Effective Recipes on How to Remove Oil Stain on Jeans

foto29147-1An oil stain on jeans shouldn't be a cause for frustration.

A thing can be saved if you act quickly and find the right cleaning agent.

Read about how to remove vegetable and machine oil stains on jeans and not ruin them in the article.

First aid

So that the oil that gets on the jeans does not remain on them forever, you need to immediately take measures. First aid rules thanks to which the stain will succeed withdraw quickly and effortlessly:

  • foto29147-2do not try to remove grease with a rag or cotton pad;
  • you need to attach a napkin to the problem area, which will absorb the oil on the surface;
  • as soon as the paper becomes oily, it must be replaced;
  • repeat the procedure at least 3 times.

It will not be possible to completely remove the stain in this way, but the napkin will absorb the excess oil, which will not penetrate deep into the fibers of the fabric. If it does not have time to be absorbed, it will be possible to do without washing.

Means that you can use:

  1. Salt. This method of struggle is familiar to everyone from childhood. The greasy trail should be sprinkled with a thick layer of salt, left for 10 minutes, and then shaken off.
  2. A piece of chalk. It is pushed to a powdery state, the problem area is sprinkled, covered with a napkin and a heavy object, for example, a thick book, is placed on top. After 10-12 hours, the chalk is removed with a brush.
  3. Starch. It is used by analogy with chalk. The starch holding time is 3 hours.

In addition to these substances, you can use tooth powder or talcum powder.

How to remove contamination from the engine?

Machine oil is a refined product. In addition to the main component, it contains additives and has a characteristic odor.

It is more difficult to remove it than vegetable oil. For processing, you will need potent agents that are used in several stages.

Folk remedies

Tools at hand to get rid of oil stains:

  1. foto29147-3Kerosene or gasoline... It is recommended to use purified liquids with which lighters are filled. To prevent the substance from spreading, it must be mixed with starch to thicken it. The gruel is applied to the stain and left for 1-2 hours. When the mixture is completely dry, it is swept away with a soft brush.
  2. Laundry soap... It is grated and lightly diluted with water. In this form, the soap is applied to the oil trail and foamed with a toothbrush.After half an hour, the jeans are soaked in soapy water and left overnight, after which they are washed.
  3. Turpentine. It has a pungent odor, but it copes well with machine oil on fabric. It is applied to a cotton pad, which is applied to the contaminated area and pressed with a load. After 10 minutes, the disc is changed, then the jeans are washed as usual.

If the stain is fresh, you can use the express method, which requires an iron. Place a napkin under the soiled area of ​​denim and a paper towel on top. The iron is slightly heated and passed over the top paper. If oil begins to show through on it, it is changed. This method is not suitable for dealing with stubborn stains.

Special drugs

You can get rid of engine oil on jeans using the following tools:

Dr. Beckmann

Stain remover for machine oil, grease and bitumen... Liquid with anti-grease component effectively removes even stubborn dirt. The composition is free of chlorine, phosphates and fragrances, it can be used for colored and white jeans. Price - 80 rubles.

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NS FaFa Japan

Workwear stain remover for stubborn stains. The tool is used to combat stubborn dirt, which includes engine oil.

It is used for processing light and dark fabrics, including for:

  • wool,
  • silks,
  • jeans.

Price - 370 rubles.

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Paterra

Stain remover for all types of fabrics... A concentrated product that does not leave marks and streaks on clothes. It can be used for dyed jeans. Price - 180 rubles.

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How to remove from vegetable?

You can remove vegetable oil stains from jeans using such products as:

  1. Soda. It is sprinkled with the problem area, left for an hour, and then removed with a brush.
  2. Dishwashing liquid... It is applied to a slightly damp spot, foamed with a sponge. The jeans should be washed after 10 minutes.
  3. White Spirit... A greasy trail is abundantly moistened with it, left for 20 minutes, after which the jeans are washed.
  4. Toothpaste... It is applied to the dirt in a thick layer. The fabric must be moistened beforehand. After 30 minutes, the item is washed.
  5. Ammonia... The stain is impregnated with it, left for 40 minutes, and then washed with laundry soap.
Mustard powder absorbs vegetable oil well. They are sprinkled with a stain, left for half an hour, then moistened with soapy water and kept for another 20 minutes. The completion of the treatment is a classic wash (hand or machine).

What can not be deleted?

foto29147-7There are products that cannot be used to remove oil stains from denim. These include:

  • formulations containing chlorine or whiteness;
  • caustic acids;
  • hydrogen peroxide (not used for dark denim).

Do not rub jeans with coarse-bristled brushes. You need to choose devices with soft pile.

Helpful information

Tips for removing oil stains from jeans:

  1. You need to start processing as soon as possible. Denim is a dense and thick fabric, so the oil is absorbed slowly into its fibers. If the right measures are taken right away, the stain will disappear without a trace.
  2. Use only white paper towels to remove dirt. Otherwise, there is a risk of transferring the dye to the jeans.
  3. When removing the stain, do not rub the legs against each other. This will leave a greasy mark on the clean cloth.

If you are interested in how to remove vegetable and machine oil stains from various surfaces, take a look at this section.

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Conclusion

You can remove oil stains from jeans using either improvised or special means. The main thing is to start the procedure as early as possible, before the fatty base has time to be absorbed deep into the fibers.

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