Yesterday I decided to take a look at my engine oil levels using my dipstick, but I dropped the dipstick on my jeans and got engine oil all over them. Do you know how to get engine oil out of jeans?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We’re sorry to hear that you’ve got engine oil on your jeans! To remove an engine oil stain from your jeans, you’ll need an old towel, dish soap, and a soft cloth.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove the engine oil stain from your jeans:
Lay your jeans flat on the ground or table. Position the old towel underneath the stain.
Apply a little bit of dish soap to the stain. Dip your cloth in hot water and rub the detergent into the stain
Let the detergent sit for 5-10 minutes depending on the severity of the stain.
wash your jeans as usual. Check your washed jeans for any sign of the stain
If a sign of the stain remains, repeat these steps without drying your jeans. Only dry your jeans once the stain is gone.
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