How to Get Oil Stains Out of Clothes

Removing oil stains successfully while preserving the fabric’s fiber integrity, colors, and brightness is achievable only if you act as quickly as possible and use an effective and expert stain remover, such as Vanish, known to be harsh on stains but delicate enough on fabric. 

Using Vanish, you can remove oil stains, neutralize odor, eliminate 99.9% of germs, and return any garment to its former condition. 

Keep reading our article if you want to know everything related to how to get oil stains out of clothes, whether fresh or set in.

Whenever an oil stain catches your eye, take immediate action and try to remove as much excess oil as possible by using a paper towel or napkin. 

Remember not to rub, as that may cause the stain to go deeper into the fabric, making it difficult to remove later. 

Once you are confident that you have completed the excess oil removal process, use Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder to remove whatever remains of the oil stain from white clothes. In addition, use Vanish Oxi Action Powder for colored clothes. 

There are three methods for utilizing Vanish products to eliminate stains: Pre-treat, Soaking, and adding directly to the Wash. 

Although pre-treatment and soaking are typically reserved for tough stains, the in-wash method is the simplest and can be combined with pre-treat or soaking.

INSTRUCTIONS

Option 1: Pre Treat

1. Add ¼ scoop (15g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in the water (MAX 40°C)

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Apply the mixture directly onto the stain, rub it gently, and let it sit for 10 mins (do not allow Vanish to dry on the fabric. 

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 2: Soak

1. Add 1 scoop (60g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in 4L of water.

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Soak colored clothes in the solution for 1h max, and for whites, it's 4h max.

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 3: Wash

Add Vanish Oxi Action Powder to your machine on top of your laundry detergent. Below are the recommended stain remover dosages:

• ½  scoop (30g) for normal stains.

• 1 scoop (60g) for tough & dried stains.

How do you get motor oil out of clothes?

Pre-treat the stain directly with Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal and add its 100ml dose with the laundry detergent into your washing machine to remove set-in motor oil stains.

What makes oil stains difficult to remove?

The oil stains are challenging to remove because they are hydrophobic and resist water-based cleaning agents. Additionally, oil molecules are either semi-solid or solid at room temperature, adhere strongly to surfaces, and easily penetrate porous materials, leading to stubborn stains. 

Are oil stains permanent?

Oil stains can be permanent if not blotted and treated quickly. The longer you wait, the more likely they are to be permanent. Therefore, it is best to remove excess oil and use Vanish as quickly as possible to increase the possibility of successful oil stain removal.