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How to Get Baby Oil Out of Clothes?

How to get baby oil stains out

You can use baby oil for other purposes around your home, not just on your baby. There is no denying that no matter how careful you are with the baby oil, few drops will end up spilled. I bet you would love to learn how to get baby oil out of clothing, rugs, the couch, etc. I know how frustrating it can be to get rid of the stubborn baby oil stain. Some people will even give up without trying and end up tossing the stained clothes.

Because the baby oil is so slick, it makes it a lot harder to remove it from clothes. It increases the ability of the stain to repel water, thus making it harder to be removed. You will also notice that the stain will start spreading when you start rubbing it. But don’t worry, we got your back, and this article will help you find the right way to remove baby oil stains.

Best methods to remove baby oil stains:

Below we have listed three tips or methods for removing baby oil from different fabrics and clothes.

1. Using dish soap to remove baby oil out of clothes and other fabrics

Some have had success with using the dish soap method to remove old baby oil stain, but other have not had much luck. If you are one of the unlucky ones, you can check the other methods for removing old baby oil stains out of clothes. The dish soap method can work well with chocolate stains as well.

The ingredients you will need are dish soap, laundry stain remover, and hot water. You can use an old toothbrush or your fingers to rub some of the dishwashing liquid onto the stain. Then, use dishwashing soap and warm water to rinse the stain away. Before you put the stained clothing in the laundry machine, you will need to spray it with a laundry stain remover.

The fabric needs to wash with the hottest water allowed for that particular fabric. The hot water should break up the oily stains. After you have washed the clothing, see if the stain is gone. If not, avoid using the dryer. If you had success with getting out the stain, but because you have used hot water, the clothing piece has shrunk, don’t worry. There is a solution for that. You can unshrink the clothing piece by soaking it in conditioner or shampoo and some warm water. Rinse the clothing piece and stretch it and let it air dry.

2. Using baby powder to get baby oil out of clothes and fabrics

Baby powder works as an absorbent and should get the baby oil out of the fabric. Also, this product is safe for washing your baby’s clothes. First, you will need to blot the excess oil off the clothes by using a paper towel. Don’t rub, gently tap on the stain.

Always make sure you have read the care instructions on the clothing piece. If the label says that it is dry clean only, then take it to dry cleaners and don’t try anything on your own. Delicate fabrics should be only hand-washed, and you will see all the instructions on the label of the clothing.

If you have checked everything, and there is no problem you using the baby powder on your stained clothing piece, you will need to sprinkle a lot of the baby powder onto the oil stain. The grease or the oil stains should be absorbed into the baby powder, thus making the rest of the grease easier to be removed. Let the baby powder do its magic for at least half an hour. Then you can scoop it off.

Read the care instructions, and you either use cool or warm water to rinse the clothing piece or fabric. You can prewash the clothing piece with dish soap as we instructed you above. Avoid using dish detergents, bar soaps, or laundry soap, which contain some added moisturizes.

After you have rinsed the item again, prepare them for the laundry machine. Remember to check if the item can be washed in the laundry machine. If it is, then use regular laundry detergent and wash it as you usually would do. Let it air dry, don’t use the dryer. If the stain is still there, repeat the same procedure.

3. Upholstery and carpet baby oil stain removal method

The same method that is used for removing baby oil out of carpet is also used for fabric. This method is also good for removing gum or other food stains out of fabrics. This method will not only remove baby oil stains but also cooking oil stains and olive oil stains.

What you are going to need for this method is dry cleaning solvent, absorbent, paper towels, vacuum or brush, and clean white cloth. Use the paper towels to absorb as much as possible from the oil. Gently tap the towels, don’t rub them into the stain. Rubbing the stain will spread the stain.

The next step is sprinkling the absorbent, which can be cornstarch, baking soda, or baby powder, onto the stain. Let it sit for about 15 minutes, and use a brush to remove it. Repeat this step until the stain is gone. Then, treat the stain with the white cloth and the dry-cleaning solvent. If you use the dry-cleaning solvent on clothes, make sure you rinse the solvent out before you put it in the laundry machine. This is the same solvent used by dry cleaners to remove the most stubborn oil stains. Apply the dry-cleaning solvent onto the stain and tap with the white cloth until all of the solutions are absorbed. Repeat this step until the stain is completely gone.

You can make a different cleaning solution with white vinegar, dishwashing detergent, and warm water if the dry-cleaning solvent is not doing the job. Take a bowl and put dishwashing detergent, a tablespoon of white vinegar, and two cups of warm water into the bowl. Apply this solution onto the stain with a sponge. Then, take a clean towel and tap until the stain is absorbed. You can repeat these steps until the stain is completely gone. When the stain is gone, you will need to rinse it with a clean sponge and cold water.

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