Oil stains

Muslim_Queen · February 7, 2004, 5:51pm

Anybody know how I can get them out? It’s annoying because so many of my good outfits have been ruined by oil.Is there any way to get them out?

Mr_Fraudia · February 7, 2004, 6:48pm

dry clean em..sooner the better..if u let them sit around with oil stains for too long, then its a lost cause.
one trick that my mum used on oil stains was that until she got it to teh cleaners she would put talcum powder on the stain, thepowder just sucks the oil out.

Muslim_Queen · February 9, 2004, 9:00pm

Thank you Fraudz.The thing is Iv got some outfits sitting there -ruined because of the oil stains.So nothing can be done for them? Sigh.

I guess I should start using an apron when I cook.

S02 · February 10, 2004, 12:29am

Try the powder thing, MQ. It actually works. I've tried it on some of my best clothes (yes, I'm a big klutz). Turn the clothes inside out, sprinkle talcum/baby powder on them, cover with a towel or sheet and then iron over that to aid in the absorption. Might take some time, but it does work fairly well.

jelly_belly · February 10, 2004, 10:50am

Another recommenation for the talc thing.

funguy · February 10, 2004, 1:57pm

Try the new detergent called "Blow-away stains" by a young entreprenuer named Monica Lewinsky.

suroor_ca02 · April 16, 2004, 4:42pm

what if dress is dry cleaned and the ink stains are still not coming out. any ideas?

Femme_Fatale · April 16, 2004, 4:43pm

Get a new dress :p

suroor_ca02 · April 16, 2004, 4:50pm

But its my favourite dress!

ch_and-be_ii · April 16, 2004, 5:25pm

MQ: stop cooking, you KHALA!

:-p

Muslim_Queen · April 17, 2004, 12:32am

cb Im not a khala.Not yet anyway.And I do cook when Im in the mood. I just tend to ruin my outfits while at it.

Arvind · May 12, 2004, 12:04am

Corn starch works better than talcum powder. Rub it on the both the sides of the stain and take it out after an hour. Repeat a few times.

Roman · May 12, 2004, 12:24am

No, buy an apron and stick to using it.

system · May 12, 2004, 1:34am

Re: Oil stains

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*Originally posted by Muslim_Queen: *
Anybody know how I can get them out? It's annoying because so many of my good outfits have been ruined by oil.Is there any way to get them out?
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Do you work under a car? If so try overalls and leave the prada dress for other occasions.

sure thing...I am just here to help, no need to thank me.

Faisal · May 12, 2004, 1:36am

^ Next time you go to her place for dinner, she is gonna feed you carburator. Spark plugs for appetizer. And Penzoil to wash it all down.

system · May 12, 2004, 1:39am

^ badtameez aadmi We are discussing deep neuroses related to oil stains…keep your beyhoodgi for lighter topics like “chlamydia: not the cousin of gardenia.”

Arvind · May 12, 2004, 1:29pm

You guys know jack when it comes to removing stains. I still stick by cornstarch. I have removed some DNA evidence from a dress that way:blush:

Muslim_Queen · May 12, 2004, 10:10pm

sigh.I tried, but the stains didnt come off completely.Guess I'll have to start wearing an apron.

Roman for some reason mujhe apron sai chir hai.

Matsui, Im afraid I dont work under a car. I work in a classroom.And you were so helpful ke I cant thank you enough.

Faisal App itne generous ho, why dont you invite him over for dinner.

:p