How to Get Oil Stains Out of Clothing
Potential oil splatters, spills and smears are around everyone throughout the day. Contact with bath oils, cooking oil and oil from machines can leave a darkened, greasy stain on clothing. Removing the stain is a simple process that you must attend to before the oil has time to attract other dirt and stain matter to your clothing. Although it might be difficult to avoid oil stains altogether, you can avoid having them become permanent. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Baby powder
- Aerosol laundry stain remover
- Heavy duty laundry detergent
- All-fabric bleach
Instructions
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Lay the oil stained clothing on a flat surface with the greasy stain facing up. Cover the oil stain with baby powder. Leave the baby powder on the clothing for 15 to 20 minutes to absorb grease. Brush the baby powder into the trash.
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Spray the remaining oil stain with an aerosol petroleum-based stain remover. The petroleum in the stain remover helps to break down the oil stain, making it easier to remove. Allow the stain remover to remain on the oil spot for one minute.
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Wash the garment in the hottest water allowed for the fabric. Use heavy duty laundry detergent and all-fabric bleach to wash out the remainder of the oil stain.
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Check the clothing before drying to ensure the oil stain has been completely removed. If any oil stain remains, treat the stain with the aerosol stain remover and allow it to soak into the stain for five to 10 minutes. Launder the garment again, with detergent and all-fabric bleach.
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Tips & Warnings
Absorb a fresh grease stain by applying baby powder, cornstarch or baking soda to the stain. Brush the absorbent off after five minutes, then repeat the process until the oil is absorbed.
Soak the oil-stained garment in a mixture made of 50 percent white vinegar and 50 percent water to remove the stain.
References
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