How to Remove a Grease Stain

What is the problem?

Water alone doesn't break down grease — it just spreads it wider and creates a damp, shiny patch that looks worse than before cleaning.

The solution

Remove excess dry → degreasing chemical (1 €/tab) for a short contact time → extraction → full drying.

How does it work?

1. Gently lift excess grease with a spoon or the flat edge of a knife — don't spread it further.
2. Sprinkle a layer of cornstarch or talc, leave for 10–15 minutes to absorb the grease.
3. Vacuum the powder off; use a degreasing chemical, not just water, on what remains.
4. Don't wash with hot water — heat 'bakes' grease deeper into the fibres.
5. Finish with Puzzi 10/1 extraction, working a wider circle than the visible grease mark.

Why Puzzis.lt?

Why grease resists water

Grease repels water, so plain dampening just smears the stain into a wider patch. You need a chemical that breaks down fat molecules so they can be extracted along with the water — that's what an extraction system does, not a household spray.

Old, hardened grease stains (for example on a car seat) often need several short-contact cycles rather than one long soak.

The right order: absorb, degrease, extract

Dry absorption with cornstarch or talc before any chemical reduces the area you'll need to treat further. Only then apply the degreaser and leave it briefly — not overnight, as some fabrics are sensitive to long contact.

Puzzi 10/1 extraction finishes the job, pulling out both the chemical and the broken-down grease. Rental 15 €/day or 25 €, chemical 1 €/tab, deposit 50 € refundable.

Practical tips

• Cornstarch or talc before chemicals reduces the area to treat.
• No hot water — it fixes grease in place.
• Test the chemical on an unseen spot for car seats and leather.

Which tool fits?

Related pages

• Food stains
• Car interior cleaning
• Carpet cleaner rental
• Professional cleaning service