3 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon salicylic acid
1-3/4 cups water
1-1/4 cups mineral oil
1 tablespoon aluminum stearate
Mix flour and water into a paste. Blend in aluminum stearate and salicylic acid. Slowly add mineral oil to paste, stirring constantly. Store in a glass container. To use, brush into a small section of carpet and let set for a few minutes. Wipe off with a damp cloth or sponge. Repeat until oil and grease are removed.