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Grease stains in clothes

Posted on 3/16/26 at 7:53 am
Posted by Sheepdog1833
Member since Feb 2019
771 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 7:53 am
What tips or tricks are your wives using to get grease stains out of your work clothes?
Tired of treating mine like they’re disposable.
Posted by TheBoo
South to Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
5475 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 7:59 am to
Dawn powerwash and sit for a few minutes.

Also my wife bought a shoe stain remover for the kids' shoes and it works pretty well. squirt some on and scrub together and let it sit.


These two don't always work, but the only things I've found to do anything.
Posted by Whisky Dent
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2022
72 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 8:09 am to
Citro 100 is usually available via tactical obtainment from the company… I spray some of that on my clothes and let it sit. Then wash with regular laundry detergent on a super or deep water wash. Might take two cycles to get Orange smell out.

Doesn’t completely remove the stains but definitely lightens them up so they are wearable again.
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
23937 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 8:28 am to
You just want to scrub in a degreaser, as said. These are normally something like dish soap or something with d’Limonene, which is basically orange oil the natural degreaser from orange peels that is what is used on all of your citrus or orange products.
Posted by MamouTiger65
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Oct 2007
856 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 8:30 am to
Treating with Dawn Powerwash or rubbing down with a bar of Dial before washing works most of the time.
Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer
Location: Classified
Member since Nov 2011
38633 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 8:31 am to
Dawn dish soap, let is sit a while before washing.
Posted by Theduckhunter
South Louisiana
Member since May 2022
1459 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 10:30 am to
Dawn dish soap works pretty good. I’m not sure of her exact process. Also, Folex saved a pair of pants that got covered in deer blood. It may help with grease also.
Posted by Bow08tie
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2011
4546 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 10:41 am to
One option is to pour coke (kind in red can) on stain. Then wash
Posted by TheBoo
South to Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
5475 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 10:46 am to
quote:

Folex

This stuff is the tits for most stains. It hasn't worked on any grease stains I've tried though. We keep multiple bottles of Folex around the house due to kids.
Posted by MrJudgeSmails
B Wood Baw
Member since Jul 2011
367 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 10:48 am to
I spray the stain with wd40 and scrub it out then wash regular. Works just about every time. Depends on how fresh the grease is though, if it’s baked in there already it makes it tougher.
Posted by redfish99
B.R.
Member since Aug 2007
19049 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 10:53 am to
Grease on Cotton is a problem. If synthetic or blended fabric u have a chance.
Posted by subMOA
Komatipoort
Member since Jan 2010
2008 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 11:15 am to
Cintas bruh!

Seriously, I've found rubbing with Fast Orange or similar hand soap works well.

Also, I have found that trying to hit them with a pressure washer works extremely well, but is hell on the fabric....which leaves a mark worse than the grease stain itself.
Posted by Ol boy
Member since Oct 2018
4119 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 11:20 am to
quote:

Grease on Cotton is a problem. If synthetic or blended fabric u have a chance.

There is a reason most mechanics wear navy blue polyester shirts and pants.
Posted by Wilson
Metairie
Member since Jul 2011
336 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 11:30 am to
I rub Lava soap on the stain and it works well.
Posted by Yewkindewit
Near Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Apr 2012
21775 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 1:29 pm to
That orange Awesome spray cleaner from Dollar Tree.
Posted by LXIXER
Thibodaux
Member since Sep 2008
325 posts
Posted on 3/16/26 at 8:57 pm to
Get some de-solv-it. Comes in spray bottles or can get it by the gallon from Amazon. Might be able to find it at various hardware stores.
I use it to get the toughest stains out, including grease. Spray it on and let it sit over night. Finish up by putting some water and a little Dawn on the spot and lightly scrub it. Rinse real good. Spot should be gone.
De-solv-it is also good to remove glue residue, gum, tar or anything sticky. Once you get some, you won’t want to ever run out of it.
Posted by DMAN1968
Member since Apr 2019
12893 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 4:02 am to
The best I've ever found is GOOP hand cleaner. Rub a good bit on, let it sit a bit and wash.
Posted by Harlan County USA
Member since Sep 2021
769 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 4:26 am to
Lestoil. Can be hard to find in stores depending on where you are so I order mine online. Been using it for years. My kin recommended it to me. My aunts use it for washing coal mining and mechanic clothes.

Lestoil

Lestoil Amazon
This post was edited on 3/17/26 at 4:28 am
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