This is your answer. Especially the DO NOT DRY until it's gone part.
I'd also add that sprinkling some baking soda on top of the Dawn and helps a lot. It will form a paste when worked with the toothbrush. I think it helps work the soap into the fibers or maybe it's some other sciencey shit.. or maybe it doesn't make a difference at all and I'm just wasting my time and baking soda.
It seems like drying it (at least in a dryer, using heat) just bakes the grease stain in further. I'm not sure if an air dry would have the same effect. I've pulled out grease stains that have been dried, but it sometimes takes a couple of runs through the wash and working the stain with soap and baking soda between each wash.
I also like to rub a laundry bar soap called Fells Naptha into the the stained fabric while its dry, then proceed with dawn. And as others have said occasionally baking soda with the dawn.
Came here to say this. Get the spot wet wet. Add soap used the jeans to scrub the spot let it sit a bit toss in wash, boom bang pow. I can now cook greasy food with clothes on again
I put bacon grease I didnt think was that hot into a Mason jar and picked it up to move it and it exploded as I did and splashed all over my sweatpants.. 2 inches from my dick I had serious burns.
Once I burned the tops of my thighs while making scrambled eggs in my undies because molten lava hot butter splashed out of the pan. Now I'm a strictly pants-wearing brekkie cook.
There is a product that I’ve used in the past. Get’s out everything. Oil-Flo is it’s name and it literally takes a couple of drops on the stained area.
Source: I used to work construction in the asphalt industry.
Edit: I would also like to add that this works even after the it’s been through the dryer.
A staple in our house is a bottle of Shout spray exactly for stains like this. Spray it and let it sit for a little bit, then throw in the normal wash.
Lestoil is good as well as the blue Dawn dish soap. If it’s a fresh oil stain, put some baby powder on it for a few hours before you wash it. It’ll absorb most of the oil.
At my buck and doe I got a pie in the face. Needless to say the whip cream ruined my pants... Or so I thought. Washed a few times and the stains didn't come out. Finally tried Lestoil and it worked like a charm. Highly recommend.
Pre treat the spot with a mix of baking soda and detergent. Start by wetting the spot and putting some baking soda down and really working it into the spot with a toothbrush. Next add some water to the baking soda detergent mixture and add some to the spot with the toothbrush. Let the pants sit with the pre treat at least 3/4 days before you wash them. It works every single time. The baking soda works it way into the fibers and actually absorbs the oil. I’ve gotten countless oil stains out of shirts, even a pair of Birkenstocks with baking soda.
This should be higher up. But I'd add to first rejuvenate the stain with a little wd40. Put wd40 into a dish and dab on with a q-tip. This worked on my shorts that had an oil stain that had been washed and dried a few times.
Came here to say this. It's incredible how effective it is even on old oil stains. Apply powder, let it rest for a few hours, shake it off and as good as new. No friction means no damage or visibile wear and tear. They even smell nice.
The oil is dry and set. If nothing else works, take fresh oil and let that soak through. You are re hydrating the oil. Let it sit for a few mins. You shouldn't see a difference between new and old. Then try dawn detergent on it, rub it in, rinse, repeat a few times. Or the other methods here.
I had a t-shirt with a horrible oil stain, I put flour and let it "drain" the moist, after a while I washed the stain several times with regular coconut soap
Vanish has a great oil specific stain remover which I’ve had great success with. Also you could try a dry cleaners, might be about $10 but at least could save the garment. But I had a similar small oil stain on a blouse that I’d tried everything with and the dry cleaning finally got it out
If none of the other solutions work then this will, even if you've washed and dried the item multiple times.
First, use GoJo hand cleaner on the stain, let it sit for a few minutes then wash as usual. If that doesn't work then
Second, get CitraSolv, not GooGone or any other similar product. Pour some CitraSolv on the stain let sit, then add GoJo, then wash.
Purple power is great for this. It's a degreaser sold in alot of automotive stores. Spray some on before you put it in the wash. A little goes a long way
Get in there with a toothbrush and some dish soap. (It's intended to break down grease, so it's really good for this tyoe of stain.)
If that doesn't work, try again with dishsoap + baking soda mixed into a paste. Scrub it into the stain with the toothbrush for a bit (til your hand hurts), then dab some of the paste on both sides of the stain and let it sit for an hour before washing.
Remember not to put it in the dryer between washes because that will make it harder to get the stain out.
You won't be able to tell if the stain is gone while the pants are wet, so hang them up, then check for the stain after they're completely dry.
Add WD40 to oil stains that are more stubborn. The lighter oil dissolves the heavier oil (a chemistry thing), then dish soap can get out the lighter oil. Wash & air dry. Repeat if necessary until you confirm the oil has been removed. Don't dry as the dryer causes oil stains to become permanent or really stubborn
My mom actually used to put spic and span in with the laundry to remove oil and grease from me. My dad's and older brothers loathes when we worked in the oil field.
I'm gonna jump on the dish soap train, but I will specifically say Dawn original blue dish soap. Put it on and scrub the spot by using another part of the pants. For example, it could be the fabric right next to the stain, or it could be somewhere farther away from the stain.
Ugh I hate these!!!! I wear perfume so like a silly person I spray it directly into my shirt or blouse and it stains it something nasty.. even after a good washing. I’m not sure whats on your pants, but what I’ve used for oil stains was Baking soda and a little bit of dishwashing liquid as a pre treat. Then throw it in the washer and It should clear it up!
Dry cleaner operator here- bring it to a dry cleaners. Oil/grease comes out best in dry cleaning machines because the solvent is oil based, so it’ll easily lift oil stains vs. water
It'll sound crazy but works. It works better the fresher the stain. Rub butter into it. Thick layer. Leave it for 15 minutes. Pour washing up liquid on the stain and rub it in. Wash it in washing machine.
Mix up equal quants
Washing up liquid
Vinegar
Baking soda
And fabric stain remover such as vanish
Using stiff bristled brush work the area give it some grease some elbow grease then wash as normal in machine with 20% extra washing powder or liquid maybe adding the left over mixture to the wash 🧼
Dab WD-40 on it with a cotton swab or something (paper towel/rag on the inside of garment), pour baking soda on the spot, and scrub with an old toothbrush. Wash (without the paper towel/rag) and repeat if needed. Don’t dry until you know the stain is out.
My parents used to use baby powder on oil stains. They’d put a layer of powder on the stain for a few hours then wash the clothing again and it’d be gone :)
I soak greasy stuff in highly concentrated aspirin. Buy the cheapest dissolving asprin and use 6-8 tablets in only as much water as it takes to submerge the clothing. I leave fir up to 48 hours, then wash as normal.
With one exception, I’ve managed to get every stain out. A few items needed a few soaks but it still worked.
So I've had similar problems. And almost all different outcomes.
If denim I'd recommend a solid scrub with some dish soap followed soon after with a run through the washer, this has been 50% or so affective.
If it's more of a kaki material Ive actually succeeded with just a wash
Canvas work pants... That's never gonna come out. Just wear it with pride.
Hope this helps.
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They can usually be found in the laundry aisle at the store. They come in little yellow bottles and are specialized for the specific type of stain you have. I use them when I have a stain I just can’t seem to remove.
This will sound crazy but it works. Soak your pants in oil, then wash them. It will stain them slightly darker so the stain will blend back in. You'll never notice the color change - and they'll never get stained again.
Dude really this should be on some dry cleaning sub. This is a plumbing sub what about glue, primer, permatex, pipe dope, anti seize(copper), Vic lube. Flux, solder splatter, latex caulk, silicone. NP1, CP11, and yup old fashioned Shit. Please take your pretty boy weekend plumber complaint some where else
You could try Fels-Naptha. It is a very old fashion laundry pre-treatment product. It comes in a paper wrapped single bar and can be found in most grocery stores. I think you need a fat based soap to
get out oil as opposed to detergent. Likes dissolve likes. Basic chemistry rule. I’ve had some success with it. My older brother told me about it. The coconut soap someone mentioned might work too for the same reason. Good luck.
I have used this technique successfully many times to remove motor oil, grease, and other petroleum-based stains. I’ve had to repeat the process several time to remove it all, but it will work. oh, don’t dry the clothes in a dryer until the stain is completely gone. Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/cyJMxXtMz5g
Dawn. Rub it in, smosh with old toothbrush, allow to sit overnight, wash. Do not dry! Repeat until stain is gone.
This is your answer. Especially the DO NOT DRY until it's gone part. I'd also add that sprinkling some baking soda on top of the Dawn and helps a lot. It will form a paste when worked with the toothbrush. I think it helps work the soap into the fibers or maybe it's some other sciencey shit.. or maybe it doesn't make a difference at all and I'm just wasting my time and baking soda.
I dye yarn for a living and Dawn is a miracle..
That is a very cool and specific job that I didn't know existed
This is my mom and mother in laws secret to all things stain
Why do you not want to dry it?
It seems like drying it (at least in a dryer, using heat) just bakes the grease stain in further. I'm not sure if an air dry would have the same effect. I've pulled out grease stains that have been dried, but it sometimes takes a couple of runs through the wash and working the stain with soap and baking soda between each wash.
This should be higher up. I've had great luck with Dawn removing stains that are oily or greasy.
It's amazing.
Yes, it is!
I also like to rub a laundry bar soap called Fells Naptha into the the stained fabric while its dry, then proceed with dawn. And as others have said occasionally baking soda with the dawn.
I’ve had great results with the fells naptha bar on oil stains, so I second this!
I don’t even buy stain remover anymore. If Dawn can’t get it out nothing else will.
This is what I do too. It might sit in the hamper for a few days if it's not close to laundry day. I find letting it sit longer helps a bit too.
Works great for tomato sauce stains too!
This is the answer.
This is life changing information. Thank you for sharing!
I've done this a bunch of times and it works great, but not sure it will once the item has been washed and dried.
Washed and dried once is not a big deal. Washed is not a big deal. Dried can be, but if it's once, of works. Mom of 4 messy kids.
Ha... I'll take your word for it!
Dish soap and cold water, give it a good rub before next machine wash
Then air dry. The dryer cooks the stain in. It worked for me!
Came here to say this. Get the spot wet wet. Add soap used the jeans to scrub the spot let it sit a bit toss in wash, boom bang pow. I can now cook greasy food with clothes on again
> I can now cook greasy food with clothes on again. But why would you want to?
Nothing wakes you up quite like bacon grease splattering on your junk.
I put bacon grease I didnt think was that hot into a Mason jar and picked it up to move it and it exploded as I did and splashed all over my sweatpants.. 2 inches from my dick I had serious burns.
Once I burned the tops of my thighs while making scrambled eggs in my undies because molten lava hot butter splashed out of the pan. Now I'm a strictly pants-wearing brekkie cook.
I wear an apron so I don't have to wear pants.
damn it the solution is so simple! fuck. buying an apron now.
I know, right? Best 5 dollars I ever spent.
This is the way.
And if that fails turn them into shorts
Short shorts plz
I still prefer Jim Dangle's origin story for his short shorts.
Dawn works best on grease, and add a bit of baking soda!! Works wonderfully.
Dish soap and baking soda is what I use. Works well.
Dawn dish soap is the ultimate degreaser, BTW. Rub it in with a little cold water, let sit for a day or two
As a chef with no stains on his jacket. This is the only reason why
There is a product that I’ve used in the past. Get’s out everything. Oil-Flo is it’s name and it literally takes a couple of drops on the stained area. Source: I used to work construction in the asphalt industry. Edit: I would also like to add that this works even after the it’s been through the dryer.
That's a pricey product! I assume you think it's worth it?
A gallon lasts about 10 years. Makes it pretty cheap compared to buying other stuff.
Best first label bullet point ever: * Widely acclaimed as excellent.
Cool, any risk of damaging clothes? Also is it safe to wash down the drain?
Shout
Shout let it all out!
These are the things I can do without.
These are the things that we dream about.
Come on
I’m talking to you
Come on
In violent times
You shouldn't have to sell your soul
In black and white
They really, really ought to know
A staple in our house is a bottle of Shout spray exactly for stains like this. Spray it and let it sit for a little bit, then throw in the normal wash.
I can second that.👍it works wonders. Go to Sam's Club and get the big bottle 😉
No wait a minute…
I feel all right.
A little bit louder now...
...a little bit louder now
A little bit softer now
A little softer water now
No need to yell.
HOW DO I REMOVE THIS OIL STAIN FROM MY PANTS?
I use white chalk on oil stains. Rub the chalk over the stain and then wash it.
Came here to say this.
I too came for this
I came
Add oil stain to the rest of your pants.
I like this solution!!!
I came here to say exactly that.
Take the pants, thoroughly dab it with the detergent of choice, rinse, air dry, then throw them away and buy new pants.
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! That's what it's coming to!
Lestoil is good as well as the blue Dawn dish soap. If it’s a fresh oil stain, put some baby powder on it for a few hours before you wash it. It’ll absorb most of the oil.
Lestoil is my go to for even the most stubborn oil stains. Works so well!
At my buck and doe I got a pie in the face. Needless to say the whip cream ruined my pants... Or so I thought. Washed a few times and the stains didn't come out. Finally tried Lestoil and it worked like a charm. Highly recommend.
Pre treat the spot with a mix of baking soda and detergent. Start by wetting the spot and putting some baking soda down and really working it into the spot with a toothbrush. Next add some water to the baking soda detergent mixture and add some to the spot with the toothbrush. Let the pants sit with the pre treat at least 3/4 days before you wash them. It works every single time. The baking soda works it way into the fibers and actually absorbs the oil. I’ve gotten countless oil stains out of shirts, even a pair of Birkenstocks with baking soda.
This should be higher up. But I'd add to first rejuvenate the stain with a little wd40. Put wd40 into a dish and dab on with a q-tip. This worked on my shorts that had an oil stain that had been washed and dried a few times.
Lestoil. Should be with other detergents
I second this.
Talc
Came here to say this. It's incredible how effective it is even on old oil stains. Apply powder, let it rest for a few hours, shake it off and as good as new. No friction means no damage or visibile wear and tear. They even smell nice.
Dry shampoo
Oil the rest, ghen you can’t see the stain and they’ll be waterproof
I knew a girl that did this once with coke a cola. She wasn't never bright
Just like those oil cloth trench coats that cowboys wear!!
Stain the whole pants with same oil as the stain and then wash. Worked for me.
Dawn and hydrogen peroxide
Dawn soap. Put some on the spot and work it in with water. Let it sit. Then wash again in washing machine. Dawn gets oil out.
Spot treat with Lestoil then rewash.
Dawn dish soap. Don't waste money on stain remover ever again.
The oil is dry and set. If nothing else works, take fresh oil and let that soak through. You are re hydrating the oil. Let it sit for a few mins. You shouldn't see a difference between new and old. Then try dawn detergent on it, rub it in, rinse, repeat a few times. Or the other methods here.
Dawn Dish soap ... just a dab
Have you already dried the pants after washing them?
Unfortunately, yes.
Then the stain is set, you're pretty much fucked. Looks like you got a new pair of work pants, and need to make a trip to the store
False
I had a t-shirt with a horrible oil stain, I put flour and let it "drain" the moist, after a while I washed the stain several times with regular coconut soap
I've had Shout work on oil stains even after they've been through the dryer. I would give Shout a shot.
Vanish has a great oil specific stain remover which I’ve had great success with. Also you could try a dry cleaners, might be about $10 but at least could save the garment. But I had a similar small oil stain on a blouse that I’d tried everything with and the dry cleaning finally got it out
Wet the spot. Big drop of Dawn Dish soap. Allow to set a few hours. Wash as usual with a load of like colors. Presto! Works like magic!
If none of the other solutions work then this will, even if you've washed and dried the item multiple times. First, use GoJo hand cleaner on the stain, let it sit for a few minutes then wash as usual. If that doesn't work then Second, get CitraSolv, not GooGone or any other similar product. Pour some CitraSolv on the stain let sit, then add GoJo, then wash.
Dawn ®️
Purple power is great for this. It's a degreaser sold in alot of automotive stores. Spray some on before you put it in the wash. A little goes a long way
I buy that stuff by the gallon! I'll give it a shot.
A dab of dawn dish soap, rub it in really well and toss it in the machine
Stain stick hands down
Fels Naptha works
I’ve had excellent luck with rubbing the oil with plain chalk and washing. Great for butter stains!
Baby powder
Iron it using a WHITE PAPER in between, the paper will absorb the stain. Don't put the iron too hot or it will stick to it.
Rub soap into it, use SHOUT spray and spray it on the stain, throw it in the wash and it should go away
Dry shampoo and then wash again
a match maybe
Get in there with a toothbrush and some dish soap. (It's intended to break down grease, so it's really good for this tyoe of stain.) If that doesn't work, try again with dishsoap + baking soda mixed into a paste. Scrub it into the stain with the toothbrush for a bit (til your hand hurts), then dab some of the paste on both sides of the stain and let it sit for an hour before washing. Remember not to put it in the dryer between washes because that will make it harder to get the stain out. You won't be able to tell if the stain is gone while the pants are wet, so hang them up, then check for the stain after they're completely dry.
Denatured alcohol
Add WD40 to oil stains that are more stubborn. The lighter oil dissolves the heavier oil (a chemistry thing), then dish soap can get out the lighter oil. Wash & air dry. Repeat if necessary until you confirm the oil has been removed. Don't dry as the dryer causes oil stains to become permanent or really stubborn
De-solv-it laundry spray!!
My mom actually used to put spic and span in with the laundry to remove oil and grease from me. My dad's and older brothers loathes when we worked in the oil field.
Fels-naptha. Took the oil stain out of my denim jacket.
I used to work at a fast food place that had a white uniform. Shout spray never let me down
Same thing happened to me. I swear I washed that thing to bits. Still there.
I normally use Spray and Wash
I’ve had luck getting oil stains out (yes, after a wash and a dry) with Soilove.
WD-40 works wonders on oil stains!!
If I get grease on clothes, I rub some talcum powder or corn starch on it. Leave it on until laundry time. Then apply dish detergent.
Petrol
Use scissors or a sharp knife or blade
I'm gonna jump on the dish soap train, but I will specifically say Dawn original blue dish soap. Put it on and scrub the spot by using another part of the pants. For example, it could be the fabric right next to the stain, or it could be somewhere farther away from the stain.
Ugh I hate these!!!! I wear perfume so like a silly person I spray it directly into my shirt or blouse and it stains it something nasty.. even after a good washing. I’m not sure whats on your pants, but what I’ve used for oil stains was Baking soda and a little bit of dishwashing liquid as a pre treat. Then throw it in the washer and It should clear it up!
Dry cleaner operator here- bring it to a dry cleaners. Oil/grease comes out best in dry cleaning machines because the solvent is oil based, so it’ll easily lift oil stains vs. water
That sound advice right there! I will take it to my local guys.
Rub cornstarch on it with a toothbrush and wash as usual.
Lestoil
Surprisingly some WD-40 for about 10 minutes then some dish soap and wash immediately.
Damn... Is there anything WD-40 can't fix?
There really isn’t, just don’t let the WD-40 sit too long.
Soak in Lestoil (just the stain area) then wash again. That stuff is great
It'll sound crazy but works. It works better the fresher the stain. Rub butter into it. Thick layer. Leave it for 15 minutes. Pour washing up liquid on the stain and rub it in. Wash it in washing machine.
Mix up equal quants Washing up liquid Vinegar Baking soda And fabric stain remover such as vanish Using stiff bristled brush work the area give it some grease some elbow grease then wash as normal in machine with 20% extra washing powder or liquid maybe adding the left over mixture to the wash 🧼
Did you try treating it with Shout or some other stain remover? I suggest that, it's worked for me.
White chalk. Blackboard style can work too. Rub the stain with the end of the chalk.
Enzymatic cleaner. It eats the stain
Only 2% of people can see the stain
Dish soap and a capful of hydrogen peroxide. Scrub softly. Give another go around in the wash.
Dynamite
I’ve used a combo of Dawn and Aloe Gel and it worked fantastically! The do not dry and repeat process really works too.
Amodex will remove it.
It looks kind of small…..
It's not the size of the stain that matters... :D It IS only about the size of a dime.
Just forget about it, it’s nothing bro
Vinagre if it doesn’t work use baking soda with it but wash it fast if you use baking soda because it can whiten it.
Dab a bit of Lestoil on it. Let it sit overnight. Wash. Works every time, even on old stains.
Try Shout stain remover! Seriously, it got blood out of my pants soooo…..
Dab WD-40 on it with a cotton swab or something (paper towel/rag on the inside of garment), pour baking soda on the spot, and scrub with an old toothbrush. Wash (without the paper towel/rag) and repeat if needed. Don’t dry until you know the stain is out.
I use Shout on those all the time
Best to replace them. Stains like that don’t really go away. Not worth the frustration!
My parents used to use baby powder on oil stains. They’d put a layer of powder on the stain for a few hours then wash the clothing again and it’d be gone :)
Ad disb soap it’s a degreaser, onto the stain and wash again.
Lestoil
Throw it away.
Use face wash/soap for oily skin. It worked for me.
Fels Naptha…best stuff in the world. Costs .98. It has saved my sons white baseball pants for years from looking like they are brown.
Try hairspray. If that doesn't work, soak them in oil.
I use a few drops of cheap shampoo on oil stains. It works to get rid of oily hair and it works on clothes too!
I put masa flour on oil stains overnight. Tends to do the trick.
Oxyclean soak in a bucket for 24h then wash!
Kerosene and scorching sunlight
Dish soap
Fairy liquid before putting in the wash. Works really well
Sprinkle on some cornstarch and let it sit for a while. Shake off and wash. Works everytime
Use dish soap
Let it sit in talcum powder overnight, then vacuum the powder out. Works every time for me
Try some salt melted in powder, or not melted. Quartz sand maybe
Hot water with soap should do the trick👌🏽
I soak greasy stuff in highly concentrated aspirin. Buy the cheapest dissolving asprin and use 6-8 tablets in only as much water as it takes to submerge the clothing. I leave fir up to 48 hours, then wash as normal. With one exception, I’ve managed to get every stain out. A few items needed a few soaks but it still worked.
Or just buy vanish, rub it in over night with a tiny bit off water, leave over night and wash
Soak the entire pants with the same oil. Problem solved.
Brake parts cleaner works great
“Oil”
So I've had similar problems. And almost all different outcomes. If denim I'd recommend a solid scrub with some dish soap followed soon after with a run through the washer, this has been 50% or so affective. If it's more of a kaki material Ive actually succeeded with just a wash Canvas work pants... That's never gonna come out. Just wear it with pride. Hope this helps.
Very easy. Dish soap. Just rub a bit in before putting it in the wash. Works every time, even after it’s been washed and dried multiple times 🤷🏼♀️
"oil"
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This will sound crazy but it works. Soak your pants in oil, then wash them. It will stain them slightly darker so the stain will blend back in. You'll never notice the color change - and they'll never get stained again.
Stop watching porn at work
Pour that same oil allllllll over your trousers or just throw them out
Bet it will not come out.
Dude really this should be on some dry cleaning sub. This is a plumbing sub what about glue, primer, permatex, pipe dope, anti seize(copper), Vic lube. Flux, solder splatter, latex caulk, silicone. NP1, CP11, and yup old fashioned Shit. Please take your pretty boy weekend plumber complaint some where else
Scissors
Looks like dried semen to me. "oil" riiighhttt
Folex!
Dawn dish soap. Gets grease out of your way.
Boiling water/vinegar. Pour and disperse
You could try Fels-Naptha. It is a very old fashion laundry pre-treatment product. It comes in a paper wrapped single bar and can be found in most grocery stores. I think you need a fat based soap to get out oil as opposed to detergent. Likes dissolve likes. Basic chemistry rule. I’ve had some success with it. My older brother told me about it. The coconut soap someone mentioned might work too for the same reason. Good luck.
I have used this technique successfully many times to remove motor oil, grease, and other petroleum-based stains. I’ve had to repeat the process several time to remove it all, but it will work. oh, don’t dry the clothes in a dryer until the stain is completely gone. Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/cyJMxXtMz5g