2007-05-24 09:13:58 · 9 answers · asked by garyp8178 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Dawn Dishwashing detergent. It really works! Pour a little on, rub, let sit about 10 min. wash. It'll be gone.
2007-05-24 09:21:24 · answer #1 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not tried this on motor oil but I have on cooking oil. I am the world's messiest cook and have splatter grease on many a shirt. The best thing I have found is working Dawn into the oil stair with a toothbrush or like a Tide spinbrush and letting is soak for a little while and then washing it (I have added some Grease Lightening to the load as I washed it to help it along. - even thought it traumatizes me because it is such a harsh chemical) This has saved a lot of shirts for me.
2007-05-24 09:23:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have already removed the oil.
The problem is the staining residue of carbon (a common contaminant in dirty motor oil) carbon cannot be dissolved by solvents.
several soakings where you work clean oil, such s mineral oil, into the stain to dilute it, followed by another washing each time, may eventually reduce the stain to an acceptable level.
Cotton fabrics are a particular problem because cotton fibers are hollow and once the carbon is inside the fiber, the won't dissolve, dilute or wash away easily.
2007-05-24 09:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by Philip H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is pretreat the soiled area of the garment ,with either Era or Wisk brand liquid detergent before washing. Chlorine Bleach would ruin the fibers, of the shirt.
2007-05-24 09:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by slimdude142 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, do not dry the garment in the dryer before you get the entire stain out, or you're stuck with it!!! The dryer sets the stain if it is not totally out!!
I would try a grease removing solvent on the stain, pretreat it as the directions suggest and was in the hottest water the fabric can withstand!!
Good luck!! : )
2007-05-24 09:22:48 · answer #5 · answered by every1's friend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pre-treat the article of clothing by laying it flat and covering the area with cornstarch. Leave it to sit for at least 1/2 hour to soak up some of the oil, then gently brush away the cornstarch.
If your article can handle a regular washing, then try soaking it in the kitchen sink with Dawn dishsoap. Use the hottest water that your item can be washed in. Leave it to soak for awhile, then gently squeeze the article over and over, underwater, until you are certain that it has been absolutely saturated with the soapy water. Drain the sink, then rinse the article to get out most of the soap.
If your article can handle a regular washing, then try soaking it in the kitchen sink with Dawn dishsoap. Use the hottest water that your item can be washed in. Leave it to soak for awhile, then gently squeeze the article over and over, underwater, until you are certain that it has been absolutely saturated with the soapy water. Drain the sink, then rinse the article to get out most of the soap.
2007-05-24 09:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Derrick hand on a drilling rig, so I've gotten many tips on this. Coke, Cascade, Soda Ash, Cream Pearls all work well on my clothes but I don't know about Whites.
2007-05-24 10:26:30 · answer #7 · answered by pappyld04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash in very hot water will make a big difference. Soak spot with mineral spirits will help too.
2007-05-24 09:17:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mechanic's hand cleaner like GoJo or Goop.
2007-05-24 09:19:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋