Oil in Clothes

[aeblank]

Not sure what other forum to put this in......

So, due to a series of unfortunate events, some (good) clothes got soaked in log splitter (ISO 46, maybe?) oil.

It's been shouted and washed. Looked good. Washed again with the normal load, dryed, and the "looked good" was wrong.
So I have some clothes that have been washed and dryed but have oil stains.

Anything I can do?

I read about dawn, which I can try.
I have some purple degreaser of some sort that might be of help, but might be as bad as the oil, I'm not sure.

Does anyone have sure-fire solutions / products?

 

[Industrial Toys]

Not sure exactly what you meant in your post. I was working on a customers gate a few weeks ago and didn't notice that when I left, I had nasty (old) black greese all over my fairly light tan work pants. I was sure they wee ruined! I used RESOLVE pre treatment and to my utter amazement they are almost perfect.

I find, usually you have only one shot at it.

 

[jack707]

I had hydraulic fluid on my bibs soaked in LA best overnight worked.

 

[aeblank]

LA best

Not sure on this.

Maybe this from Amazon? http://tinyurl.com/ofylv2w

 

[dave1949]

Usually if the stain isn't out after washing it is "set." Not sure if it's the washing or hot dryer that sets it the most. After it is set, I'm not sure what can be done, maybe try a dry cleaner shop. They should be able to tell you if they can get the stain out or not.

Pre-soak with Resolve or whatever, hand wash and re-soak until the stain is gone, then machine wash is the way to do it.

 

[Mace Canute]

If you can't get the stain out try soaking it thoroughly in oil...that way the stain should at least be uniform and while it might not look good it won't stand out like a sore thumb.

 

[/pine]

You might ask a local dry cleaner if they can do anything with it...

 

[CobyRupert]

Your log splitting (work) cloth's are clean (i.e. sanitized, free of germs, don't smell, etc...). Done.
So now the question is: What's the big deal about a stain?
Lay down on the couch and tell us why a stain would bother you.
Do you have a strong personal sense of self-esteem or is your self-esteem dependent on others?
Do you judge other people by their appearance? Do you equate it to their level of success, intelligence, self respect, ambition?
Do you feel the need to impress people you don't know? Even people whose opinion you don't respect?
Do you constantly feel the need to project the appearance of someone who is successful? Has servants to do menial labor?


I jest (sort of). I'm one of those people whose first response of everything is "Why?" - Like when I'm about to go shopping with the wife and she asks "You're going to change out of those dirty/greasy/ripped cloths right?" My answer is always "Why?" The ensuing conversation usually centers around other people's (strangers) opinion, her embarrassment/self-esteem, class perceptions, and ends with "Well I'm not going to be seen with you". But seriously...."Why?" :laughing:

 

[aeblank]

They weren't wood splitting clothes like they should have been. They *were* good work (for a good paying job) clothes......

 

[M5farms]

awesome will remove grease and oil. best all around cleaner ever invented IMO

 

[newbury]

Face it, the stain has probably set on THOSE clothes. You now have a fairly nice set of "occasional" work clothes.
NEXT time use Resolve or LA and COLD water, air dry. You might get a second chance.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Or old Skule.

Take clothes down to the river and rub them on rocks until there are only holes where the stains used to be. It's hard work but it works! Old skule says wife would do that job anyway.

 

[GPintheMitten]

My Dad would often do work around the house with his office job clothes on. Mom would disapprove bit he said he wouldn't get dirty. Five minutes later he would say, "Well I have a new set of paint clothes."

 

[k0ua]

Wife says dawn. Rub it in really good full strength. Wash again. Repeat as necessary. She says this is what she does to my clothes.

 

[the old grind]

You may lose a 'second chance' once they've been thru' a dryer. (Might say I'm 'old skule' for not using mine for 32+ yrs)

IMO, the suggested LA Awesome soak is tops for getting (reasonably) clean oil from natural fabrics. Measuring for load size and applying (liquid detergent) to the worst areas (vs just pouring in) works well (my #2 choice) but I find with jeans that areas around the stain may look brighter (esp when wet) where the detergent was 'painted on' ... until washed again. Dawn & some shampoos (Prell) are powerful grease cutters that are easy on cotton.

Take this with 'a grain of salt'. My trademark is holey socks (toe) that keep my feet dry and holey sweaters (the ususal) that keep me warm. btw, Address those who suggest ditching an item for a hole or stain by reminding them to replace that car/truck because of a rust spot you just know they won't fix. tog

 

[SPIKER]

I have had little luck getting some hyd fluid OR ATF out of clothing (even fresh new oils) for some reason maybe mental that I still see them. mind ya it dont bother ME per-say but the other half will point it out... She is good for pointing out mistakes I have made repeatedly...

What is this LA people talking about, done the DAWN thing (one of my go to cleaners) as well as SHOUT and others but usually leaves a light spot around stain highlighting the stain lol...

I agree with someone who said just soak the entire shirt/pants in same fluid and then wash lol

M

 

[luvmexfood]

They weren't wood splitting clothes like they should have been. They *were* good work (for a good paying job) clothes......

You probably hit the nail right on the head. They were good work clothes. May have to take some money from the good paying job and purchase new ones. The pain from having to do that will remind you next time to change before working with/on any equipment.

 

[JimRB]

100% biodiesel is supposed to be a good grease cleaner.

 

[MotorSeven]

Your log splitting (work) cloth's are clean (i.e. sanitized, free of germs, don't smell, etc...). Done.
So now the question is: What's the big deal about a stain?
Lay down on the couch and tell us why a stain would bother you.
Do you have a strong personal sense of self-esteem or is your self-esteem dependent on others?
Do you judge other people by their appearance? Do you equate it to their level of success, intelligence, self respect, ambition?
Do you feel the need to impress people you don't know? Even people whose opinion you don't respect?
Do you constantly feel the need to project the appearance of someone who is successful? Has servants to do menial labor?


I jest (sort of). I'm one of those people whose first response of everything is "Why?" - Like when I'm about to go shopping with the wife and she asks "You're going to change out of those dirty/greasy/ripped cloths right?" My answer is always "Why?" The ensuing conversation usually centers around other people's (strangers) opinion, her embarrassment/self-esteem, class perceptions, and ends with "Well I'm not going to be seen with you". But seriously...."Why?" :laughing:

That's funny right there!

 

[Pilot]

I use Simple Green, spray it on, let it soak awhile, then wash. If not clean, do not run thru dryer. SG has removed a few old stains, but not a sure thing on old stuff.