How to Deal with Rapeseed Oil Spilled in the Car?
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Solutions for rapeseed oil spilled in the car include cleaning the car at a 4S shop, placing bamboo charcoal, and using laundry detergent. Here are the specific methods: 1. Cleaning at a 4S shop: Take the car to a 4S shop for cleaning, which is the most effortless method. 2. Placing bamboo charcoal: Buy some bamboo charcoal and place it in the car, as it can also help clean the oil. 3. Laundry detergent: If there is residual oil spilled on the car carpet, if it's inside the cabin, you can pour a little laundry detergent on it, soak it up, and repeat several times to remove it. The method is the same for the trunk carpet.
Yesterday my younger brother spilled half a pot of rapeseed oil in the car, and I spent half an hour on emergency cleanup. Speed is crucial—while using kitchen paper towels to absorb the surface oil, I noticed it was seeping into the seat seams. Key point: Never pour water directly! I covered the oily areas with a mixture of baking soda and cornstarch, which absorbs oil three times better than using paper towels alone. For oil trapped in the seatbelt buckle crevices, I had to remove and soak them in warm soapy water for half an hour. Finally, while vacuuming the carpet powder with a car vacuum, I discovered a few oil droplets had splashed into the AC vents—repeated wiping with alcohol-dipped cotton swabs eliminated the odor source. Remember to disassemble and inspect the bottom of door storage compartments, as residual oil can develop a rancid smell after two weeks.
