Removing Grease (Oil) Stains from Clothing

Removing Car Grease Stains From Clothing

To remove grease stains from clothing (black grease from vehicles) use bathing soap - the milder the better! Works like a charm. By Rukhmin

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Removing Car Grease Stains From Clothing

I have cleaned Grease from jeans with pure vegetable shortening, and it worked ok, but I found that Mechanics Hand Cleaner works everytime. I taught my son at age 10 to do his own laundry and he used the hand cleaner at Auto Mechanics class. His teacher complimented me on the idea because if it'll take grease off your hands why not off your clothes. I use a good stiff brush like a fingernail brush after letting the cleaner soak in a little while, then wash as usual. (04/09/2004)

By tigerlil234

Removing Auto Grease and Oil from Clothes

This one is mainly for you shade tree mechanics. To remove oil, grease or diesel or any other auto type oils from clothing just add a can of coke that's right you heard me "coke" with your normal wash detergent and wash as usual. I learned this in the army after replacing numerous uniforms at expensive costs now all I do is wash with coke. By Bryan Marchant (01/29/2005)

By ThriftyFun

WD40

My husband got black grease from the trailer hitch on a brand new pair of shorts. I sprayed it with WD40 let it sit for a few minutes and then scrubbed with a bit of dishwashing detergent. It came right out. (08/07/2006)

By Joanne

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

To remove grease and/or oil stains from clothing I prerub the areas with TIDE liquid detergent. If the clothing has been previously been put in the dryer your chances of removing the stain will be poor as heat sets the stain. This remedy only works on a freshly set stain. Happy clothing stain removal.

By joesgirl

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RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

If you get grease stains while cooking/eating, try sprinkling with cornstarch..let it absorbe the stain, brush away, then add dishwashing liquid...BTW GREEN dishwashing liquid will remove black grease from clothes. (07/27/2004)

By Diamondee

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

My husband and i were both truck drivers in the Army and we used to put Pine Sol or Simple Green in with our laundry and it would take out the grease and not leave stains. (07/30/2004)

By Tawnda

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

I have tried almost all of the suggestions, from simple green, OOPS, dawn and baking soda, all the commercial laundry stain removers, and find that each of them will remove some stains from some fabrics. But I haven't found anything that will remove all stains from all fabrics, so I have been experimenting. I have just salvaged 4 shirts and 3 slacks with CASTROL SUPER CLEAN TOUGH TASK CLEANER-DEGREASER. It removed stains that none of the others did. But alas, I have two stains it didn't touch. So I'm still experimenting, but wanted to share this wonderful product with you all. (04/22/2005)

By Deb

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

If you catch the stain early you can try rubbing bay powder or flour on it, sometimes these two will suck out the grease (05/26/2005)

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RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

Sol-U-Mel from Melaleuca works on clothing, carpet, you name it... (12/27/2005)

By debcanam

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

I use stanley degreser and goop The hand cleaner TOgether and then launder as usual. (05/02/2006)

By Bettty Grant

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

As I have read in other places, removing grease or oil stains from clothes can be done by using shampoo or dawn power dissolver or even just dawn dish washing liquid. Since all of these are used to remove grease from various things, why not clothes too? Also, I think cheese whiz is suppose to work too. (05/20/2006)

By Guccichick

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

Goo Gone will get engine grease and other industrial greases from clothing. I tried it on a light pair of colored khaki shorts. Spray it on, let it sit for about 10 minutes then wash as usual. (07/18/2006)

By Julie

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Lestoil For Stains

I have used the product Lestoil on my most stubborn stains for years. It has gotten out motor oil, grease, iron, formula from baby clothes and all different kinds of stains. Try it, I bet will work for you too.

By Debra in Colorado

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RE: Lestoil For Stains

Lestoil works for Pre-treatment for stubborn stains. You can buy it in your grocery store in the 'floor soap' section or department stores in the 'floor cleaner' section. (10/20/2004)

By Kelog.

Locations to buy Lestoil

In PA, I buy it at The Giant grocery store and also Martin's and Ace hardware (09/15/2005)

By Koleen

RE: Lestoil For Stains

There is a company that manufactures a series of 10 different containers, each for use in removing various types of stains. The brand name is Carbona, "Stain Devils." Each of the ten containers list the stains it is used to work on. I have only used the one for coffee and tea, but it worked great! Prior to using that product, I used several other cleaners. In Arizona, this product is carried in Fry's (Kroger) stores.

By scarecrow

RE: Lestoil For Stains

I'm from Pensacola and there is nowhere close where you can get Lestoil. The rumour we heard was that Lestoil contains a substance that is bad for the environment and Florida won't sell it. I think that's a lie but I've also read on some forums that lestoil was bought out by Clorox; therefore maybe Clorox stopped producing it to promote their brand items. I'm in Phoenix now and I can't get it here either. I'm going to buy it online.

By mike

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Mysterious Grease Stains on Clothing and Stinky Towels

At first I thought that it was our washing machine that caused the little "grease" spots on my shirts. We got a new washer and the problems seemed to go away for maybe a month and then were back.

ALSO, our bath towels, first time you use them after they are washed, they stink like old stinky towels. IMMEDIATELY, as soon as you get them wet, you can smell the "yucky towel" smell.

What can I do to solve these two laundry problems?

Ann Washburn

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Dryer Sheets

I don't know about the stink, unless it's a defective washer, but I quit using dryer sheets years ago because they were leaving little greasy spots on everything. (08/25/2004)

By Vicki

Not The Washer

NOT a defective washer. I mentioned, we thought that was the problem and bought a new washer and are still having the problem. Just like Barb, I get my grease spots with hang up, no dryer clothes. (08/27/2004)

By Ann Washburn

Line Drying Doesn't Help

As I said in my original post....we DID buy a new washer thinking that we had a defective one, Susan, so that isn't the problem. Barb, I also get the problem of grease stains even on line dry clothing. so I know that dryer sheets aren't the problem, Vicki, but thanks for the suggestion. (08/27/2004)

By lannwashburn

Some Ideas

Do you ever use liquid softener? They say that your dispenser can get goopy and leave grease spots. It is mysterious that it would start happening again a month after you got a new washer. It seems as though it must be either something that comes in on the clothes, in the water or in something you add to the washer to clean the clothes.

As far as the stinky towels are concerned, try adding 1/2 cup of white vinegar to each load of wash. It's best if it's added in the final rinse for the towels but adding it to the wash water might help with the grease spot problems. Susan (08/27/2004)

By ThriftyFun

Hopes

Regarding your grease spots, you may want to check the hoses going to the washer. I had the same problem and once I replaced the hoses, I haven't had the problem since. (08/30/2004)

By Donna in Kansas

Keep Washers Upright

I used to own an appliance store, and would get this question occasionally - always from people who picked up and installed the washer themselves. Washing machines should always remain upright - NEVER laid over during delivery or installation. This causes the oil in the motor to leak out, and into your laundry, sometimes for the life of the washer. If it was delivered and installed by the store, and you observed it being laid over, contact the store and ask for a replacement.

As far as stinky towels goes, I've given up on ever owning pretty decorator colors. I only buy white or beige towels, always wash them separately in hot water with a small amount of bleach, and put them into the dryer immediately afterward. Letting them sit (even overnight) makes them stinky, and I have to re-wash. (10/01/2004)

By katsmeow

Oil Leak

It could be oil leaking from washer, call a repairman! (04/06/2005)

By Jen

My Experience

I have been researching this for days, here is what I have found. Either there is too many clothes in the washer and to little water or the detergent is not dissolved enough. If you overload your washer the soil in the clothes can not dissolve properly because there is not enough water. So then the soil just rests on clothes. Or, there is not enough detergent for the amount of clothes to break up the soil. I read that if you use a dry detergent, let that dissolve in water first before adding your clothes. Use the warmest water possible for the type of clothing you are using. Do not over load washer and use the highest amount of water. I have tried this and finally, something works. Also, I read pouring a can of Coke in your washer with detergent gets out any oil stain. And, it works! (06/16/2005)

By Somer

Vinegar and Lemon Juice

I've been having similar problems. When I wash whites, I end up getting little grease balls on the material. When I try to remove them, the stain just spreads and I have to wash all over again. I use fabric softener COMFORT. I've heard that you need to put the washer on a hot long cycle and add 2 cups of vinegar or lemon juice. Also check the powder and fabric softener containers. Smelly towels - It only happens with the really heavy ones. Good luck (01/12/2006)

By Colette (Argentina).

Stronger Detergent

Just last week I called Sears to arrange a repair because my front-loading washing machine left dark brown spots on white sheets. I had been using a mild detergent (from the health food store) up until a month ago when I switched to Sunlight for Sensitive Skin. The person at Sears figured out that my mild detergent hadn't always been dissolving the dirt and grime from our clothes which was then deposited on the plastic drum that encases the stainless steel basket. When I started using a stronger detergent the grease was being washed off the plastic outer basket and ending up on the sheets. I have always used hot water for towels and sheets, but the new detergent was more effective at cutting the grime. An appliance repairman in my town also recommended that I should wash a load of rags with "Iron Out". After that I washed the same sheets again and so far the spots haven't come back. Apparently using cold water for most of your washing loads allows for this kind of buildup, as well. The person on the phone at Sears saved me an expensive repair bill. (07/18/2006)

By Kathleen

Frontloader

I too had the mysterious spots on my white sheets and had a film build up on the glass and steel face of my sears front load washer. I had been using mild detergent and started using a stronger one. Apparently this was the problem. To fix it, I tried washing with a can of coke but it didn't work for me. I then tried using "Iron Spot" with detergent on a load of rags. And tried a second time. It worked somewhat. I finally had success with my own formula: I filling the washer with hot water and the Iron Spot, added the rags, detergent and 1/2 cup of rock salt. Finally it cleared things up! (08/07/2006)

By Jeff

Washing Soda

I don't have the spots but I noticed with my HE front load washer, it smells if the door is not left open between loads (maybe overnight) to dry out. I also use about a half cup of Super Washing Soda with my towels. I put it IN the washer and just use soap in the dispenser. Works like a dream. It has a very high PH and gets off all build up. I also use the SWS in my bathroom sink drain every few weeks to remove built up shave cream from DH. Hope this helps. PS-I use a few drops of Tea Tree Oil in the rinse cycle when I wash the pet bed covers. Removes all other odors. (08/07/2006)

By Connie Jo

Hydrogen Peroxide

The cheapest most efficient way I've found is to add a cup of hydrogen peroxide to the water, along with the detergent before adding the clothes.

Someone sent me a forward that had this info: You can add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

I've also used ammonia on underarm sweat stains, just soak for a while and then wash as usual and it takes the stains out.

Let me know if any of this helps, (08/08/2006)

By trbrown22

Dryer Sheets

it is caused by fabric softener and dryer sheets! It took my husband and I years to figure it out, and lots of ruined clothes. No more of either item, they are full of petroleum. (08/14/2006)

By Maureen

RE: Mysterious Grease Stains on Clothing and Stinky Towels

I work at a dry cleaners and we also have the same problem but not every washing, apparently it is in the water and it is grease. Since working there, I have noticed it on my own clothes after washing as well. It is especially noticeable on reds! Re-washing sometimes will remove it but the ultimate sure fire way... have them dry cleaned, the solvent removes the grease. I know not cheap but on something that is worth it it works! (01/11/2007)

By Sandy

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

How do you remove black grease from clothing after it has gone through the washer and dryer several times (tried several ways to remove)?

Tracee from Sandy, Utah

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RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

IVE JUST TRYED PINE SOL AND IT WORKS EVERY ONE SHOULD TRY IT~THANKS TAWNDA! (05/26/2005)

By Nena

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

Make paper towel folded "pads", to use on top and underneath. Spray WD 40 on several q-tips, then dot the spot and immediately rub with clean q-tips and blot off and on with a "pad". If it begins to show on the q-tip or towels, it's working, and you should do this with new "pads" or new absorbing locations on the underneath pad, using new q-tips as well, over and over, until gone. Then, with still more "pads", use alcohol to remove the WD 40 main residue, and then Dawn dripped directly to the spot and area, when finished with all of the above, and wash as normal AGAIN in washer. It should work for you.

Don't use too much WD 40 because it has an odor, but not too bad if used in drops. Do NOT spray directly to your garment. It's strong enough to do the job on q-tips, if you carefully "wet" the spot ONLY and do not rub too widely, checking and changing the pads frequently. Good luck and God bless your hands as you follow this suggestion. : ) (09/28/2006)

By Lynda

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

I can't believe it!! I used Pepsi that had been open in the refrig all night (I don't know if that had anything to do with it) and a Q-tip. For various stubborness, I rubbed some with Q-tips right away, some I let it sit for a minute or two, and some I added a dab of Dawn and used the Q-tip. All gone! I'm so excited!!! (11/08/2006)

By Carol.

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

If you would like to remove any stain whether it be motor oil or bacon grease if you soak the piece of clothing with brake parts cleaner it takes the stain out like nothing. the stuff is amazing i use it for everything! you should try it i guarantee good results (12/17/2006)

By Greg

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

Spray some oven cleaner on it, let sit for about a half hour then wash as usual. (12/17/2006)

By SheilaNJ

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

2 Words... Spray Nine! ... It's a Tire Cleaner and it gets everything out... Especially those brown sweat stains on the arm collars of Nice White Coats. It's Slogan is "Kills HIV in 30 seconds" ... Great for getting those Muscle car white walls Shining new too! (b)Editor's Note:(/b) This is a disinfectant and grease remover. It's available at lots of hardware stores and auto stores. (01/15/2007)

By Kyle

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

i got some kitchen grease on my hoodie and its been there quite a while and im wondering how to get it out. (b)Editor's Note:(/b) Try rubbing some Dawn into the spot, then wash again. It's best not to dry it (at least in a heated dryer) until you are sure the stain is out. (03/07/2007)

By Jeff

RE: Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

Two words: Simple Green. Just spray it on and wipe it off. -its like magic, really. Oh, and enjoy your new stain-free clothes. (08/22/2007)

By ZM

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Mysterious Grease Stains on Clothing

I was wondering what causes grease like stains on our clothes.

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Mysterious Grease Stains on Clothing

I keep getting 'grease' marks on freshly laundered clothes. The stains aren't there when I put the clothes in.

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Grease Stains on Clothes

I work in a cafe, any clothes I wear get covered in grease. How can I get the grease out of my clothes?

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

Have you ever gotten those grease stains on your shirts or jeans from McDonald's bags and can't get the stain out? Try Ajax Dish soap and Baking Soda mixed together until it makes a paste.

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

I have a navy blue cotton top. I have found a grease stain that didn't come out in the wash. Can anyone help?

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Removing Set-in Grease Stains

How do I get grease stains out, that are set in by the sun?

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

I was cooking with beef the other day and some grease was splashed on my shirt. This shirt is 100% cotton and I hadn't caught the stain until after I laundered the garment.

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

I bought a new purple top. I've only worn it once and after washing it found what looks to me like grease stains. Does Oxyiaction work ? Any ideas please?

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Removing Car Grease Stains From Clothing

How can I remove car grease from clothes. I work in a auto garage.

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

I have a purple top 100 percent cotton and after washing it it found grease stains on it.

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Mysterious Grease Stains on Clothing

I have a Maytag Neptune front-loading washer that is about 4 years old. In the past 2 years, I've noticed greasy/oily looking spots on some of the darker colored clothes coming out. Anyone else have the same problem?

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Mysterious Grease Stains on Clothing

All my whites are coming out with dingy brown spots. Looks somewhat like oil spots.

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

Does anyone know the best way to remove grease (from food) stains from nylon (windbreaker) fabric? I tried Oxiclean Laundry Stain Remover.

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

I would like to know an easy way of removing a grease stain from my jeans. I would like to wear my jeans the same day.

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Oil and Grease Stain Remover

Here is a homemade stain remover recipe for washable fabrics.

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Removing Tough Grease Stains

To get out a tough grease stain on laundry, use lighter fluid. Apply to spot, wash as usual. And remember, no smoking.

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Mysterious Grease Stains on Clothing

I would like to know how to remove black grease stains from my white clothing. It appears after I have washed them.

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Grease Stains on Clothes

How do I get grease or oil stains out of my cotton clothes after they've been laundered? They've been washed and dried.

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

How do I get grease splatters out of a shirt?

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Mysterious Grease Stains on Clothing

I just bought a new washer and some of my clothes come out with what looks like discoloration or grease spots all over them. Not everything, just 2 or 3 things. Has anyone had any kind of problem like this?

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

How do I remove grease stains on colors after washing? They are mostly on cotton blends.

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Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

Please help. My son has a brand new all white cotton hoodie and it has what looks like car grease stains on it.