What's the best way to get silicone-based lube out of sheets, duvets, etc.?

Question

Silicone-based lube rocks, but it makes doing laundry a drag. Even after machine washing in hot water, the sheets seem to retain a faint permanent stain. Switching to water-based lube or using lesser-quality scratchy sheets are both out. As everyone knows, early morning sex is the best, so could you help a brother out? Thanks-

Answer 1

Not sure, but try Euros lube.

Answer 2

Silicone based lubrication or as some call it silicone grease can be removed by placing cooking oil on the stain first, then squirting dawn dish-washing liquid onto the same said stain and rubbing it together add two scoops of oxyclean or any oxygen based bleach along with liquid detergent, wash as per usual , this should solve your problem.It also brightens your colors as well.

Answer 3

Silicone is petroleum based so use dawn dish washing liquid to treat the stained areas rub it in with a brush let it stand for 30 minutes and wash as usual in cold water .

Answer 4

Did you try Spray & Wash or another pre-soak before washing them? That might help, but sometimes the stain is set and it leaves a mark.

Suggestion: put a towel or another cheap sheet over the good sheet if you're having an early morning romp. It only takes a few seconds and then you're on your way and it will save wear & tear on your Bill Blass linens.

Answer 5

Haven't really had this problem too much i dont use the silicone based stuff. however wince it is a type of oil you might try something like "Goop". It is a hand cleaner made for automechanics and machinist. I know when I have restored cars in the past it has gotten all sorts of grease and oil stails out of my clothing. You can find this stuff at walmart in the auto motive section.

Answer 6

Try dish washing liquid such as joy or dove. I have yet to find a stain this stuff could not take out.