How to remove oil stains from clothes

Oil stains can ruin your favorite clothes if not treated properly. Fortunately, there are some effective methods to remove oil stains from clothes using common household items. In this article, we will show you how to remove oil stains from clothes using home remedies, quickly, after washing, and even old oil stains.

How to remove oil stains from clothes: home remedies

Some of the home remedies that can help you remove oil stains from clothes are dish soap, baking soda, vinegar, cornstarch, or talcum powder.

• To use dish soap, cover the stain with liquid dish soap and work it into the fabric with an old toothbrush or your hands. Then wash the clothing in warm water and let it air dry.
• To use baking soda, sprinkle it on the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes or overnight. Then brush off the excess baking soda and wash the clothing as usual.
• To use vinegar, mix one part vinegar with two parts water and soak the stained clothing in the solution. Then rinse out the vinegar and use dish soap or laundry detergent to wash the clothing.
• To use cornstarch or talcum powder, apply them on the stain and let them absorb the oil. Then scrape off the powder and wash the clothing as usual.

How to remove oil stains from clothes quickly

• If you need to remove oil stains from clothes quickly, you can use some products that are designed to remove grease or oil, such as WD-40, lighter fluid, or spray or gel stain remover.
• To use WD-40 or lighter fluid, spray or apply a small amount on the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Then blot the stain with a paper towel and wash the clothing as usual.
• To use spray or gel stain remover, follow the instructions on the product label and apply it on the stain. Then wash the clothing as usual.

How to remove oil stains from clothes after washing

• Sometimes, oil stains may not be removed completely after washing and may become more visible when the clothing is dry. To remove oil stains from clothes after washing, you can try some of the methods mentioned above, such as dish soap, baking soda, vinegar, or stain remover.
• Alternatively, you can try using a heavy-duty laundry detergent that contains enzymes or bleach that can break down the oil. However, you should always check the care label of your clothing before using any bleach or detergent to avoid damaging the fabric or color.
• To use heavy-duty laundry detergent, apply it directly on the stain and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then wash the clothing in hot water and let it air dry.
• To use bleach, dilute it with water according to the instructions on the label and soak the stained clothing in the solution for 15 minutes. Then rinse the clothing and wash it as usual.

How to remove old oil stains from clothes

• Old oil stains can be more difficult to remove from clothes because they have set into the fabric over time. However, there are some ways to remove old oil stains from clothes using some of the methods mentioned above, such as dish soap, baking soda, vinegar, or stain remover.
• Additionally, you can try using ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, or rubbing alcohol to remove old oil stains from clothes. However, you should always test these products on a small and inconspicuous area of your clothing before applying them on the stain to avoid damaging the fabric or color.
• To use ammonia, mix one part ammonia with two parts water and dab it on the stain with a cotton ball or a cloth. Then wash the clothing as usual.
• To use hydrogen peroxide, apply it directly on the stain and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then wash the clothing as usual.
• To use rubbing alcohol, apply it directly on the stain and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then wash the clothing as usual.