How to wash fuel oil

To stain things in fuel oil, it is not necessary to have your own car and take an active part in its repair. It is enough to drive in public transport and lean against the door inaccurately - a greasy stain will not keep you waiting. How to remove fuel oil from clothes so as not to spoil the thing, we will tell you in this article.

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Where to begin?

Fuel oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, asphaltenes, carboids and other organic compounds. All these components make it difficult to remove oil elements from the surface of the fabric. But do not despair, not only dry cleaning, but you yourself, in your own strength, are able to remove fuel oil at home.

Important! Be prepared that the process will take a long time, but the result must make you happy.

Determine the type of fabric on which the stain from fuel oil has formed, because the method and method of cleaning it depends on it, choose a product that is convenient for you and start washing immediately as soon as you notice a dirty place.

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How to remove fuel oil from clothes?

You will need tools that dissolve the resins, and additional cleaning equipment is:

• petrol;
• diesel fuel;
• toluene;
• turpentine;
• White Spirit;
• starch;
• ammonia;
• White clay;
• Eucalyptus oil;
• butter, margarine;
• concentrated detergent for dishes;
• caustic soda;
• 72% laundry soap;
• blotting, toilet paper;
• iron.

Important! Before you begin removing stains from fuel oil:

• Be sure to check your cleaning agent for compatibility with the fabric on the inside of the product, in the seam area.
• Read the label recommendations for how to wash this fabric.

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How to remove fuel oil from clothes?

The easiest way to get rid of fuel oil stains on things is to give the product dry cleaning, but if this is not possible, we offer you several options for how to remove fuel oil at home.

Method 1

To remove fresh traces of fuel oil, butter (margarine) and concentrated dishwashing detergent, for example, Fairy, AOS, Gala, will suit you. Apply them as follows:

1. Lubricate the stained piece of cloth to soften the fuel oil with butter or margarine.
2. Leave for a few hours.
3. Rinse with warm water.
4. To remove grease, apply a thick layer of detergent to it.
5. Wait 20-30 minutes.
6. Wash in hot water.

Method 2

Use resinous solvents: gasoline, white spirit, toluene, diesel fuel according to this principle:

1. Soak a cotton swab in the substance.
2. Wipe the stain.
3. Change the swab as it gets dirty.
4. Soak the product in a separate container.
5. Hand wash with powder.

Method 3

To remove the stain from fuel oil from light-colored products, we offer a more complex recipe, but also very effective:

1. Take in equal parts potato starch, white clay, turpentine and ammonia.
2. Mix to a pulp consistency.
3. Apply the mixture to a black oil stain.
4. Leave to dry completely.
5. Use a stiff brush to clean the dirt.
6. Repeat the procedure until the stain completely disappears.
7. Wash your own way.

Important! Bear in mind that applying this technology to delicate fabrics is still not worth it. Careful friction can disrupt the structure of the fabric or affect the form of clothing.

Method 4

Like all greasy stains, remove fuel oil with an iron and blotting paper.

Important! The sheet of paper should be larger than the spot area..

Follow the procedure as follows:

1. Place a piece of paper folded in several layers onto and under the dirt.
2. Heat the iron.
3. Press the iron to press the paper, trying not to go beyond the edges of the pad.
4. Change the paper pad until the greasy trail no longer appears through it.
5. Soap an oily trace with 72% household soap.
6. Leave on for 20-30 minutes.
7. Wash in hot water.

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How to wash gasoline from clothes?

Since gasoline and other solvents have a very stable odor, before starting the process itself, consider the following recommendations:

1. Only wash the product in a separate container.
2. Rinse things with your hands until the smell of solvent has disappeared.
3. Machine wash at the maximum temperature that the fabric can withstand.
4. Use aromatic conditioners to rinse.
5. Dry the product in the fresh air or in a well-ventilated balcony.

Important! At the final processing of the product, adhere to the rules for caring for things from different fabrics, select high-quality detergent compositions. To help you, we offer our reviews:

• How to wash clothes from different fabrics?
• Washing powder - rating.
• Which conditioner is better for linen?

Option 1

A common tool for combating oil and gas traces is caustic soda and laundry soap. Caustic soda is a rather caustic alkali that is used for saponification of fats and in the production of soaps, shampoos and detergents.

Use these substances as follows:

1. Make a solution of soda and soap:
   • Rub the laundry soap on a coarse grater.
   • Add so much soda.
   • Dilute with water to the appearance of liquid sour cream.
2. Apply this mixture to the stained area of ​​the fabric.
3. Soak for a few minutes.
4. Rub the dirt with a brush.
5. Wash with hot water in detergent.
6. Repeat as necessary.

Important! Since caustic soda belongs to substances of the second degree of danger, observe personal safety measures - do not bring it close to your face, wear protective gloves when washing. For more information about this tool and how to use it in everyday life, see our review. "Caustic soda".

Option 2

To dissolve gasoline and fuel oil, essential eucalyptus oil will also come to your aid:

1. Soak in a cotton swab in oil.
2. Rub them with a stain until it disappears completely.
3. Wash the product thoroughly in a washing machine with stain remover and powder.

Option 3

The most effective method for removing oil stains will be the use of special oil-dissolving agents created specifically to solve such a problem. They are sold in any car market.

Important! Be sure to carefully read the instructions for use of the product.

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Useful Tips

• If you use chemical stain removers, use personal protective equipment - rubber gloves, a mask.
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• Work in well-ventilated areas.
• Do not use combustible materials near open flames.
• When using electrical household appliances, follow fire safety regulations.
• When treating a stain, start cleaning from the edges of the stain to prevent the stain from spreading.
• To prevent the stain from printing on the opposite side of the product, surround it with a piece of cloth.
• To avoid contours on the fabric after cleaning the stain, treat the area also around the contamination.

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As you have already seen, the problem of fuel oil on clothes only at first glance seems very complicated. In fact, with the help of our tips, you will quickly solve it, return your things to their attractiveness, and be able to do other, more pleasant things than washing.