Comments on: How to Clean Oil Stains From Polyester http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/ Mon, 21 May 2012 23:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Trent http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-46975 Trent Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:38:29 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-46975 Wow, thanks for the advice Ferro! I used some carb cleaner similar to wd40 and it got the oil stains right out! Wow, thanks for the advice Ferro! I used some carb cleaner similar to wd40 and it got the oil stains right out!

]]> By: Dan http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-33607 Dan Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:47:56 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-33607 Really worked on my polyester motorcycle jacket. Really worked on my polyester motorcycle jacket.

]]> By: Aletta http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-16328 Aletta Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:57:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-16328 How do I remove a nail polish stain from a shirt that has polyester in it? How do I remove a nail polish stain from a shirt that has polyester in it?

]]> By: CleanStuff http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-13427 CleanStuff Sun, 03 May 2009 03:50:55 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-13427 Hi Anneatica, Stains are easier to remove from polyester because it is a synthetic fiber and therefore does not absorb the stain as easily or quickly as a natural fiber would. Natural fibers, such as cotton, swell and absorb moisture, including dyes and stain molecules. When removing the stain, it first requires a method to pull these dyes and stain molecules back out of the fiber. Since the synthetic fibers found in polyester do not absorb in this same fashion, the stains are not as deeply set. They simply need to be removed from the surface of the fibers.<br /><Br /> Hot water is usually not recommended in stain removal as it can set the stain. In some cases, polyester fibers can tolerate the extra heat and it can be beneficial to “break up” the stain, such as oil, so that it can be removed. Hi Anneatica,

Stains are easier to remove from polyester because it is a synthetic fiber and therefore does not absorb the stain as easily or quickly as a natural fiber would. Natural fibers, such as cotton, swell and absorb moisture, including dyes and stain molecules. When removing the stain, it first requires a method to pull these dyes and stain molecules back out of the fiber. Since the synthetic fibers found in polyester do not absorb in this same fashion, the stains are not as deeply set. They simply need to be removed from the surface of the fibers.

Hot water is usually not recommended in stain removal as it can set the stain. In some cases, polyester fibers can tolerate the extra heat and it can be beneficial to “break up” the stain, such as oil, so that it can be removed.

]]> By: Anneatica http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-12725 Anneatica Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:05:36 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-12725 Why do stains get off better on polyester rather than other fabrics? Also why hot water rather than cold water? Why do stains get off better on polyester rather than other fabrics? Also why hot water rather than cold water?

]]> By: Shweeta http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-10566 Shweeta Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:41:53 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-10566 You can put any powder (baby powder) on the oil let it be there for some time, and then wash it in laundry. You can put any powder (baby powder) on the oil let it be there for some time, and then wash it in laundry.

]]> By: ferro http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-1010 ferro Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:07:46 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-1010 First you will need to go to your local hardware store and get some WD-40. Then get some dawn dish soap. Spray WD-40 on the stain and let it sit for a bit (~5 minutes), then rub dawn into the stain with a scrub brush. You will see an immediate change. Then throw in the washer (Note: Do not ad laundry soap or you will have bubbles everywhere). This worked for me so i am passing it on to you ... First you will need to go to your local hardware store and get some WD-40. Then get some dawn dish soap. Spray WD-40 on the stain and let it sit for a bit (~5 minutes), then rub dawn into the stain with a scrub brush.

You will see an immediate change. Then throw in the washer (Note: Do not ad laundry soap or you will have bubbles everywhere). This worked for me so i am passing it on to you …

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-867 Lynn Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:39:15 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-867 I used this to get a splatter of oil based paint out of my favorite polyester jacket. Pour the alcohol on the paint and then start picking as much paint as you can off of the fabric. It may take a while, but you'll eventually get all the paint off. I used this to get a splatter of oil based paint out of my favorite polyester jacket. Pour the alcohol on the paint and then start picking as much paint as you can off of the fabric. It may take a while, but you’ll eventually get all the paint off.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-866 Lynn Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:38:57 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-866 If you have oily skin or hair that leaves stains on your shirt collars, you can wash the oil stains out with a little of your regular hair shampoo. Just work the shampoo into the stain and then wash it out. If the stains are really bad, you may have to shampoo the collar more than once. If you have oily skin or hair that leaves stains on your shirt collars, you can wash the oil stains out with a little of your regular hair shampoo. Just work the shampoo into the stain and then wash it out. If the stains are really bad, you may have to shampoo the collar more than once.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-865 Lynn Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:38:35 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-oil-stains-from-polyester/#comment-865 If you have a home dry cleaning kit, the kind that works in your dryer, you can use some of the dry cleaning spot solution that came with the kit to get out an oily stain without damaging the fabric. Read the kit's directions before you use it, but normally you just have to thoroughly work the solution into the stain and then blot it off with an absorbent pad from the kit. If you have a home dry cleaning kit, the kind that works in your dryer, you can use some of the dry cleaning spot solution that came with the kit to get out an oily stain without damaging the fabric. Read the kit’s directions before you use it, but normally you just have to thoroughly work the solution into the stain and then blot it off with an absorbent pad from the kit.

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