Spread flour (available in each kitchen) on the oily part. Scrub the stain vigorously with a scrubbing brush. 2. Mineral spirits is very strong and can cause skin irritation, so be sure to work in a well-ventilated area. I plan to keep this up as long as the baby powder keeps soaking up oil. Place some of the soapsuds onto the stained area with a clean cloth and rub onto the affected area. By creating an account you agree to the Hunker. I've used that on my car interior, carpets, etc. Wood quickly absorbs oil so dealing with the spill as soon as possible will reduce the chance of a possible permanent oil stain on your floors. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d1\/Clean-Oil-Off-a-Wood-Floor-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Clean-Oil-Off-a-Wood-Floor-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d1\/Clean-Oil-Off-a-Wood-Floor-Step-1.jpg\/aid10190595-v4-728px-Clean-Oil-Off-a-Wood-Floor-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"