What do I need to clean grease and oil stains from my pet bed?

You will need paper towels, dish detergent, a laundry pre-treatment product, baking soda, white vinegar, and a washing machine.

What are the steps involved in getting rid of oily stains?

To get rid of grease and oil stains from pet beds, you need to blot the stain with paper towels, spot clean the bed with a soapy solution, pretreat the area with a laundry pre-treatment product, scrub the area with a baking soda solution, then wash the bed in the washing machine.

What else can I do to prevent future stains?

Once the stain is removed, you can apply a fabric protector, like Scotchguard, to the pet bed and cover it with a slipcover or pillowcase to help prevent future stains.

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Get Grease and Oil Stains Out of Fido's Favorite Bed

Nothing can ruin your pet's favorite spot to snuggle up like a nasty oil stain. Whether it’s from your furry friend bringing in dirt from outdoors or a surprise spill of cooking oil, keeping your pet bed clean and stain-free is important. With these tips, you can make sure your pet has the coziest spot to rest their head.

Updated 20 Feb 2023

By Matej Kramberger

What You Need

Paper towels
Dish detergent
Laundry Pre-Treatment product (like Spray ‘n Wash)
Baking soda
White vinegar
Washing machine

Removing Grease and Oil

Use paper towels to blot stain and absorb as much of oil as possible from the bedding, being careful not to rub the stain in.
Mix one tablespoon of liquid dish detergent with two cups of warm water, and use this soapy solution to spot clean the bed. Blot the area with a damp cloth, then rinse with normal tap water.
If any of the stain remains, dab some of the laundry pre-treatment product on the area. Work it into the fabric with your fingers and let it soak for 10 minutes.
Mix a solution of ¼ cup of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar, and one cup of water. Use a soft brush to gently scrub the bedding with this solution, then rinse with cold water.
Wash the bedding in the washing machine according to the care label instructions, adding ½ cup of white vinegar to the wash cycle. This helps to remove any oily residue and keep fabric looking fresh and clean.

Making Sure It's Stain-Free

Once stain is gone and the bed is dry, you can use a few extra steps to help prevent future stains. spray the bed with a layer of Scotchguard, or another fabric protectant that repels water and stains, and cover the bed with a slipcover or pillowcase.

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Get Grease and Oil Stains Out of Fido's Favorite Bed

What You Need

Removing Grease and Oil

Making Sure It's Stain-Free

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