On contact with the fabric, machine oil forms stubborn brown stains that are almost impossible to remove with powder. If you get dirty things that are a pity to throw away or send to the country, try to get rid of the pollution using proven methods.
You can remove engine oil from clothes using folk remedies. One of them is a mixture of ether with magnesia powder. Mix the ingredients so that you get a homogeneous gruel, and apply to the soiled areas of clothing. Gently, lightly rub the mixture from the edges to the center of the stain. Wait for the ether to evaporate and shake off the magnesium with a clothes brush.
There is another way to remove engine oil at home. To do this, you need to prepare a mixture of turpentine and ammonia. The ideal proportion is 1: 1. Rub the stain with the resulting liquid and leave for a while – from 5 to 20 minutes. If the stain cannot be removed immediately, repeat the procedure. Finally, wash your clothes as usual.
Test the fabric for stability before using this method. To do this, apply a couple of drops of the composition to an inconspicuous area and wait a few minutes.
Try kerosene or aviation gasoline to remove your most stubborn engine oil stain. Apply solvent to a cotton swab and rub gently from the periphery to the center. When the dirt is almost invisible, wash your clothes. This method is quite dangerous, but very effective. Solvents should not be used to remove stains from delicate fabrics, as they can damage their structure and further spoil the appearance of the product.
You don’t have to go to home remedies to get rid of an engine oil stain at home. Modern manufacturers of household chemicals produce a sufficient number of various products that can quickly remove a stain and return a decent look to clothes. For example, a fresh oil stain can be cleaned with dishwashing liquid. Apply a little product to the dirt and wait 30-40 minutes. Then wash the area and place the clothes in the drum of the washing machine. Set the desired mode and the maximum water heating allowed for this type of fabric.
A stain remover works well for stubborn stains. The powder in the form of a powder must first be dissolved in warm water, observing the dosage recommended by the manufacturer. Immerse the stained clothing in the resulting solution and hold for 20 minutes.
Oxygen bleach can help tidy up whites. You need to use it in the same way as the stain remover. More precise instructions can be found on the product packaging. However, the exposure time must in any case be increased, since the engine oil is difficult to remove.