How do i get an oil based lipgloss out of my american eagle jeans???

Question

PLZ help!!! these are like 50 dollar jeans!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

You'll need a good solvent - I am an artist and get lots of paint and all kinds of stuff on my good clothes too.

I like to use denatured alchol. You can get it at any hardware store. It will generally dissolve just about anything - from paint to anything oily. I've used it on some very dark indigo $75 Tommy jeans and it didn't bleach or lighten the fabric, and it doesn't leave a residue.

You may want to use some cornstarch on the spot to get most of the oily residue first. Heap a bit on the stain, and let it sit for 1/2 hour to absorb as much oil as it can. Then dump off the clump.

The best way to apply the alcohol it is to pour a small amount directly on the stain or use an eyedropper to apply. It will evaporate quickly, so keep applying if the spot is getting dry. Gently rub the spot with a WHITE rag (if you use a colored one, it might leave color on your jeans!). Keep applying alcohol and gently rubbing until the stain is out. After, wash in the washing machine.

BE CAREFUL! Denatured alcohol is extremely flammible! Don't use it anywhere near someone smoking, or in the basement or kitchen where the waterheater, furnace, or stove pilot lights (if you have a gas stove) can ignite the fumes.

Good luck!

Answer 2

First off, know that it might not work, depending how much got on, etc. Then, put some dishwashing (NOT dishwasher, as it contains bleach usually) detergent mixed with water in the sink or bathtub, and let them soak for a few hours. If you're worried about the jeans getting ruined from that, just put some dishwashing detergent on the spot for a couple hours, and wash as normal--I'm assuming it's by a pocket or something, so it wouldn't be totally noticeable if it didn't come out all the way. Good luck...and be happy that they weren't Rock and Republic Jeans:) Those are like $400!!!

Answer 3

depending on the size of the stain.. you can use Dawn for starters... first place a dry cloth inside jeans ,under the stain. if larger stain use an absorbent towel. wet the spot that is stained. not dripping but wet enough that you can work a very small amount of Dawn into the area.. keep it damp moving the towel as it gets wet to absorb what you are soaking through..use a finger to work the soap in, then use a sponge to continue,damp preferably. as you work the spot rinse the sponge at intervals. Dawn only needs to be used at first application, DO NOT RENEW THE SOAP PART> let it set after you apply with finger and rub in , it should be slightly sudsy, 10 mins should do it, rinse with sponge on top and MOVE the towel as it gets wet. wash warm, dry cool. if color dye in gloss same app just more elbow work, takes a tad longer,but should do the deed. good luck

Answer 4

Put a paper towel over the spot and press it with a hot iron until the greasy spot is all blotted up. I know this works from experience of chap stick going through the wash with some of my dark uniforms. Good luck.

Answer 5

Use a little Dawn dishwashing liquid on the oil, if it removes grease from pans it will remove oil from jeans.

Answer 6

Oil based stains are best removed with any dishwashing liquid. I prefer dawn.

Answer 7

id put my money on the wd40. bc in the world of organic chemisty like dissolves like. Oil is a non polar substance and so is the wd40. When i read you question i thout what is a nonpolar solvent around the house? WD40

Answer 8

You can spray it with hair spray, hair spray gets lipstick\gloss stains out. The cheaper the hairspray the better it works & it will not stain your jeans.

Answer 9

Rub chalk on the stain, let it sit overnight and then wash. The chalk dries the oil up.

Answer 10

try mechanics waterless hand cleaner. rub it on the stain with a toothbrush, then wash as usual. it will come right out.