5 Products To Remove Oil Stains From Clothes

First of all, one of the products that we have more at hand and that is very effective in removing stains from clothes is dish detergent. This concentrated liquid detergent will be very effective if we use it from the first moment. However, we will avoid this solution if the garment is light in color, as it could stain it more.

How do we do it?

• First, add a few drops of dish soap to cover the stain. It will be better if we do it right at the time of staining. 
• Then rub the stain with a little water and put it in the washing machine as usual.

2. Baking soda

Second, we propose a product that has multiple uses, both at home and for health and beauty advice. We should all have a pot of baking soda nearby, which can work from a facial scrub to an odor-absorbing solution. In this case, it will help us to eliminate annoying oil stains.

How do we use it?

• To start, moisten the stain with water.
• Next, prepare a paste that we will make by mixing baking soda with a little water, and we will apply it to cover the stain.
• We can use a toothbrush to rub the stain so that the product penetrates better.
• Leave it to act for a few minutes and wash the garment as usual.

In addition, we highlight that bicarbonate is an excellent natural softener to help white garments to be cleaner  and to better maintain their color. Finally, this product also allows you to balance the pH of the wash water.

3. Talcum powder to remove oil stains

Third, we turn to another product that we have at home and for which we can propose different uses. We refer to the famous talcum powder that we usually use with our babies. However, they will also help us to solve our oil stains on any type of garment, whatever the fabric and color.

How do we do it?

• To start, put the garment flat and apply the talcum powder generously to cover the oil stain well.

• With this product we must wait at least 2 hours for it to absorb the oil, even a whole day.
• After this time, we will brush the stain. If there are still traces of oil, we can repeat the application.
• Finally, wash clothes normally.

4. White vinegar

Vinegar is another common product if we do a natural cleaning in our home. In addition, many people use it as an alternative to fabric softener, to keep both clothes and the washing machine in good condition. In this case, it is also an effective solution to remove oil stains.

How do we do it?

• Apply white vinegar to the stain until it is completely covered.
• Leave on for at least 30 minutes.
• Then wash the garment as usual.

Note: Always avoid vinegar products that contain other added ingredients.

5. Alcohol

Finally, if the previous products have not worked, we can resort to 90 ° alcohol. However, we do not recommend this solution if the garments are too delicate, as we could damage them. 

How do we do it?

• First, apply just a few drops of rubbing alcohol to the oil stain.
• Afterwards, leave to act for a couple of minutes and wash as usual by hand or in the washing machine.

Now you know some products that you have at home that can help you remove oil stains from clothes. Keep them on hand to always keep your clothes in perfect condition.