How to Remove Olive Oil From Clothes

Remove olive oil stains from clothes with common items you have around the home.

Heart-healthy olive oil can leave behind stains on clothes that appear unattractive. Instead of throwing your clothes away, you can remove the olive oil stains to restore your clothing. The oil clings to the fabric and needs treatment immediately to prevent it from permanently staining your clothes. Remove as much of the stain as possible before laundering the clothing to remove the olive oil completely.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels Cornstarch Soft-bristled brush Liquid laundry detergent

Instructions

1. Place the clothing on a flat surface.

2. Blot excess olive oil with paper towels. Avoid rubbing the stain with the paper towels or you will spread it.

3. Cover the olive oil completely with cornstarch. Allow the cornstarch to sit on the olive oil stain for 30 minutes. Brush excess cornstarch off with a soft-bristled brush.

4. Apply a liquid laundry detergent directly to the stain. Rub the detergent into the olive oil stain.

5. Launder the stained clothing according to the care label. Remove the clothing and hang it to dry. Avoid placing the clothing in the dryer because it can make the stain set in permanently. If you still notice the olive oil, treat it again with the laundry detergent.

References

• Good Housekeeping: Stain Buster--Olive Oil
• Mrs. Clean: How to Remove Oil Stains
• Ohio State University: Quick 'n Easy Stain Removal