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Oil splashes in clothes

pipkin71
pipkin71 Posts: 21,821 Forumite
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Apologies for asking - I was sure I would find the answer in the search but couldn't see anything :o

Anyway, what is the best way to get cooking oil splashes out of clothes? DDs work aprons are washed after every shift but as soon as I iron them you can see the oil stains are still there.
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  • juliettet
    juliettet Posts: 726 Forumite
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    Do you use biological powder?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
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    I have had success using washing up liquid rubbed into the stain before its washed, you can only try it and see.
  • pipkin71
    pipkin71 Posts: 21,821 Forumite
    juliettet wrote: »
    Do you use biological powder?

    Non-bio :) Would switching work?
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  • System
    System Posts: 178,365 Community Admin
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    Brilliant stuff this...
    eg1-8_1.jpg
    Spray it and leave it for a few minutes for it to soak into the oil.
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  • pipkin71
    pipkin71 Posts: 21,821 Forumite
    Judi wrote: »
    Brilliant stuff this...
    eg1-8_1.jpg
    Spray it and leave it for a few minutes for it to soak into the oil.

    Where would I get this from, please Judi? DD's work aprons are 65% polyester, 35% cotton. Would it be safe to use on them?
    There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you - Beatrix Potter
  • pipkin71
    pipkin71 Posts: 21,821 Forumite
    Deleted_User wrote: »
    I have had success using washing up liquid rubbed into the stain before its washed, you can only try it and see.

    Thank you :) Will give this a try today :)
    There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you - Beatrix Potter
  • janb5
    janb5 Posts: 2,673 Forumite
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    I have used Oil of Eucalyptus oil available from a chemist. I ahve heard of people using Swarfega but cant say I have used it myself.
  • System
    System Posts: 178,365 Community Admin
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    pipkin71 wrote: »
    Where would I get this from, please Judi? DD's work aprons are 65% polyester, 35% cotton. Would it be safe to use on them?
    Think The Range sells it but i get mine from PoundWorld. Ive used it on cotton and polyester and its been fine. I wouldnt hesitate on using it on mixed fibres.
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  • ancientofdays
    ancientofdays Posts: 2,913 Forumite
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    I've used Deleted_User's suggestion and it worked a treat
    I was jumping to conclusions and one of them jumped back
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