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What is the easiest way to remove grease?

Chad Zani
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Chad Zani is an Auto Detailing Expert based in Los Angeles, California. He is the Director of Franchising at Detail Garage, an automotive detailing company with locations around the U.S. and Sweden. He and his team are auto detailing experts that offer detailing and car care services.

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Use citrus-based cleaners and degreasers to easily cut through oil stains. The acidity of citrus can easily clean tough oil and grease spots. You can make your own mixture out of lemon or lime juice, vinegar, and water, or buy a commercial product at a store.

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Can I use baking soda on my leather seat to remove the peanut butter that I used to remove gum?

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You should have no problem removing peanut butter from a leather seat -- it's easy to wipe it off. You might see excess oil there, which you could deal with by oiling your seats like you should regularly anyway.

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I put a hot dish of food on my leather car seats and it left a slight ring where the dish was, did I damage the leather? If so, can I repair it?

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Try folding a damp towel several times, placing it on the seat, and warming it with an iron. I assume that you have already applied leather conditioners and/or Neatsfoot oil. If not, try that first. Do not iron the leather directly.

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Yesterday I gave somebody a lift and he was wearing a greasy coverall. The car seat absorbed the grease/oil. It even smells. What can I do?

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Try Spray Nine. One thing is for sure, if it doesn't correct the issue, it certainly won't make it worse. If that doesn't work, take the vehicle to a good detail shop. They have all the right cleaners that won't hurt the upholstery or leather.

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How do I remove sunscreen grease from the interior of a car?

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That will depend on what kind of upholstery you have. Different upholsteries, leather and suede require different products and techniques to clean them and remove stains.

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