How can I get an oil stain off beige shorts?

Question

i don't really know what the stain is but it smells like tar and oil and it rubbed off of something and before i tried to wash it, it was sticky and "tar"y

i don't really know what the stain is but it smells like tar and oil and it rubbed off of something and before i tried to wash it, it was sticky and "tar"y

gonna try both baby powdr and dish liquid, tell me if that won't hurt
tell me if

Answer 1

Drycleaning would be the best....but Mojo hand cleaner or dawn dishsoap will get it out...

Good Luck

Answer 2

In the cleaning aisle is a product called Lestoil. It smells like terpantine but I've found it to remove oil stains even once it's already been washed and dried. Hope it helps!

Answer 3

Go to an auto supply store and get tar remover for cars. After you use that, use Lestiol cleaning solution to remove the rest. Good luck.

Answer 4

try sprinkling some baby powder on it, let the powder absorb the stain, then wash it out. A similar tactic is used to clean up oil spills on the road.

Answer 5

if its tar or oil it proberly won't come out, but try soaking the spot wth liquid dish washing soap over nite than machine wash

Answer 6

windex and baby powder, seriously soak the stain with the windex for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle the powder on and work the stain with a tooth brush

Answer 7

dont do anything! take it to a dry cleaners they should be able to take it off been there i made it worse the next time i left it and took it to the cleaners and i couldnt even tell were the stain used to be worth the money well only if you really love your shorts

Answer 8

throw the shorts away and invest in another pair.A.lot less trouble and not that expensive.

Answer 9

wash it

Answer 10

dishwasher lq........