How to remove oil stains from clothes?

It is not easy to remove sunflower oil from clothes, since it is quickly absorbed into the fabric, and it will not be possible to deal with it with ordinary water, even with expensive powder. It is completely insoluble in water.

Folk remedies that our grandmothers resorted to come to the rescue. Let's consider the most effective of them and save the family budget from unnecessary expenses.

Oil stains on regular fabric

Unfortunately, oil stains are not uncommon. But they should not become a subject of great distress, since sunflower oil can be washed off using ordinary means, those that are easy to find in any apartment:

dishwashing liquid;
baking soda;
paper towels;
a toothbrush that has become unusable.

So, what is the procedure for removing oil stains from clothes using the above-mentioned products and items?

Blot the oil residue with a white paper towel. The towel should be without a pattern to avoid staining
Cover the area of contamination with a thick layer of baking soda. If suddenly you don’t have it on hand, you can take starch.
Record the time (from 30 minutes to an hour).
Rub the dusted area with a prepared toothbrush. As the baking soda absorbs the oil, it becomes lumpy and may also take on a tint. You can wash off the remaining soda while washing the product.
In case of heavy contamination, repeat the above procedure again.
Pour dishwashing liquid onto the stain containing the remaining baking soda. Rub the product in with your fingers.The result of this process should be the presence of liquid on the surface of the tissue.
Add a little more liquid if the previous one is completely absorbed
Machine wash according to the instructions on the label.
To enhance the effect of the washing powder, add a glass of white vinegar to the drum.

Old stains are ready to be removed

The most unpleasant case of all is when the oil print is invisible, but we find out about it after a long time, by that time the item has already been washed and dried. There is no reason for sadness - and such pollution can be removed. The main thing is to prepare everything you need in advance:

baking soda;
dishwashing liquid;
WD-40 aerosol;
sheet of cardboard;
a worn out toothbrush;
bowl;
cotton buds.

So, what is the sequence of steps to remove an old oil stain from clothes? It resembles the one described above, but, nevertheless, has significant differences.

Stage one.

Place a sheet of cardboard under the stain, the size of which should be larger than the stain. Cardboard prevents oil from being absorbed by other layers of clothing. Indeed, during breeding, the size of the treated surface can increase significantly.

Stage two.

Spray an aerosol onto the area of contamination. If the oil stain is very small, you can remove it by applying the aerosol pointwise using a cotton swab. In this case, it is better to sprinkle it into a prepared bowl.

Stage three.

Spread a layer of baking soda as thick as possible onto the aerosol-splattered stain. And then rub it in with a toothbrush.

Advice

While rubbing, keep an eye on the soda: when it turns into lumps, the action can be completed.

Stage four.

Shake off any remaining baking soda. If you can’t remove them completely, don’t worry, they will disappear without a trace during the first wash.You can try to wash them a little in advance.

Fifth stage.

Rub a small amount of dishwashing liquid into the stain. Add it until it is distributed in a thin layer over the entire surface of the contamination. This is necessary in order to completely remove the stain.

Stage six.

Machine wash according to the directions on the clothing label. Dishwashing liquid poured onto a stain does not need to be rinsed off additionally; it will wash itself out without any effort.

Seventh stage.

Make sure you remove the stain, then hang the item to dry. If it was not possible to remove the contamination, the item must be dried and the removal procedure must be started all over again. Patience will help you achieve the desired result.

Oil stain on jeans

Denim is a capricious fabric. Removing an oil stain from it is not an easy process. But there is a whole list of tools and techniques. Therefore, now let’s try to figure out how to remove oil stains without effort and labor.

Blot with a napkin. Just do not rub under any circumstances, otherwise the stain will only become more absorbed into the jeans.
Sprinkle the dirt with salt and wash it at home with laundry soap.
Use dishwashing detergent. A drop of this composition, well rubbed into the stain and then washed in a washing machine, can work wonders.
Wash jeans using a solvent - purified gasoline. The color of your favorite trousers will be intact, and the stain will disappear forever.
Wash off the vegetable oil using a stain remover first.

Advice

If your jeans are dark, it is best to use oxygen-containing products.
Treat the oil stain with potato pulp, and after about half an hour wash it with laundry soap. Potato starch can be used instead of potatoes.
Clean the jeans with crushed chalk sprinkled on the reverse side. Sweep away any remaining residue with a brush, and then wash the product completely.

By selecting products based on the freshness of the stain and the fabric of the product, you can deal with the problem without unnecessary hassle and worries.