How to Remove Oil Stains From Your Clothes

Oil stains are one of the most annoying stains you can get, especially if you're a clumsy eater like me. I can't tell you the number of times I've dropped food on my clothes and stained them. Luckily, there is a simple method to remove these pesky oil stains.
Timestamps:
Intro (00:00)
Removing fresh oil stains (00:50)
Removing dried oil stains (02:28)
Outro and bloopers (05:02)
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[@agoogolofgeese]

Tip from a lifelong line cook: WD-40 is a great option for well-set stains. Just dab it on the stain and put a rag, some paper towels, or baking soda on either side until the stain is transferred. Then continue with the dish soap method and voila! Stain gone. I’ve used this method to remove oil/grease stains that were a year or more old and it has worked every time.

[@AccidentalAdult]

Oh wow! Thank you so much for sharing! Will give it a try next time! 😁😁

[@danielaguilar316]

Yes, I've been using this method for years, never fails.

[@si777]

Would this work with vape oil liquid? Kinda annoyed got a couple of brand new shirts but vape oil got on them and now can’t wear them. Btw I love the vibe in this video!

[@agoogolofgeese]

@@si777 I’ve used it to remove CBD oil stains, so it may work with vape oil as well. Give it a try! It won’t hurt it.

[@nuriyaalmaya]

But does the WD-40 damage delicate fabrics?

[@Shmayster]

You won't get an oil stain if you dip the whole shirt in oil

[@AccidentalAdult]

But...well...hmmm... can't argue with that my friend

[@jiminslostjams3570]

😂😂😂

[@notbetter_thanyou9947]

Dangggggg!!! Thats some next level thinking right there😂😂

[@saifeddine7799]

🤣

[@Uhhhitsgabby]

That would smell so gross though... 😳

[@Superdave333]

I had a cooking oil stain like her husband's that I did not take action on until it was dried. I did like she said and it did take out about 85-90% of the stain out of a polo shirt. The next time I washed it I used a pre-spot product called "LA's Totally Awesome Oxygen Power", which took the rest of it out 100%. Very informative video.

[@AccidentalAdult]

Awesome!! So glad it worked for you!😁

[@tititorment2291]

Simple, straight to the point and fun to watch! Great video!

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thank you so much! 💛

[@sleepydahliaasmr]

Just got the cutest top last week, and got a big splash of cooking oil and butter on my shirt. It dried on my shirt for about 5 days and I did what you said, and there are NO MORE STAINS!! Thank you so much❤️

[@AccidentalAdult]

That's awesome! So happy to hear that!

[@mariahburrell4954]

I really appreciate your testimony at the end and not at the beginning lol thank you for deading my procrastination!

[@AccidentalAdult]

You’re welcome! Just trying to keep things real😁

[@morosenberg5571]

Thank you so much! I was told it's impossible to clean oil stains ever since I was a child, so I was devastated when I accidently got oil stains on my favorite dress. But you helped me a lot. thank you

[@AccidentalAdult]

You are so welcome! Really happy i could help!

[@jamesagnew6512]

Both of these solutions really worked. I am very impressed. Thanks so much. I just bought a brand new pair of shorts and got can smoked oyster oil on them. I used spray and wash on them and it didn’t work at all. I did your second solution and they are like new again.

[@AccidentalAdult]

So happy it worked for you! gotta save the new shorts!

[@aquarianfog]

So happy that this worked on two of my sweatshirts that I accidentally washed with a brand new tub of oil-based lip balm!!

[@AccidentalAdult]

Yeyyyyy so happy to hear that!

[@Thebratzbaby]

Happened to a whole load of clothes

[@davidmari2122]

Bruuuutal

[@lunagar4378]

@@Thebratzbaby same

[@jihadramboski2709]

Tacos!

[@pamsikhosana5379]

I tried this today (13/08/2022) for an oil stain that had set in and it WORKED!! Thank you so much.

[@AccidentalAdult]

So glad to hear! happy to help!

[@kalaayers1591]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I’m afraid I waited too late to find a solution as to how to get oil out of my cloth leggings, but on the first try, all the stains came out! Thank you for being real about the stains not coming all the way out of your husbands shirt though, and being truthful, it’s much appreciated!! Take care and be safe! 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@AccidentalAdult]

I'm so glad to hear that it worked on the first try! always trying to be honest and real in this channel! 😁😁 Hope you stay safe!

[@Hail2MasterChief]

Gonna try this. Mine have set in for a couple months and went through hot dryer. Last ditch effort here! Thank you!

[@AccidentalAdult]

Good luck! hope it works!

[@shakeel5488]

Did it work?

[@Hail2MasterChief]

@@shakeel5488 actually yes! About 95%

[@elisabethweiner5996]

“*gasp* Hey look… bubbles!” 😂💜

[@AccidentalAdult]

Easily amazed😂💛

[@thepeoplesanto]

@@AccidentalAdult one of the most adorable things I've ever seen. Bless your hart

[@r-a-a-r]

So i tried her method for the old oil stains and damn this shit really worked thank you so much!!

[@AccidentalAdult]

So happy it worked! glad i could help!

[@givefun2]

Thank you so much I got a oil stain on my shirt yesterday and it’s my fav shirt!!

[@AccidentalAdult]

That's amazing! so happy for you!👏🏻👏🏻

[@bonniepopcorn]

Thanks for this vid, i was able to remove oil stains from my fave dress. Yey!

[@AccidentalAdult]

So happy we saved your favorite dress! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@shelbyjohnson-boe4048]

Thank you so much for this video got the dried stain out completely !

[@AccidentalAdult]

That's amazing! Glad it helped!

[@AustinDeutscher]

Im a mechanic and obviously around oil and grease constanly all the time. I have a separate clothes basket for my oil stained shirts and jesns and I accidentally put my favourite shirt in it with the oil stained clothes. How could i not notice?!! It sat for a couple days and of course the oil had to stick to the white parts of the shirt but your video helped!!!

[@AccidentalAdult]

Oh no! so sorry to hear about your shirt but I'm glad my video helped! someone also shared their expertise in oil stains maybe it can help you too : Tip from a lifelong line cook: WD-40 is a great option for well-set stains. Just dab it on the stain and put a rag, some paper towels, or baking soda on either side until the stain is transferred. Then continue with the dish soap method and voila! Stain gone. I’ve used this method to remove oil/grease stains that were a year or more old and it has worked every time.

[@lesliehope579]

Saved my new shirt, you legend thanks and much appreciated, liked and subbed🤟🏾

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thanks for the sub! so glad to help!

[@niko3633]

I used Fairy washing up liquid and Dr. Beckmann soap for clothes on my hoodie with a set oil stains. The stains were completely removed! Thank you :)

[@AccidentalAdult]

So happy it worked for you!😁

[@brysoneliaz5608]

It really worked!! Appreciate the video fr🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@AccidentalAdult]

Great to hear! I'm glad it helped!

[@sofiaabrantesdelamare5401]

My dad has shorts that were oil stained when he was eating fish in Brazil that was in 1995...

[@AccidentalAdult]

I'm even more impressed that your dad still has these shorts😂

[@hey2975]

How’d it go?

[@newlifeartworks3001]

😂 I can imagine him having stories about each stain, great bbq stories 😎

[@ahilganesan3678]

That was so entertaining to watch 😂 and great tips ofc

[@AccidentalAdult]

glad you enjoyed!

[@bohja]

great video, thanks! question- after rinsing the dish soaped garment in hot water, do you still add laundry detergent to the washing machine?

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thank you! Yes i wash it normally with laundry detergent 😊

[@dNd1pink]

omg love your personality

[@AccidentalAdult]

Why thank you kind stranger!

[@doobyboy21]

for those hard stubborn oil stains that have been there for a while... Fill your bath with only hot water around half full, then pour half a bottle of Lestoil. Then put rubber gloves and spin the clothing around for at least two minute and rubb the stains with a spong brush. Let it soak all night. Then throw the clothing in the washer and wash it on the Hot cycle with extra rince. If there are still oil stains you might want to repeat this process until it's gone. Voila and good luck !

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thanks for the tip!

[@TheCaliMack]

thanks for this. Came when I needed it most 😅

[@AccidentalAdult]

Glad I could help!

[@sarijay5482]

super helpful!

[@AccidentalAdult]

I’m so happy you think so!

[@obsoleteengineer2675]

Thanks! Gonna try it tomorrow 👌🙂

[@AccidentalAdult]

hope it works!

[@orbitflyer9275]

Been using dishwashing liquid for years. A couple drops on the stain, scrub against your hands, let it sit for an hour and wash regular in machine. Dawn is my choice to clean up oil splatter on clothes. Good luck.

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thanks for sharing!

[@supernova11491]

"accidental adult," GREAT NAME! 😂

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thank you! Glad you like it😁

[@TheNickybocker]

I think some new oil worked into the old oil stain might help dissolve it. or gojo i used to leave it sit on old baked on oil stains and they would wash right away gojo got a big Vaseline mess off my scrubs too. There's also Murphy's oil soap.

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@Cesarsanchez-oo6sf]

I always put vinegar, baking soda, and dish soap let it sit then I put it in the washer

[@AccidentalAdult]

Even better!

[@linnyluwop]

you don’t add any water? and you mix all these together?

[@Cesarsanchez-oo6sf]

@@linnyluwop nope and yes it works everytime

[@aliciacatherineegan]

Thank you for this! Just tossed some salt on my blouse!

[@AccidentalAdult]

Glad i could help!

[@beatrizho5805]

How about if your shirt label says no washing about 30degrees Celsius? I really wanna wash it off but I don’t wanna break the fabric

[@AccidentalAdult]

I always follow label directions. im afraid to ruin the fabric as well

[@jeffsmith6187]

Love all your videos

[@AccidentalAdult]

thank you so much!

[@AMBROSIA1320]

Do u still use hot water if the garment is dark? I'm working with a hunter green uniform top. Thank you in advance!

[@AccidentalAdult]

Yes I do, but then again I'm not really an expert so please be careful!

[@sharonlomax3239]

Thanks for the tips.😊

[@AccidentalAdult]

You bet! glad to help!

[@chumarirunning5370]

That's awesome, I also have a green shirt the same color as yours in the video. Hope it works

[@AccidentalAdult]

good luck!

[@soundxcrash]

What do u do to a lip gloss stain it stained my white bedding and it won’t come off !!! Worse the gloss had a reddish or pink reddish color to it so it looks bad

[@AccidentalAdult]

Oh nooo! Try the dishwashing detergent technique, it's supposed to cut through greasy stains

[@apeshitclothing]

Thanks! Just got 4 beard oil on my new red sweats 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@AccidentalAdult]

oh nooo! did you get them out?

[@Airnomad_monke]

Thank you so much I was freaking out😌

[@AccidentalAdult]

So glad I could help!

[@WhatNowTommy]

It worked!! Thank you!!!!!

[@AccidentalAdult]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!😁😁

[@CHARCOAL492]

Thank u so much i dont have to walk out without people looking at my dirty jacket

[@AccidentalAdult]

You are very welcome! I'm happy to help!

[@kamranrashid2772]

I heard that if you add a bit a baking soda with the dish soap, it helps remove it

[@AccidentalAdult]

i'll try that next time👍

[@alexmadafaka1563]

Love your voice 😍😍

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thank you! 😁😁

[@skipppyy9814]

I spilt oil all over my Fjallraven kanken! I’m so bummed! Hopefully this is will work!! I’m letting it sit overnight - do you suggest spraying it before you wash?

[@AccidentalAdult]

It’s okay! Hopefully it’s reversible! Before spraying it with water I would brush the area with detergent to make sure the stain is gone. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

[@emmawinter9230]

This happened to me today and I need to know if u got the stain out !

[@skipppyy9814]

@@emmawinter9230 I did!!! It worked amazing!

[@skipppyy9814]

@@emmawinter9230 I recommend :) if you have any questions of what it looks like now dm me on Instagram @schipelliti_

[@ivanalvarado4085]

Thank you so much for the advice

[@AccidentalAdult]

You are very welcome!

[@shahad-gc4xo]

hey can you please tell me if it would work for a thick hoodie with a big stain that’s 1 week old and if not can you show me a way please?

[@AccidentalAdult]

I would try both methods a few times! I hope it works for you! If it doesn’t you can maybe try a professional service😊

[@DefensorFortis]

Good points. However don't use salt when you have a septic system, especially in that quantity

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thanks for sharing👍🏻

[@natalieschroeder7007]

hey so the creator of this video if it doesn’t come out the best after i did the thing you said for when it’s already set what should i do?

[@AccidentalAdult]

I would try again. But remember once the stain is set it becomes much much harder to remove.

[@JakeJ7]

Thaaaaaank yOU 🔥🔥🔥🔥 god Bless YOU i looooove this Video

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 💃💃

[@Idk56373]

I used dishing soap and baby powder and the washed in hot water then I put it in washing machine but the “salt” is still a bit there is it just to do like in ur video?

[@AccidentalAdult]

after a few washes the salt should be gone hopefully

[@chrisorellana3777]

Yooo i got a spot of car oil on me and thought my trousers were done. The 2nd solution is saving lives out here!

[@AccidentalAdult]

That's amazing! So happy to help!

[@nonisausser1576]

I see comments for cooking oil stains but what about the oil from a wheelchair? It's really black and my carpet is a light tan color. I don't want to just rub it into the padding and have it surface again as it has before when we used a carpet cleaning machine. Any comment?

[@AccidentalAdult]

I think it wont hurt to give it a try. I've tried the same method on carpet but it's important to rinse it out properly. hope that helps!

[@InHumanForm555]

Thanks for the vid, I'm gonna have to try this. I got a number of peanut butter oil stains on the front of a couple of beloved shirts. I initially tried to use baking soda and rubbing it in with some of hemp soap, it seemed to leave white area even after a couple of washes.The shirt has a faded gray vintage look and both the oil and left over white splotch is pretty noticeable at the moment. I think leaving some regular salt on it, as you showed here, might have been a much better first attempt

[@AccidentalAdult]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that. Salt works well in my experience. Hopefully next time it will be better😊

[@ppatrick_taylor]

do you think that if you put more oil over the dry oil stains and did the removal process for fresh oils stains it would all go away? i was just curious cause i really liked this hoodie EDIT: i just washed it a whole bunch of times, now the hoodie faded. I wear it only in the house now. ALSO i wish i tried following the tutorial

[@AccidentalAdult]

That is a verrrryyy interesting question. And I have no idea if it would work or not😂 Maybe try the dry stain removal method first (in the second part of the video) and see how that works out for you.

[@marialyocampo907]

Did it work ?

[@nansifyanimations]

Yeah I am also worried about all the warm water cause the hoodies such as mine here too and yours might not handle it too well😭😭

[@ppatrick_taylor]

@@marialyocampo907 no the oil stain is still there, or just barely visible 🥲. Had to get new hoodie

[@Coco-chrispy]

Thank you queen

[@AccidentalAdult]

You're the queen!

[@anthonygrant9879]

I have a white tank top with a black oil paint on it for 2 years nows is there any help for me

[@AccidentalAdult]

Never hurts to try!

[@Dwayne-YKTV]

What do I do for a football shirt cause if use hot water the printing will come off

[@AccidentalAdult]

check the tag and follow the care instructions on the shirt first

[@_TriffiD_]

Noooo, do not use soap on the dried oil stains! Use sunflower or olive oil to make the stain fresh again. Then use the salt. I have to admit that I prefer to simply buy a new shirt, though. Life is short and I cannot be bothered. ;-D

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thank you for the advice! I was hoping someone would leave a tip here😁

[@lailaatta7358]

accidents might happen the second day u buy the shirt

[@_TriffiD_]

@@lailaatta7358 Yes, actually you are right. Cleaning a shirt, especially when only using biogdegradable substances, is cheaper and much more sustainable, too. I will do better in the future, I promise.

[@eterijum3266]

I would like to try this but im scared of making an even bigger mess..

[@shayyy9015]

@@eterijum3266 it works

[@TreyCGM]

This works great thankyou🙏🏽❤️

[@AccidentalAdult]

Glad it helped!💃🏻💃🏻

[@JoeMama-ud2nf]

I’m trying this out right now and am waiting for the detergent to dry. Will let you know if this works.

[@coneheadchloe8653]

Did it work?

[@JoeMama-ud2nf]

@@coneheadchloe8653 kind of, just faded the stain

[@AccidentalAdult]

better than a fully clear stain!

[@michaelphilps]

U guys r cute, 3 weeks old u said, i have a 6 Months old stain, pray 4 me to get rid of it.

[@AccidentalAdult]

My heart goes out to you my friend...good luck!

[@thejuice3374]

Did you get it out?

[@michaelphilps]

@@thejuice3374 i actually somehow did 😂❤✌

[@mel_ssb]

One of my shorts got covered in massage oil, and when I say covered I mean like half the shirt so spot treating will be very time consuming. Any ideas like maybe soak it in dish soap and water

[@AccidentalAdult]

Maybe. you have to try!

[@veniqer]

I'm giving it a go right now.

[@samsalam3839]

@joy Mari did it sork for you? I habe the same problem..

[@veniqer]

@@samsalam3839 It worked beautifully on old fat stains from early last year. I'm so glad 😃😃😃

[@ab1596]

It’s my first time watching your video and I instantly thought “she looks and sounds Lebanese”. Got confirmed when you spoke Arabic 😂 loved the video keep it up 🙌🏻

[@AccidentalAdult]

Good catch! thank you!

[@Silverlarkspur87]

I didn't notice the oil spots until after I washed it the first time. I think it's set in.

[@AccidentalAdult]

Oh no! sorry to hear that! hope you get them removed!

[@lifeisagift5627]

Can we use this second method on black color ya 2albe?

[@AccidentalAdult]

sure

[@z10s29]

Wow lol I was so surprised when you said the water was hot in Arabic 😂 I didn’t expect that.

[@AccidentalAdult]

i'm full of surprises my friend😁

[@Getstr8cash]

I got cologne stains on my sweater and I can’t get it off help please i don’t want to ruin it

[@AccidentalAdult]

i hope the tips in this video helps you out!

[@sonarku6836]

Got a new shirt, and starting cooking sum eggs and the oil done jumped and landed on my whole shirt

[@AccidentalAdult]

I hope you were able to save it!

[@filmsbynix]

Will this work on puffer jackets

[@AccidentalAdult]

I'm not sure, you need to try

[@rheaanand266]

I was freaking out.....then I saw this......works .... Thanks❤️

[@AccidentalAdult]

So glad I was able to help you! 💛

[@railynmangacop9494]

Lets not talk anout fresh oil on the cloth how about 2-3× i clean my hoodie and yet still the oil is still there.

[@AccidentalAdult]

oh noo sorry to hear that

[@muthaFlipinMoJo55]

May I ask where you got that green shirt from?

[@AccidentalAdult]

It was from bershka

[@billshadel8550]

I find it much easier to pretreat with straight liquid laundry detergent. Let it sit for a few minutes and wash at desired temp in machine with the rest of the load. Never fails on any color even for set oil stains

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thank you for sharing!

[@nathalieleonardo4818]

So this won’t work if the oil has been sitting for weeks?

[@AccidentalAdult]

You have to try! Don’t lose hope

[@TwinkleToes_Aaron]

Thank but what if you don’t have a washer/can’t get to one?

[@AccidentalAdult]

You can hand wash the item😊

[@TwinkleToes_Aaron]

@@AccidentalAdult thank you! Also the video helped me so much!

[@MFNTRAE]

thanks so much real helpful. never eating fried chicken with Armani on again🤣

[@AccidentalAdult]

Any time! hahah yeah probably a good idea😂

[@yellow-skinnedwacky-man5121]

I spill peanut butter oil on to my grey sweat pants. It looks like I peed myself. What methods should I use to get rid of it?🤔

[@AccidentalAdult]

Hahaha oh no! I would try both methods😁 i hope it works out for you!

[@virdi1992]

I love your hand gestures. You’re a cutie!

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thank you!

[@WELTHACOOKING]

Oh wow thank you so much I can fix my dress thank you

[@AccidentalAdult]

Glad I could help!

[@selfmade2464]

would it work on blank sweatpants?

[@AccidentalAdult]

doesn't hurt to try

[@annette1913]

How do I remove a dry stain?

[@AccidentalAdult]

The second part of the video explains your question!😊

[@ayeshasaeed3140]

And the pickled turmeric yellow oil?

[@AccidentalAdult]

Ohh you have to try!

[@bpositive.1410]

Thanks,it's works

[@AccidentalAdult]

You are very welcome! So happy to help!

[@dinact1292]

What if is black color ? Hot water too?

[@AccidentalAdult]

It's best to check the label first

[@byhadeel5459]

Habeeetek haha thanks for the video

[@AccidentalAdult]

Thank youuuu! and you're welcome

[@rudra1907]

''And I'll see you next timeeee'' Please make video's more frequently :D

[@AccidentalAdult]

That's the plan my friend 😁I will do my best!

[@oskroskroskroskr]

the problem is that once you start scrubbing it with detergent (etc) you can no longer see the stain. So you have no idea if it's working or not. You basically have to wash the item wait till it dries, then repeat the whole process. Or is there a better way?

[@AccidentalAdult]

thats a very good question. i just do the entire area of where it was and clean around it as well

[@Luh.Ventus]

Just got a new sweater and thought it wasnjust water and the next day I got laundry I saw it was still there and I was like “F*#k” but thanks. I am trying to see if it works rn. Cross your fingers 🤞🏽

[@AccidentalAdult]

Oh no! Were you able to get it out?

[@Luh.Ventus]

@@AccidentalAdult it had set but its barely visible now so at least I can wear it.

[@AccidentalAdult]

@@Luh.Ventus that's actually great to hear, I'd take it as a win

[@Luh.Ventus]

@@AccidentalAdult 100%

[@TheCherry145]

This works for perfume stains?

[@AccidentalAdult]

I don't know but you can try!

[@lupe7942]

Would this also work on a black hoodie?

[@AccidentalAdult]

I believe it would

[@lupe7942]

@@AccidentalAdult Alright thank you!I'll try it when I get home!

[@AccidentalAdult]

Let me know how it goes!

[@lupe7942]

@@AccidentalAdult alright

[@lupe7942]

@@AccidentalAdult Omg it actually worked, I rubbed the soap in but I put some lime in to it as well and washed it out and you can't really see it anymore until you get really closed to it.Thank you!💚

[@zacharykassab5446]

Can anyone help me it’s Vaseline and I tried leaving the soap in longer and I can’t get it out tried multiple times can someone help with some ideas

[@AccidentalAdult]

i guess your best bet after trying several times is taking it to a professional cleaner

[@zacharykassab5446]

@@AccidentalAdult u sure there is nothing else u can think of does baking powder do anything ?

[@AccidentalAdult]

@@zacharykassab5446 sadly i have no idea how you can get it out😞

[@zacharykassab5446]

@@AccidentalAdult dang that stinks should I leave the soap in there for longer and use like burning hot water maybe then it could Work?

[@dr.phenom]

can I do it after washing the cloth

[@AccidentalAdult]

It is better to do it before washing

[@dr.phenom]

@@AccidentalAdult but I washed it before seeing ur video what should I do now

[@AccidentalAdult]

Try removing it with both methods. Good luck i hope it works!

[@seanstr26m123]

I'm trying this now. Dried on stains. They are hang drying now.

[@AccidentalAdult]

Good luck! hope it works!

[@alexphillips4472]

dried on suntan oil has got me stumped!

[@AccidentalAdult]

did you get it out??

[@alexs3922]

Thank you) ❤😊

[@AccidentalAdult]

you are so welcome!

[@bris813]

can this work on jeans?

[@AccidentalAdult]

I think so

[@maniocree]

What about corn starch

[@AccidentalAdult]

i havent tried it! but please do and let me know how it goes😁