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Oil mark on fabric - help.

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granjura Mon 09-Mar-15 18:28:15

You won't find it on supermarket shelves though- ask your local chemist's.

But it does not normally work after you've washed them- somehow ;( bonne chance. I use it all the time, and what it great is that it does not bleach or affect colour, even on silk.

Coolgran65 Mon 09-Mar-15 18:00:17

I've heard of Fuller's Earth, will look it up also.
You have had good success with it smile

granjura Mon 09-Mar-15 17:53:25

Fuller's earth is a fabulous old product, totally natural, does not affect colour, and totally non-polluting, In France it is called Terre de Somière. It is a powdered clay which has huge fat absorbing qualities- you just put a little on the material with the fat stain- leave overnight- brush off gently, and Bob's your uncle. Great. OH is a champion at fat stains on the front of cotton sweat-shirts and t-shirts- I used some the day before last- 3 big blobs of fat- gone by the morning. And it is cheap too, and last for ages.

Coolgran65 Mon 09-Mar-15 17:42:41

jings ... I'm hoping they still fit, but had a go at the hot wash because the oil mark is really obvious on the front of the thigh.

arganoilworld.com.au/10-argan-oil-benefits-for-hair-and-skin/
I use the argon oil when I remember, just as a moisturiser. Trying to get an extra day before washing my hair (it looked really dry) I smoothed just a tiny dab through my hair.
It's available in the Pound Shop. - I dare say there are different qualities.

Happy to say no mower/no grass.... shrubberies and paving smile

loopylou.... Oh my.... Dabitoff is a blast from the past.
Will look at the Stain Devils, I've never used them.

It really was quite a bit of oil. I have two little bottles, one squeezes out a couple of drops at a time..... I inadvertently had lifted the other one, cap off, tipped it up, and it glugged out.

Anne58 Mon 09-Mar-15 17:33:41

ooops! Could well be wrong, I was thinking of Argan Oil blush

Anne58 Mon 09-Mar-15 17:32:30

It's the latest thing for hair, (I think) not sure if it's used on skin too though (numpty disclaimer applies, please see T&C's etc!)

jinglbellsfrocks Mon 09-Mar-15 17:27:01

What is Argon oil? Were you cleaning the mower?

jinglbellsfrocks Mon 09-Mar-15 17:26:25

it won't notice anyway. smile

jinglbellsfrocks Mon 09-Mar-15 17:25:24

I find Persil colour care capsules deal with greasy stains.

Are you sure they are still going to be the pair that fits after washing them at 60?! shock

Good luck.

loopylou Mon 09-Mar-15 17:24:37

Stain Devils do an oil remover version or a supermarket stain remover spray might work? I'm surprised that your remedies haven't paid off......
Dabitoff was one oil remover I remember from years ago.
How exasperating.

Coolgran65 Mon 09-Mar-15 17:20:03

I spilled Argon Oil onto my jeans... the one pair that fit properly !! There is a mark about 4" x 2".
I've rubbed in Fairy detergent.
Also made a paste of Vanish Stain Remover and rubbed in the paste and washed on a 60 degree wash.
The oil mark is still there.

Has anyone had success in removing an oily mark?