Does anyone know how to remove gear box oil from clothes, which got badly splashed with it.?

Question

I've tried washing soda, and machine washed twice at 60 degrees. it still smells terrible!

Answer 1

Ouch, that one sucks! I deal with this all the time, because my husband is a certified auto tech (aka mechanic), as well as a certified gearhead! Since you've already washed it, we can skip some steps. I would get some Oxy-Clean and double the amount suggested on the box. Let it soak in the water and Oxy-Clean mixture for a few hours, then wash on the heavy soil cycle. Rinse twice. You may need to do this a couple of times, but it usually works. For future reference, we usually use a paper towel to wipe off most of the goo, then put a paste of Oxy-Clean and water on the area and let it soak in for a while. It helps break down the thickness of the grease, and starts to take the stain out. (Do this before putting water on it!) Then, reapply the Oxy-Clean and water paste to get another layer out. After that, you can usually throw it in the washer to take the rest of the stain out. I hope this helps!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Greased Lightening! Works very well but is a bit expensive and I would try it diluted first before full strength. Comes in a White bottle with black and yellow labeling with a lightening bolt on the front). I know some mechanics who add some to the load before they wash their work clothes.

Answer 4

Once I got oil on the toe of my slipper, and a friend told me to rub butter on it, and then soak it in detergent. It got most of it out. The butter dissolves the grease because it is greasy too. Nowadays I would try vegetable oil for the dissolver because it is cheaper, and then soak it in two or three tablespoons of Tide and a scoop of Oxy-Clean thoroughly mixed into two gallons of warm water. You will probably have to do this several times.

Answer 5

Oxy Clean, or take it to a professional where they wash uniforms for mechanics. Other than that trust me, it wont be comming off, I have shirts that still kind of smell like oil, and they are stained forever with it too. Buy some coveralls.

Answer 6

Have you dried the clothes - you're done...

If not get some hand cleaner and rub it in and let it set for a long time. Then use wash warm with extra detergent and let it set (stop the wash for a while).

OR take them to a dry cleaner...

Answer 7

Try putting Pine Sol on it. This works great for grease stains believe it or not. I'm thinking this will still work even after two washes! Good luck.

Answer 8

YOu could take them to the drycleaner. Dry cleaning will take out All oils and smell. If you are not able to do that soak them in Dawn dish soap.

Good Luck

Answer 9

Hand cleaner that you get at auto store {this always got stains out for me] and works great on kids clothes too , greased lighting

Answer 10

put dawn dish soap on it Like you would with shout or spray and wash -It cuts through the grease
then pour a can of coke and listerine in the washing machine and wash it in warm water this will help with the smell