How to Remove Engine Oil Stains from White Clothes?

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NoraLynn
07/24/25 10:35am
Use a piece of absorbent cotton no smaller than a cigarette box, soak it in alcohol, and gently pat from the center of the collar towards both sides. For engine oil stains on clothes, first wipe with gasoline, then wash with regular laundry methods.
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MaciRose
08/11/25 5:39am
Oh no, getting engine oil on white clothes is such a headache! I had the same issue last time I was fixing my car. Here's some advice: Immediately blot the surface oil stain with kitchen paper towels—don't rub or scrub. At home, apply dish soap directly to the back of the stain and scrub, since dish soap is great at breaking down grease. For stubborn stains, make a paste with baking soda, let it sit for 15 minutes, then brush it off. Be careful with bleach products—they can oxidize yellow oil stains into permanent yellow marks. If there's still a trace left after treatment, squeeze some lemon juice and let it sit in the sun—natural bleaching works wonders! Remember, engine oil penetrates quickly, and after 24 hours, it's usually too late to save the fabric, so act fast!
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