When cleaning mechanic's uniforms where they wipe their greasy hands; what kind of detergent is supposed to be used?
By Zack from Chicago, IL
Try rubbing lard ( shortening) into the stain and then wash as normal, it may take a few attempts, but the grease in the lard/shortening will eventually take out all the oil stains.
Another old method of removing grease and paint from work clothes is to wash them separately using [electric] dishwasher detergent...it's pretty harsh on clothing, so don't wash the everyday clothing with this method...
Washing up liquid. It also gets sudocream out of clothes, too!
Try WD40. I'd spray it on and let it set for at least a half hour. It works at taking out sharpy marks off clothes and also tar on car surfaces without damaging the surface. Good luck.
Use gain pebbles two cups of cheap pine cleaner and regular detergent now the gain pebbles are only for fresh scented clothing
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My wife managed to get caught up on the car towball which had grease on it. Her new jacket isn't looking too new now, it's a light tanny color and made up of 66% acrylic, 20% nylon & 14% wool.
Any advice besides buy a new one would be greatly appreciated.I would mix 1 part Dawn dish soap to 3 parts warm water. Apply with a clean rag and dab as much grease off as you can.
Then dip a toothbrush in the Dawn solution and work on the remaining stain, brushing it in multiple directions, dabbing with a clean cloth to absorb the grease as you go.
If that's not cutting it, you could try straight Dawn and a toothbrush.
How do I get car grease out of a Gorte-Tex jacket?
By Cristina
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Please help. My son has a brand new all white cotton hoodie and it has what looks like car grease stains on it.
How can I remove car grease from clothes. I work in a auto garage.
