How to remove olive oil stains from cotton/wool cloths?

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I think any cook have came across these nasty stains. What is the best home method of removing them from cotton/wool cloths? I know that the best method is to act proactive and wear protective clothing, but this has happened by accident after the meal was ready.

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Best Answer

A surprisingly good way to remove oil stains (even that have set in and gone through the dryer) is using dish soap. Rub it in, let it sit for a bit, and then wash it out.




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Quick Answer about "How to remove olive oil stains from cotton/wool cloths?"

To remove oil stains on linen or cotton First of all, if the oil stain is recent and the affected fabric is linen or cotton, you can cover it for a few minutes with talcum powder or bicarbonate of soda to allow the fat to absorb, then apply detergent to the stain and rub with smoothness.

How do you get olive oil out of wool?

If you got a woolen skirt, suit, or pants stained with oil, try using a solution made from 1 part dish soap, 1 part white vinegar, and 6 parts water. Cover the stain with the solution, and tap it gently with an old toothbrush. Wait a few minutes, then blot everything dry with a clean towel.

How do you get olive oil stains out of cotton?

Apply a few drops of liquid dishwashing detergent to each stain and gently massage it in. Wait 5 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.

How do you get olive oil out of clothes that have already been washed?

"Likely not all the olive oil will wash out and then when the garment is dried using heat the spot becomes a stain set in the garment." Instead, Brown says it's better to dab the stain with your dry white washcloth (with some baking soda or salt) and then take it to the dry cleaners.



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Dawn dish detergent works really well, even if it has been through the dryer already! After all it's what they use to get oil off of animals after oil slicks. The best non-homemade remedy i have found is Soil Love, a miracle worker on grease spots!

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