleaning and Stain Removal - baby oil on closet and chair

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siggitiggibe
08-16-08, 12:52 PM
i need some advice on getting rid of a stain on my closet my kid put baby oil all over it and i cant get it off:confused:

siggitiggibe
08-16-08, 12:56 PM
it also went on his chair and guitar
Docduck
08-16-08, 03:04 PM
rubbing alcohol applied to a rag and wiped down should help

twelvepole
08-22-08, 11:27 AM
Closet likely has latex paint finish. Latex paint is porous and absorbent. Successful removal of oil stain is not likely. Rubbing alcohol will removal latex paint. Stains on latex paint will require washing with TSP (trisodium phosphate) and sealing and primer with oil-based primer before repainting.
Depending on finish of chair, such as paint or lacquer, perhaps hot soapy water will be sufficient for removing oil. Do not use rubbing alcohol on guitar if it has lacquer finish. Check cleaner in inconspicuous place first before proceeding. Perhaps hot soapy water will be sufficient for removal oil.
siggitiggibe
08-23-08, 01:56 PM
thanks i will try that but its a computer chair with a plastic back im sorry i didnt mention that