How To Remove Old Oil Stains From Polyester

Did you stain your clothes with oil? Do not despair. In this installment, we tell you how to remove old oil stains from polyester clothing in five different ways.

Do you have a polyester shirt or jacket that you want to keep looking so good? Use these instructions to keep stains away from your polyester clothing.

Polyester is durable, reliable, and durable. But that does not mean that it is insensitive to stains. If you have stains on your favorite shirt, make sure you know how to remove it quickly and effectively.

Method # 1

1. In a container or cup, put detergent and water to form a paste. 
2. Spread the oil-stained garment on a flat surface.
3. Take some of the paste with a clean cloth and carve out the oil stains. Let stand for half an hour so that when rinsing the garment, the oil stains disappear quickly.
4. Finally, rinse the clothes.

Method # 2

1. Take a cloth and lightly dampen it, then carve out a bar of laundry soap with that same cloth. Almost any soap helps to remove oil stains if applied well, so apply plenty of soap to the cloth.
2. Place the garment spread on a flat surface and with the soapy cloth directly carve the stain.
3. To prevent the soap from reaching more parts behind, put rubber under the garment so that the soap does not pass.

Method # 3

Apply dishwashing liquid to the oil stains. Dishwashing liquid is very effective at removing oil stains on clothing. Let it sit for 10 to 30 minutes in the sun, rinse the garment, wring it out and let it dry.

Method # 4

If the oil stain is fresh, sprinkle some talc on it. The talc will absorb the oil, and it will be easier to wash the clothes without using abrasive cleaners that damage the polyester. Then make a paste of cornstarch and lemon juice, spread it on the oil stains, and let it sit overnight. In this way, the lemon will cut the oil, and the starch will absorb it. Remove the residue with a brush and wash the garment as usual.

Method # 5

1. With some detergent and Coca Cola prepare a paste, spread it on the oil stains and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. In another container or bucket, add one tablespoon of detergent per 1 cup of water and dissolve it well once the detergent is dissolved. The water adds 200 milliliters of Coca Cola. Dip the garment in the solution and let it rest for 10 minutes, then move and cut it usually, rinse, wring it out and let it dry.

Different types of stains in polyester

Due to its synthetic nature, polyester is very easy to clean. Synthetic fibers easily repel underarm stains and sweat, blood, deodorant, juices, and wine stains.

Stains that can cause problems are those caused by grease and oil. Oil tends to adhere to polyester fibers, making removal difficult.

Removing stains from polyester: step by step

To remove polyester stains:

1. Select the right detergent for the fabric and color.
2. Remove any excess solid or liquid from the garment.
3. Rinse with water.
4. Pretreat the stained area before washing.
5. Wash at a temperature according to the label.
6. Check the stain after washing.

Choosing a detergent and a stain remover

The type and color of the garment will determine which detergent to use. 

Choose the detergent liquid or detergent powder. Like; Persil detergent, Tide, Vanish

Treatment before washing

• Scoop up as much of the solids as possible, of liquid with a clean white cloth until the clothes are clean.

Carve off excess dirt by hand or with a brush

For oil and grease stains, scoop out the excess oil with a spoon *, then apply Persil liquid to the stain.

Apply Persil liquid leaving it to act for a few minutes, then wash as usual.

Wash and rinse

Check the label and use the proper temperature for your garment. Use the “very dirty” dosage as indicated on the detergent package.

Check the stain

• Before drying, always check if the stain has disappeared. Repeat the steps indicated before putting the garment in the dryer, as this could fix the stain.

Check the stain after washing.

Difficulties in removing stains from different types of polyester garments

Although polyester shirts, blouses, dresses, and jackets are durable and machine washable, that doesn’t mean you should assume that removing a stain from any polyester garment involves the same steps. Polyester is often mixed with other fabrics such as silk, wool, and rayon. That changes the structure of the polyester. While delicate fibers extend their life, the polyester garment may not be as stain-resistant. In addition, the combination with delicate fabrics may require greater care, such as handwashing with liquid Persil.

Removing dry stains from polyester

• Dry polyester stains do not have to be permanent. If you have to get rid of a stain that has dried in a polyester dress, soak it in a mixture of water, which will release and revive the stain, so you can pretreat.

Removing stains on polyester is simple!

Now you know how to remove oil stains from clothing – polyester r easy way. Tell us which method worked best for you. Do you already know how to remove grease stains from clothes?