We remove fuel oil and dirt from clothes in different ways

Unfortunately, none of us is immune from oil stains. You can just walk down the street to be splashed from a puddle of fuel oil. What to do in this situation? Do I have to carry my things to the dry cleaner? How to wash fuel oil from clothes at home?

Why is fuel oil difficult to wash

Fuel oil is a rich brown oily liquid. It is obtained as a result of oil refining. The peculiarity of petroleum products is that they very quickly penetrate into the structure of the fibers. Therefore, regardless of whether it is a “fresh” oil stain, or already with a history, it is very difficult to remove such pollution.

Important! For your actions to be successful, pre-processing is imperative. And the cleaning option is chosen depending on the composition of the fabric and the degree of soiling.

Actual recommendations

Remember, if you do the wrong thing, you will not only be unable to remove the stain, but will exacerbate the problem so much that all other remedies will be powerless.

1. The best way to remove "fresh" stains, so if you notice a problem, do not postpone solving it until the next wash, but immediately proceed to action.

   

2. Before proceeding with active actions, carefully read the composition of the fabric and recommendations for caring for it. For example, some materials should never be treated with chemicals.

   

3. The substances that make up the product can change the color and structure of the fabric, so first test the substance on a small area on the inside.

   

4. If you have to "fight" with old stains, then they are wiped off in a strictly defined order: from the edges to the middle.

   

5. After you have dealt with the oil stain, it is recommended to wash the item in the washing machine (or by hand), but separately from other items of clothing.

   

6. In the process of removing stains, use a respirator and gloves so as not to harm your health.

   

How to wash fuel oil

If we are talking about a freshly planted spot on a thin fabric, use household chemicals. For example, a stain remover will do quite well, the main thing is to make the right choice, taking into account the color and quality of the canvas.

Important: for colored items, the whitening effect will be disastrous.

 

Dishwashing liquid is another almost universal product. The scope of its application has long been not limited to its direct purpose. And in the fight against oil stains, these detergents show themselves quite well.A small amount of liquid is applied to the stain, rubbed lightly and left for a couple of hours. After that, the processed fragment is thoroughly washed, and then the thing is completely washed with powder. For the best effect, add a suitable stain remover to the powder.

Car shampoo. Another tool for which it is not difficult to remove oil stains. The substance is applied to a cotton pad, and then carefully spread over the contaminated area.

Tar soap. But this tool is not used anywhere! It turns out that it is irreplaceable in the fight against "difficult" spots. The thing is pre-soaked in water with detergent, and then the stain is separately treated with tar soap. Leave for about 10 minutes in warm water, then drain the water and rewash the item by hand.

If the stain is old, or the amount of absorbed fuel oil is too large, then more aggressive substances will have to be used.

Petrol. The scope of its use has long gone beyond the scope of fuel material. And it is also used to remove stains. It is sold in hardware stores. To remove the stain, a cotton pad is moistened in gasoline and gently cleaned the contaminated area. After processing, the thing must be washed.

Solvents. The range of these products is large: white spirit, acetone and the like. Their main purpose is to dissolve paints. But they also cope well with the splitting of the resins contained in fuel oil. Solvents remove not only fresh, but also old stains from fuel oil. They also need to first be applied to a cotton pad and only then gently process the stained surface.

Caustic soda is an indispensable tool in the fight against difficult to remove stains, so it copes with fuel oil, as they say, with a bang. A contaminated place should be moistened with water, sprinkled with soda on top, and left for 20-30 minutes. After that, the item is washed with ordinary washing powder.

As they say, one remedy is good, and several at once are even better. This is also true for removing stains. To achieve a greater effect, experienced housewives recommend homemade paste, which includes ammonia, white clay, starch and tar soap in equal proportions. The paste is applied to the stain and left for a couple of hours. During this time, the composition will dry out and it remains only to brush it off with a brush.

Another way to get rid of a black oil stain is to break down the tar with high heat. Remember, this method is only applicable to items made of thick fabric. You need to take two paper towels and put them on the stain on the front and on the wrong side, and then iron the area with a hot iron.

Remove fuel oil from jeans

Since work clothes are often made of denim, we will dwell on the issue of removing stains from it in more detail. Denim is a dense material resistant to abrasion and aggressive substances. To remove dirt from things at home, it is best to use gasoline, thinner or kerosene. It is not recommended to use caustic soda - it will negatively affect the canvas, change its structure.

If there is a large stain on thick cotton or denim clothes, just soak the item in turpentine or gasoline, and then wash in the mode for heavily soiled items.

If it so happened that you "planted" a black oil spot - do not despair. Obviously, the problem is solvable. The main thing is not to leave her decision for later, and you will have more chances to "win".

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