How to wash fuel oil

To stain things in fuel oil, it is not necessary to have your car and take an active part in its repair. It is enough to drive in public transport and sloppily lean against the door - a fat stain will not keep you waiting. How to wash the fuel oil from clothes, so as not to spoil the thing, we'll tell you in this article.

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Where to start?

Fuel oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, asphaltenes, carboides and other organic compounds. All these components create a difficulty in removing oil elements from the surface of the tissue. But do not despair, not only dry cleaning, but you yourself, in your own strength, are able to wash fuel oil at home.

Important! Be prepared that the process will take a long time, but the result must necessarily please you.

Determine the type of fabric on which the stain from fuel oil has formed, because the way and method of cleaning it depends on it, select the means that are convenient for you and start washing immediately as soon as you notice the stained area.

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How to wash fuel oil from clothes?

You will need tools that dissolve resins, and additional cleaning equipment is:

• petrol;
• diesel;
• toluene;
• turpentine;
• white spirit;
• starch;
• liquid ammonia;
• white clay;
• eucalyptus oil;
• butter, margarine;
• concentrated dishwashing detergent;
• caustic soda;
• 72% laundry soap;
• blotting, toilet paper;
• iron.

Important! Before you proceed to removing stains from fuel oil :

• Be sure to check the cleaning agent you have chosen for fabric compatibility on the inside of the product, in the seam area.
• Read the recommendations on the label for the method of washing this kind of fabric.

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How to wash fuel oil from clothes?

The easiest way to get rid of fuel oil stains for things is to give the product to a dry cleaner, but if it is not possible, we offer you several options how to wash fuel oil at home.

Method 1

To wash fresh traces of fuel oil, you will need butter( margarine) and concentrated detergent for dishes, for example, "Fairy", "AOS", "Gala".Apply them as follows:

1. Lubricate the soiled piece of cloth to soften the fuel oil with butter or margarine.
2. Leave for a few hours.
3. Rinse with warm water.
4. To remove grease, apply a thick detergent to the grease.
5. Wait for 20-30 minutes.
6. Wash thoroughly with hot water.

Method 2

Use tar-dissolving agents: petrol, white spirit, toluene, diesel according to this principle:

1. Wet a cotton swab in the substance.
2. Clean the stain.
3. Change the swab as it gets dirty. Soak the product in a separate container.
4. Wash hands with powder.

Method 3

To remove stains from fuel oil from light colored products, we offer a more sophisticated recipe, but also very effective:

1. Take in equal parts potato starch, white clay, turpentine and ammonia. Mix
2. until the consistency of the gruel.
3. Apply the mixture to the oil stain.
4. Allow to dry completely.
5. Use a hard brush to clean the dirt.
6. Repeat the procedure until the stain disappears completely.
7. Wash it in a convenient way.

Important! Bear in mind that it is not worth using this technology on delicate fabrics. Careful friction can disrupt the structure of the canvas or affect the shape of the garment.

Method 4

Like all grease stains, remove fuel oil with iron and blotting paper.

Important! The sheet of paper must be larger than the area of ​​the spot .

Perform the procedure as follows:

1. Put a piece of paper stacked in several layers on the dirt and under it.
2. Heat the iron.
3. Apply the iron to the paper with pressure, trying not to go beyond the edges of the gasket.
4. Change the paper gasket until the grease is no longer visible through it.
5. Lather the oily trail with an economic 72% soap.
6. Leave for 20-30 minutes.
7. Wash with hot water.

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How to wash gasoline from clothes?

Since gasoline and other solvents have a very stable odor, before proceeding to the process itself, consider the following recommendations:

1. Wash the product only in a separate container.
2. Rinse things by hand until the odor of the solvent disappears.
3. Wash machine wash at the maximum temperature that the fabric can withstand.
4. Use aromatic rinse aid.
5. Dry product in the open air or a well ventilated balcony.

Option 1

A common tool for fighting oil and gasoline traces is caustic soda and laundry soap. Caustic soda is a rather caustic alkali, which is used for saponification of fats and in the production of soap, shampoos and detergents.

Use these substances according to the following scheme:

1. Make a solution of soda and soap:
   • Scrub the laundry soap on a large grater.
   • Add the same amount of soda. Dilute with water to the appearance of liquid sour cream.
2. Apply this mixture to a soiled area of ​​the fabric.
3. You can stand a few minutes.
4. Rub the dirt with a brush.
5. Wash with hot water in detergent.
6. Repeat if necessary.

Important! Since caustic soda belongs to substances of the second degree of danger, observe personal safety measures - do not bring it close to your face, wear protective gloves when washing.

Option 2

To dissolve gasoline and fuel oil, you will also receive essential oil of eucalyptus:

1. Dampen in a cotton swab in oil.
2. Rub it on the stain until it disappears completely.
3. Thoroughly wash the product in a washing machine with stain remover and powder.

Option 3

The most effective method for removing fuel oil stains will be the use of special masurfactors, created precisely to solve such a problem. They are sold in any car market.

Important! Be sure to carefully read the instructions for using the product.

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Useful advices

• If you use chemical stain removers, use personal protective equipment - rubber gloves, mask.
• Try not to get chemicals on the skin and eyes.
• Work in well-ventilated areas.
• Do not use flammable materials near open flames.
• When using electrical household appliances, follow the fire safety rules.
• When treating the stain, start cleaning from the edges of the dirt to prevent spillage of the stain.
• To prevent the stain from being printed on the opposite side of the product, surround it with a piece of cloth.
• To avoid contours on the fabric after cleaning the stains, treat the area also around the contamination.

As you have already seen, the problem of fuel oil on clothes only at first glance seems very difficult. In fact, with the help of our advice you will quickly solve it, return your attractiveness to your things and be able to do other, more pleasant things than washing.