Cleaning > Clothing StainsJanuary 25, 2008

How do you get WD40 out of clothing?

I read that WD40 would take tomato stain out of clothes, and it did, but now how do I get the WD40 oil stain out?

Penny from, Jackson MI

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By Jowita (Guest Post) 02/22/2008

I use Goo Gone product on stains like oil, butter etc. Just pour some on the stain and leave it on for a while (couple of hours at least) than wash it in the washing machine.

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01/29/2008

Lestoil gets out all kinds of stains. It actually got the car door jamb grease out of my light colored rain coat.

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01/29/2008

I always use greased lightning on oil stains and they come out about every time....Won't hurt to give it a try.
Teresa/Va.

By elizabeth (Guest Post) 01/28/2008

greased lightening is awesome. spray and let soak a few minutes and then scrub it with an old toothbrush or something and keep repeating(about 5 or 6 times) This stuff is awesome and it works well with magiv marker on clothes and ink as well. The only place around my area that sells it is a dollar general store.

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01/28/2008

As a steel worker, I tend to get alot of oil on me,...let's not even get into the smell! lol! Now I don't work w/WD40, but I have found that ( idea from my dad) pouring in a full can of dark soda (aka Coke,..) will help out. Keep in mind, full load setting, and nothing else in washer. ( I Know,..what a waste!!) Hope that helps!

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How do you get WD40 out of clothing?

Lisa from Jax, FL


Dawn

Lisa, have you tried Dawn dish soap straight on the spot (rub and let set a few minutes)? I think that should take out the spot....if not after one washing, then perhaps another time or 2. I hope this works for you. (08/19/2006)

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Don't Wash in Cold

Hi Lisa, As WD40 is an oil, be sure to wash it with hot water and detergent. Cold water will set the oil. Good luck! (08/21/2006)

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Greased Lightning

About the Wd40 on your clothes, have you tried Greased Lighting? I would spray it and let it set for a while and then spray it again before washing it.

If it didn't come out, don't put it in the dryer, spray it some more and then let it set over night and repeat it again before washing.

I love this stuff and it get most all stains out. It may take a few treatments, but it usually gets them out. Hope this helps. (08/22/2006)

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