How do I remove an oil stain from my shirt?

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I got Olive Oil on my school uniform shirt…I put it in the wash and the dryer and the oil stain set in!!! I used a Stain Remover stick, and Shout…but it never comes out!!! What can I use!!??

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  1. NekoMimi says:
    June 22, 2009 at 11:08 am

    My father is a truck driver and comes home covered in all types of oil and oil based 'stuff' and the secret that truck driver's learned is to use a small amount of lighter fluid on the spot then wash in the laundry as usual.

    I'm totally not kidding…

    Either the kind you use in a zippo type lighter OR the stuff you use on the BBQ grill work equally fine.

    The laundry room is right by our patio so there is always a bottle of lighter fluid for both uses kept up on the shelf.

    Squirt a little on the stain to make sure it covers the whole spot then rub it in to the spot for about 30 seconds, throw it in the washer with any other clothes you have to wash, then go wash your hands with soap and water…

    A few min's with the fluid on your hands won't hurt you just make sure you wash it off when your done.

    If this can get asphalt out of blue jeans then it can get olive oil out of your uniform!

  2. G V says:
    June 22, 2009 at 11:08 am

    A little bit of baking soda and water… make a paste like mixture in a small dish. With a old toothbrush gently rub into the fabric and let it sit for a hour or so. Then let it sit in the sink in cold water and rewash.

  3. tineyfiney says:
    June 22, 2009 at 11:08 am

    Since you already put it in the dryer you probably won't be able to get it out.

  4. Barb D says:
    June 22, 2009 at 11:08 am

    Try pouring some liquid laundry soap directly on the oil stain, then rub it in & wash your uniform in hot water. If that doesn't do it, try some Oxy Clean for laundry, or Shout. Other than that, cannot think of anything else that might work.

  5. ♥ Shortstuff ♥ says:
    June 22, 2009 at 11:08 am

    The stain will be harder to get the stain out now that the shirt has been washed & dryed. Dawn dish liquid is a great degreaser. Pour a generous amount right on the spot, rub in a little bit, then let it set for a while. Later, if it looks as though the stain is gone, then wash the shirt in cool water, as you normally do.

  6. debijs says:
    June 22, 2009 at 11:08 am

    Spray Oil Eaters on it, it will come out when you launder. It's awesome. You can get it at any large hardware or auto supply store.

  7. batasari1 says:
    June 22, 2009 at 11:08 am

    1. when stain is fresh dab talcum powder on he spot,put it in sun,after an hour or so brush it and wash normally.
    2. use EMK thinner,acetone or such for older stains

  8. Destiny says:
    June 22, 2009 at 11:08 am

    use viniger and dish soap it works

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