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sunday morning I need to clean my dads back seat from some motor oil I got on it need some advise A.S.A.P.
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That was suppose to be melted candles out of material. How to get it out.
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I was wondering if anyone knows how to get melted out of clothes.
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ill try the talc powder.
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Why don't you just use a product called De-Solv-it? it'll take it out in SECONDS. Awesome product!
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I wonder if this would work on cosmoline? I got a stockpile of ARVN rifles that I'd shipped home masked as jeep parts.
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anupamsingh25
Feb 26, 2009
Hi,I'm Anupam. My new Woodland shoes had got Engine Oil stain, while getting my bike serviced.I was really very worried and then checked on Google and got to know about this site and the suggestion.Initially, I felt that it wil not work.But, upon reaching home from office, I tried to remove it with Nail Paint remover,but it made it worse and spread the spot to other parts too.Next day, I wasn't sure what I was doing, but I tried spreading Talcum powder over it and just brushed it.To my surprise, it just cleaned that part immediately, leaving no mark.I'm grateful for such a nice suggestion.God bless you.Best regards,Anupam -
Kandyhonda
Sep 28, 2008
To get the wax out of carpet..... Get a PAPER bag, and iron..... and iron the wax off by placing the paper bag over the spot and iron slowly.... You will have to do this several times... but it will get the wax out of your carpet....
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fizzlebaby1230
Sep 09, 2008
If you rub in a little bit of dish detergent on the stain and wash as normal it should take the stain right out. Sounds werid right? But its not. If you think about it dish detergent is made to tackle tough stains and remove them effectively. So why not on your clothing? . I found it works well. It takes the stain right out for me everytime.
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motherT
Aug 20, 2008
My son and his friends spilled a candle that has oil on the top of it on my carpet. Tried many things cann't get it off.
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earnht
Nov 25, 2007
The baby powder totally worked! I just removed a huge oil stain from my new couch. I was so upset that my new couch had a huge stain. I put the baby powder on and let it set for several hours. Vacuumed it off and the stain is 95% gone! I am thrilled! I didnt even need the pretreatment or the hot water
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Opa1
Nov 10, 2007
*apologies for multi-posting*
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Brainstormer
Jun 12, 2007
Powder Works Great!! I didn't have any baby powder in the house but I did find a small canister of ZEASORB. It said it was a super absorbent powder for athletes foot, diaper rash, heat rash and chafing. I sprinkled some on a stain a little larger than a silver dollar and let it sit on my expensive silk black pants for about an hour. Then just to be sure I sprinkled some on the back of the stain and massaged it in. About an hour later I brushed the powder off and ran hot water over the pants and hung them out to dry. In the morning the stain was about 90% gone. I repeated the process and lo and behold the stain is gone~out~kaput! All this after the dry cleaners said the stain couldn't be removed because my husband had put my expensive silk trousers in the washing machine OUCH! and then ran them through the dryer...Double Ouch!
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Brainstormer
Jun 12, 2007
Powder Works Great!! I didn't have any baby powder in the house but I did find a small canister of ZEASORB. It said it was a super absorbent powder for athletes foot, diaper rash, heat rash and chafing. I sprinkled some on a stain a little larger than a silver dollar and let it sit on my expensive silk black pants for about an hour. Then just to be sure I sprinkled some on the back of the stain and massaged it in. About an hour later I brushed the powder off and ran hot water over the pants and hung them out to dry. In the morning the stain was about 90% gone. I repeated the process and lo and behold the stain is gone~out~kaput! All this after the dry cleaners said the stain couldn't be removed because my husband had put my expensive silk trousers in the washing machine OUCH! and then ran them through the dryer...Double Ouch!
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brianincali
May 11, 2007
I know there are many comments regarding baby powder and oil stains but I had to add my success! I have my father's clothes since he passed and my favorite shirt got a huge oil stain on it yesterday. I referenced this site and used the baby powder last night when i got home - per all of your recommendations...this morning the stain was gone. I treasure my father's clothes as one of the last ways I remember him - and thank you guys for helping me on this one!
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brianincali
May 11, 2007
I know there are many comments regarding baby powder and oil stains but I had to add my success! I have my father's clothes since he passed and my favorite shirt got a huge oil stain on it yesterday. I referenced this site and used the baby powder last night when i got home - per all of your recommendations...this morning the stain was gone. I treasure my father's clothes as one of the last ways I remember him - and thank you guys for helping me on this one!
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Preacher
Apr 03, 2007
DRIED IN AND DRY-CLEANED IN STAINS: I had several cotton/poly blend shirts with oily stains that had been both through a wash and dry, and then to the dry-cleaners... and still the stains persisted. Before I tossed the shirts, here's what I tried. I put a folded paper towel under the stain, and then treated the stains with "Goof-off", rubbing the stuff in with a toothbrush, then washed the shirts. The stain was gone, but there was a "ring" left by the goof-off. So, the second time around, I used the goof-off again, but then followed by immediately brushing in some "Goop" hand cleaner covering the entire area soaked by the goof-off. Back into the wash. STAINS ENTIRELY GONE ON 10 of the twelve shirts in question. The remaining two got another treatment, and after another washing, their stains were also completely gone! IT WORKS!!
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Aug 29, 2006
My brand new tangerine-colored T-shirt got washed with something oily -- I have no idea what. But the shirt would have been ruined with the oil stains I found after taking the shirt out of the dryer. I tried the baby powder once and the stains were better, but not gone. Then I tried it a second time and just before washing, I took some detergent and rubbed it into the areas where the baby powder covered the stains. The shirt looks perfect.
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Aug 08, 2006
I bought a new pair of jeans a few weeks ago. I wore them once. I had to change the oil in my wife's car, so I made sure to put on my junk jeans and throw these new ones down the laundry chute. I washed them a few days later, with the other towels and stuff, and what do you know; I found several large oil spots on them (I realized later that I had thrown the oily towel, from oil change, down there too)! I was so mad. My wife found this site, and I read through all the tips. I wanted to go with the one that had the maximum potential for success, it looked like people were pleased with the baby powder tip, so we picked some up a few days later. Washing #2: I mashed the baby powder into the stains (not something that it said to do here, but I wanted to be thorough), because I assumed that would give better results than just leaving it in a pile on top of the stains. I let it sit for 24 hours and then washed in hot water, using the presoak option and stain treat cycle. One of the stains I rubbed washing detergent into before the wash, just to see if it would do any better than the others. The results for all the stains were the same. They were greatly lightened, but still there. Not sure if it was the baby powder or hot water (or both) that was the key. So, for washing #3, I squirted Goo Gone all over the stains and rubbed it in. I immediately washed the pants again, in hot water, using presoak and stain treat cycle. This morning I pulled the jeans out of the dryer, and I'm happy! I'd say the stains are 95% gone -- you could only notice them if you knew they were there. I expect with the normal washings that they will get into the future, these stains will completely disappear. Thanks everyone for your valuable information!
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Jul 31, 2006
Apply a generous amount of corn starch on the oil or grease stain. Let it sit for about 3 minutes and then brush it off. It's okay if there is a white mark still there, it will go away. Next, fill up your sink with lukewarm water and 1/4 cap-full of Woolite. Wash the sweater thoroughly and let sit in a sink for about 3 or 4 minutes. When completed, ring out the water and let it air dry. When dry, shake it out to make sure there is no extra water, since sweaters are so thick. I sure hope this tip works for you ! DO NOT put your sweater in the washer or dryer! It will get ruined!
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Jul 31, 2006
Apply a generous amount of corn starch on the oil or grease stain. Let it sit for about 3 minutes and then brush it off. It's okay if there is a white mark still there, it will go away. Next, fill up your sink with lukewarm water and 1/4 cap-full of Woolite. Wash the sweater thoroughly and let sit in a sink for about 3 or 4 minutes. When completed, ring out the water and let it air dry. When dry, shake it out to make sure there is no extra water, since sweaters are so thick. I sure hope this tip works for you ! DO NOT put your sweater in the washer or dryer! It will get ruined!
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Jul 30, 2006
I did some yard work in my new leather shoes. While oiling the branch cutter I got one drop of motor oil on my shoe. I tried Krudcutter spray. It didn't work. Baby powder with zinc oxide didn't work, even after waiting the 12 hours with the powder on the oil stain. Then baby powder with cornstarch was put on for the recommended 12 hours and the oil was gone!
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Jul 14, 2006
I had an oil stain on my white T-shirt. I used Barkeepers Friend, hot water, and a toothbrush. I wet the spot, shook on some Barkeepers Friend, and scrubbed gently with the toothbrush. Viola! Stain is gone! After, wash in warm water and hang up to dry. Barkeepers Friend will also clean Revere Ware copper bottomed pans without scrubbing! You can find it in the cleaning aisle along with Ajax, and Bon Ami cleaners. I've been using it for years.
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Jul 14, 2006
I had an oil stain on my white T-shirt. I used Barkeepers Friend, hot water, and a toothbrush. I wet the spot, shook on some Barkeepers Friend, and scrubbed gently with the toothbrush. Viola! Stain is gone! After, wash in warm water and hang up to dry. Barkeepers Friend will also clean Revere Ware copper bottomed pans without scrubbing! You can find it in the cleaning aisle along with Ajax, and Bon Ami cleaners. I've been using it for years.
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Jun 30, 2006
I bought a new pair of jeans a few weeks ago. I wore them once. I had to change the oil in my wife's car, so I made sure to put on my junk jeans and throw these new ones down the laundry chute. Washed them a few days later, with the other towels and stuff, and what do you know - several large oil spots on them (I realized later that I had thrown the oily towel, from oil change, down there too)! I was so mad. My wife found this link, and I read through all the different pieces of advice. I wanted to go with the one that had the maximum potential for success, it looked like people were pleased with the baby powder, so we picked some up a few days later. Washing #2: I mashed the baby powder into the stains (not something that it said to do here, but I wanted to be thorough), because I assumed that would give better results than just leaving it in a pile on top of the stains. I let it sit for 24 hours and then washed in hot water, using the presoak option and stain treat cycle that our washer has. One of the stains I rubbed washing detergent into before the wash, just to see if it would do any better than the others. The results for all the stains were the same. They were greatly lightened, but still there. Not sure if it was the baby powder or hot water (or both) that was the key. So, for washing #3, I squirted GooGone all over the stains and rubbed it in. Immediately washed the pants again, in hot water, using presoak and stain treat cycle. This morning I pulled the jeans out of the dryer, and I'm happy! I'd say the stains are 95% gone -- you could only notice them if you knew they were there. I expect with the normal washings that they will get into the future, these stains will completely disappear.
