How do you remove old motor oil stains from clothes?
Question:My boyfriend works on semis and i have tried goop..tried soaking it in detergent. tried using shout and scrubbing it out and i cant find anything else that will work..does anyone know the best way to get them out?? I have heard of using Talcom powder but i think that is only on newer stains..
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Grease Stain Removal from Clothing
To remove a black grease stain from clothing, try saturating the stain with rubbing alcohol, then blot with a clean white cloth. If the stain persists, try using a grease cutting dish detergent, such as Dawn, and rub with a soft toothbrush. Another option, although it seems crazy, is to soak the soiled area overnight in a solution of detergent, Coca-Cola and water. Launder as usual. Good Luck! =)
Hi,
The oil you are trying to tackle is usually an oil diesel mix and that can be stubborn.
I am presuming you have tried a good quality washing up detergent ( as used for crockery), speading it on and leaving it to rest.
You need to dissolve the oil to remove it, petrol would do the trick and then a good washing up liquid will remove the petrol.
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I have heard that coke will work. It's only $1, give it a try!
Greased Lightening, its very inexpensive to give it a try and I've had great luck getting out all kinds of stains. My son had grease from a bicycle chain on his clothes that set for a few weeks that came out with two treatments.
Good luck!
My mother in law used lestoil found in the cleaning isle/laundry isle.. .It smells horrible, but it works ... I use it too,but I also add 1/2 c. baking soda along with it... Soak the clothes overnight and wash as usual ... It should help... my father in law works on cars so she's a pro. Maybe, get bf a couple work uniforms to work on cars/semils with so he's not ruining all his clothes.
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