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Tide Solution for Oil Stains posted by Tide

1) Using a PLASTIC bucket, create a soak solution by adding 1/2 use (approx. 25 mls) Tide® per gallon of warm water. Allow the garment to soak for up to 30 minutes, weighting the item with a WHITE towel to keep it totally submerged.
2) Wash in warmest water setting with 1 use of Tide. Try Tide® Bleach Alternative. .
3) If stain remains, pretreat using Tide® Liquid. (pour Tide on to cover stain and let set for 20 minutes). Then, rewash in warm water with 1 use of Tide before drying. Before treating any garment, refer to the instructions on the care label. Always test solution on a hidden area first. If treating washable silk or wool, follow basic instructions, but hand wash.

WD40posted by Paul

Spray WD40 on motor oil/auto grease, let it sit for about 10 minutes, then launder.

Oil Removalposted by Sandra

I sold cars at a Toyota dealership for many years and always seemed to get grease on my shirts from showing used cars. One of the mechanice turned me on to brake cleaner. It has always worked and removes oil instantly and dries almost instantly. Saved me a lot in dry cleaning. It does leav

Cigarette lighter fluidposted by Allison

Squirt lighter fluid on any oil based stain and launder as directed on label. Works every time!

Try detergent sans water first!posted by sheri

Oil & water don't like each other. So put a little liquid detergent (preferably Tide) directly on the oily spot (no water) and work it in by rubbing. Then wash per usual in the machine.

Is more effective if stain not previously washed/dried in (but still worth a try regardle

Soap it and forget it!!posted by MD Brooks

Any kind of liquid soap! Especially one with "grease fighter" but I've used hand soap. Simply apply soap to area and massage into fabric. Put with dirty laundry and wash when ready! You're just not allowing the grease to settle into the fibers and cutting it with soap. *also, I say massge

Try Dawn.posted by Shannon

Pretreat with Dawn dishwashing liquid directly on the stain. Works great for any type of oily or greasy stain.

Dawn is what works!posted by Thais

For an older stain use a wet toothbrush to work Dawn in & let it set for a day or so before washing.

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