Oil stain

Oil stain can spoil any clothes and cause it to be disposed of. But do not rush to resort to radical measures if you have had such a nuisance. It is worth trying to remove the oil stain from the clothes, because there are a lot of methods for this, and many of them using the available materials available.

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Recommendations for the removal of oil stains

Before starting the process of getting rid of stains, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with several useful recommendations:

• While it is necessary to get a stain fresh with a paper towel or a rag to remove as much fat from the surface of the fabric.

Important! Do not rub the stain, as it will spread out, and the damaged area will become larger.

• Pollution should be treated from the wrong side of the damaged fabric.
• In the process of processing it will be better if a piece of cardboard, covered with paper napkins or cotton cloth of white color, is put under the cloth.
• Clean the cloth from the oil stain with a soft white cloth or cotton swab. A soft brush is also suitable for these purposes.
• Begin the treatment from the area near the spot, gradually moving to its edges and center.

Important! Whichever means you choose to remove the stain, you should first try it on a spare piece of cloth or on a site that you can hide. Be very careful with colored and synthetic fabrics. If the fabric reacts normally to the cleaning agent, then it is possible to go directly to the removal procedure to remove the oil stain from the clothing.

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Than to remove a stain from oil for food purpose?

Often there are incidents when cooking food or already taking food, accidentally on the clothes are formed stains from vegetable or butter. Do not get upset, try simple and affordable methods of removing oil stains from clothes.

Starch

For this method, you will need starch, iron and clean cloth:

1. Sprinkle the contaminated area with a little starch.
2. On top, cover it with a white cloth and walk along the treated area with a warm iron.
3. If from the first time the stain does not disappear completely, then repeat the procedure again using a new starch.

Salt

The method using table salt is similar in its actions to the previous one. Instead of starch, sprinkle the oil stain with salt.

Toilet paper

This kind of paper perfectly absorbs fat. Therefore, applying it using the following technology, you can easily cope with the task:

1. After folding a small piece of paper three times, put it under the stained area.
2. Place the same package on top of the oil stain.
3. Cover with a clean cloth and iron with a warm iron.
4. As the paper soaks with oil, change it.
5. Repeat the procedure until the dirty trail completely disappears.

Acetone

If the contamination is quite old, then the methods described above may not work. You can try to get rid of it with the help of an aggressive liquid - acetone.

Soak the stain with water. Using cotton swab, apply acetone to it. After that, cover it with paper and iron it.

Important! After getting rid of the traces of fat, you should stretch a thing with soap or detergent in warm water.

Dishwashing liquid

Make a mixture of 1 tablespoon of liquid detergent and half a cup of warm water. Apply this mixture with cotton wool or clean cloth to the stained area on the underside of the product. Cover the oil stain with paper and iron it with an iron.

Turpentine with ammonia

Toss a small piece of laundry soap and mix the shavings with one spoon of ammonia and two teaspoons of turpentine. The resulting mixture is applied to the contaminated tissue area and leave for five minutes. After this time, rinse the applied product with a clean sponge slightly moistened with water.

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How to remove machine-engineered oil from clothes?

Unfortunately, traces of engine oil are just as common in clothing as in food. But they can also be wrestled with and taken out.

Magnesia powder and ether

1. Mix the ether and magnesia powder to a homogeneous mass.
2. Apply the mixture to the stain and rub it gently with care.
3. Move from the edges to the center of the spot.
4. When the air is completely evaporated, shake gently with a magnesia brush.

Kerosene

Apply a small amount of kerosene to cotton wool or a rag. Rub the dirty area and wait until the stain disappears completely. After that, stretch the product well.

Important! For this method, kerosene can be successfully replaced with aviation gasoline.

Dishwashing detergent

The dishwashing liquid also helps to get rid of engine oil on your clothes. To do this, apply the concentrate to the stain and leave for at least 30 minutes.

Important! If the stain is old and already deeply embedded in the fabric, then it is worth waiting a longer time - 1-1.5 hours.

Wash the thing after the specified time.

Petrol

This liquid is an excellent engine oil solvents. Apply it to the stain and leave to work for 5-10 minutes.

Important! Clothing after treatment with such a product can have a strong specific odor, so it is worth it to wash it well.

Potatoes

Crude potatoes must be grated. Make a mess with the contaminated area and leave for 30-40 minutes. After - the potatoes should be removed from clothing, and the place of stains should be cleaned with a crust of stale gray bread.

Stain remover

You can use a special stain remover to remove stains of any origin. There is a large selection of commercial household chemicals for various types of fabrics and different origin of stains. If the folk methods do not suit you or do not completely eliminate the product from contamination, then it is worth turning to these tools.

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How to get rid of oil stains on the carpet?

It is not uncommon for carpets to be damaged by oil. The carpet is uncomfortable to wash and harder to get rid of stains, but still possible, thanks to the following methods.

Absorbent powder

Apply soda, starch or talc to the carpet. Leave the powder on the carpet for a while so that it can absorb the fat. Then remove the powder from the carpet with a vacuum cleaner. The oil stain should disappear.

Technical alcohol

Apply technical alcohol to the stain. Allow it to absorb a little, then rub the alcoholic liquid for 10 minutes. Use a clean cloth to remove excess moisture.

Dishwashing liquid with vinegar

1. Prepare a mixture of 2 cups of warm water, 1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid and 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar.
2. Moisten the sponge in this mixture and apply it to the damaged area of ​​the carpet.
3. For 5-10 minutes, rub the solution into the stain.
4. After this, remove the moisture residues with a damp cloth.

Important! After any of the procedures for cleaning the carpet, you need to treat it with clean water to remove the debris or rid the carpet of an unpleasant odor. Do not forget to dry the floor covering after that with a soft dry towel.

If you have an oil stain on the clothes, carpet or upholstery of the sofa, do not panic and immediately throw this thing away. You can always try to clean it and make it, as you see, it's quite simple.