How to Remove Engine Oil Stains from Clothes?
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Apply an alcohol solution to the stained area, scrub, and then rinse with clean water. Moisten or soak the oil-stained area with gasoline, rub it, and finally wash off the gasoline with laundry detergent. After 7 to 8 hours, scrub with hot water and then rinse with clean water.
Recently, my son's school uniform got stained with engine oil, and I used a bit of a home remedy. First, I blotted the excess oil with a paper towel, then sprinkled a layer of cornstarch and let it sit for half an hour to absorb the oil. Next, I applied dish soap directly to the stain and gently scrubbed in circles with an old toothbrush before rinsing with cold water. If any traces remained, I moistened the stain with a small amount of alcohol, waited 10 minutes, and washed it again. This method doesn't damage the fabric—just remember to use cold water throughout, as hot water can set the stain. For old engine oil stains, you can apply toothpaste and let it sit overnight before scrubbing.
Last time I got motor oil stains on my pants while cycling, I immediately rushed into a convenience store and bought a bottle of soda water. Pouring it on the oil stains and gently patting with my hands made the grease float up. Then I wiped repeatedly with wet wipes a few times, and after it dried, I scrubbed with soap. Later, I discovered that makeup remover oil works even better—just squeeze two pumps onto the stain, rub for five minutes, and then wash normally in the machine. These methods work best for fresh motor oil stains, and if treated within two hours, they usually leave no trace. If the stain has been there for more than a day, mix dish soap and baking soda into a paste, apply it for half an hour, and then scrub.
Here are two simple tricks to deal with oil stains: First, sprinkle chalk dust on both sides of the stain, press it with a book overnight, and it will absorb most of the oil. Second, directly apply hairspray to the oil-stained area, let it dry completely, then scrape it off. Repeat this process three times before washing normally. This method is suitable for dark-colored clothes. For light-colored garments, test with alcohol first to check for color fading. Remember not to rub the stain, as it will drive the oil deeper. For stubborn stains, soak them in undiluted dish soap for two hours before washing, which usually solves the problem.
