Removing oil stains?

Question

I would like to know how to remove oil stains from silk sarees without leaving a stain.

Answer 1

What kind of oil? I can tell you how to remove it, but I need to know if it's some kind of edible oil (like cooking oil or butter) or some kind of inorganic oil (like motor oil).

Answer 2

I use a liquid dish soap (i.e. Dawn or Palmolive) on most of the oil stains I get. It works great if treated as soon as possible, and I've even used it on oil stains that have come through the wash & dryer with luck.

Answer 3

It might not be possible as silk is such a delicate fabric. I use Simple Green for grease and oil stains with the laundry. It is a degreaser/cleaner sometimes found in the automotive section.

Answer 4

my mom always use lighter fluid to get oil stain out of my dads clothes cause he was a mechanic....squirt a little on , rub it in a little and then wash it in the washing machine or hand wash since its silk. I promise the fluid will not damage the silk.

Answer 5

By far the BEST product for removing oil is LESTOIL.Not all stores sell it but I buy mine @ Publix (Fla.-USA).I had spilled veggie oil on my slick tile kitchen floor and NOTHING remove ALL the oil bu LESTOIL! See if you can find someone who sells it.It also works as a daily cleaniner (once diluted)

Answer 6

You could try Dawn Direct Foam. Its a grease cutter and I've found it to be useful for many problems, including removing wax from candleholders.

Answer 7

USE GREASE LIGHTENING IT IS A PRODUCT FOUND IN A DISCOUNT STORE POUR A CUP IN A BUCKET OF COLD WATER, WITH GARMET OVER NIGHT , IT HAS NOT DAMAGED ANY OF MY SILKS!!

Answer 8

immediatly put some talcam on it , and give it 4 dry cleaning

Answer 9

Try baby powder,

Answer 10

If it's fresh - talcum powder.