Remove cooking oil stains from clothes - tips

Video: How to Remove Oil Stains From Your Clothes

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Advice
Warning
What you need

Tissue
Baking soda
Old toothbrush
Dishwashing liquid

Use a paper towel to blot oil. Use a white tissue with no patterns; otherwise, the color of the tissue may seep into the fabric.

Sprinkle the stain with baking soda. You need to sprinkle with a thick layer of baking soda. If you don't have baking soda, you can substitute it with cornstarch.

Leave it on for 30-60 minutes, then brush it off with an old toothbrush. While you brush, you may notice the baking soda has started to clump. That's because baking soda is absorbing oil. Even baking soda can absorb the color of cooking oil.

There will still be some baking soda left on the fabric. Don't worry, this is normal and washable.
You may have to repeat this step more than once for stubborn stains. Simply sprinkle with baking soda, wait 30-60 minutes and scrub away.

Pour some dish soap over baking soda. Mix well with baking soda with your fingers. You need to leave a thin layer of dish soap on the fabric. If the dish soap is fully absorbed into the fabric, you will need to pour a little more.

Wash clothes in a washing machine. Be sure to follow the instructions on the clothing label. Hot water can remove oil stains, but not all fabrics can withstand hot water.

Try adding ½ to 1 cup (120 ml - 240 ml) of white vinegar to the laundry detergent. White vinegar will increase the effectiveness of the detergent.

First sprinkle cornstarch over the stain and brush it off after 30 minutes. Repeat this step two or three more times. Sometimes just that is clean. If the stain persists, read on below.

Spread the sweater on the paper and use a pencil or a ballpoint pen to draw the edges of the shirt. The sweater will be soaked in water so it may not retain its original shape, and you will have to stretch the sweater back to its original shape. This drawing is for modeling purposes.

Fill the sink with cold water. For large and bulky clothing, you may need to use a bathtub or large basin. The sweater should be completely submerged in the water, so make sure the water is deep enough.

Add a few drops of dish soap to the water. Use your hands to mix the dish soap into the water. Don't stir too much to keep the water from bubbling. Dishwashing liquid will dissolve and remove stubborn stains.

Put the sweater in the water and press it around with your hand. Do not crumple or squeeze the sweater to avoid damaging the shape and yarn.

Drain the dirty water and fill the basin with clean water to rinse the sweater. Continue draining the dirty water and use clean water to rinse the sweater until the soap is gone and the water is clear. You may have to do this step 10-12 times.

Dry the sweater by wrapping it in a large towel. When the water is clear and free of soap, lift the sweater from the sink and let the water run off. Place your sweater on one end of the towel. Roll both the towel and shirt to the other end like a waffle. Towels will absorb water from the sweater. Take off the towel and take out the sweater.

Put the sweater back on the paper and stretch it until the shirt is back to its original shape. Pull the sleeves, hem and sides of the shirt until it completely matches the pattern you drew earlier.

Place a piece of cardboard inside the fabric, behind the stain. Use a piece of paper that is several times larger than the stain to prevent the stain from spreading. Cardboard helps to prevent stains from seeping into the fabric underneath.

Use WD-40 oil. If there are only small stains, spray WD-40 into the baby bowl, then apply it with a cotton swab. WD-40 oil will decompose the oil and make it easier to clean.

Use an old toothbrush to rub baking soda over the stain. Sprinkle baking soda over the stain and WD-40 oil. You need to sprinkle with a thick layer of baking soda. Use a toothbrush to scrub the fabric. Then you will see baking soda clumping. That's because baking soda is absorbing oil.

Repeat this step until the baking soda is no longer lumping. Flush the old layer of baking soda that is clumped, then sprinkle with a new layer of baking soda. Continue scrubbing, brushing, and sprinkle with baking soda until no lumps remain.

Perhaps this step will make the white powder spread everywhere. But don't worry, this is normal. You can wash off baking soda.

Pour a little dish soap over the baking soda. Gently rub the dish soap into the fabric. Make sure there is a layer of dish detergent left on the fabric. If the dish soap is fully absorbed into the fabric, you will need to pour a little more.

Treat stains with cornstarch and dish soap. Sprinkle cornstarch on the stain and let sit for 30-60 minutes. Pour a little dish soap over the cornstarch and rub it. Leave dish soap and cornstarch in the washing machine and wash according to the instructions on the clothing label.

You can also try using only cornstarch or cornstarch, without any dish soap. Cornstarch will help absorb oil.

Use a hair spray to dissolve the stain. Just use a hairspray to spray on the stain. Wash and dry clothes according to the instructions on the label. In hair spray products containing alcohol, they work to dissolve oil.

Try hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap. Wet stain with hydrogen peroxide, then sprinkle a thick layer of baking soda over it. Pour a little dish soap over the baking soda and sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda. Rub with a toothbrush, then let sit for 30-60 minutes. Leave the mixture on, put everything in the washing machine and wash as usual. Be sure to follow the instructions on the clothing label.

Hydrogen peroxide usually does not darken fabric color, but it can still happen. If you are concerned about fabric discoloration, it is best to try first on obscure areas such as the hem or inner hem.

Use aloe, dish soap, or shampoo to stain the stain before washing. Use a clean tissue or cloth to absorb the oil. Then apply aloe, dish soap, or shampoo on the stain.Use an old toothbrush or nail polish brush to penetrate the fabric. Leave it on for a few minutes. Do not rinse aloe vera, dish soap, or shampoo. Put everything in the washing machine and wash according to the instructions on the clothes label.

Try using stain remover products before washing them. Blot the oil first, then spray the product onto the stain. Wait 30 minutes and wash the clothes as indicated on the clothing label. advertisement

Advice

Always blot the oil with a paper towel first. Do not rub the stain with a tissue; otherwise, the stain will go deeper.
Consider placing a piece of cardboard behind the stain. Cardboard will prevent the stain from seeping into the fabric underneath.
Act fast. The earlier you treat it, the easier it is to remove the stain.
Rub the stain from outside to inside. Always rub slowly from the outside to the center of the stain, not from the inside out. This is to keep the stain from spreading.

Warning

Not all fabrics can withstand hot water, and not all materials are washable. Always read the washing instructions on the garment label.
Dishwashing liquid can discolor newly dyed fabrics. It can also discolor brand-new clothing. Check the color fastness of the fabric before using dish soap.
The heat from the dryer can lead to deeper stains. Always make sure the stain is completely clean before you put clothes in the dryer. Otherwise, the stain may penetrate deeper into the fabric.