Have you ever spilled oil on your clothing and had absolutely no idea how to get it out? What if I told you that all you need is ONE natural ingredient to get that pesky oil stain out of your clothes for good? Here’s the effortless way I remove oil stains on clothing.
This stain removing tip works great for cooking oils, body oils, and massage oils. I’ve used it time and time again for removing sweet almond oil from my clothes. I use almond oil often as a carrier oil with my essential oils and always wind up with drips on my pants. This natural stain remover takes it out every time!
What you need: Eucalyptus oil
How to treat the stain: Right before laundering, apply a few drops of eucalyptus oil to the oil stain and rub it in gently. Toss the soiled garment into your normal laundry cycle to wash. Presto!
Note: I’ve never needed to retreat a stain using this method, but be sure to check your garment to make sure stains are removed before throwing the load into the dryer, as the dryer is known to set stains.
*This is the eucalyptus oil I am currently using.
Hope you love this simple, effective laundry tip! (Because it’s probably the only one I’ve got. )
Awesome! I’ve never tried that before, but I do have a grease stain on one of my pants! Thanks so much for the tip!
Chelsea, I hope you have as great of results with it as I have. I was pretty impressed with it- especially since I’d previously misunderstood that essential oils aren’t really oils, per se. I still have a lot more to learn about using them, but so far, I’m loving it!
Where has this tip been all my life? I’ve never been about to get an oil stain out – ever. I’m going to do this next time I have a stain. Thanks!!
This is awesome. I have two shirts right now that I’m fighting with grease stains right on the front of them. Pesky things. Thank you for sharing this info! Never would have thought of it!
Happy to help! Hope this wipes away all traces of grease for you, Shell.
This is very useful information! My kids are always coming home with all sorts of stains and I don’t always know how to treat the stains. I will try these tips for sure!
It seems oils are good for more and more things. I am going to have to remember this tip. I don’t know how many things I thought were ruined due to oil stains.
Oh my gosh! I had no idea! This is an awesome laundry hack!
Using eucalyptus oil to remove stains? GENUIS! Why didn’t I know about this sooner. I can’t wait to try this tip out for myself <3
This is what I need. With all my baking and cooking, I ruin clothes with oil spots. Definitely trying this one!!
This is so awesome! I will need to find the oil first but will definitely try this at home
Thank you!
Hey thanks for the tip, I had no idea that you could use one type of oil to remove another… that’s just crazy but cool!
This is great. Every once in a while I splash oil on myself while cooking.
This sounds like a great product! I am very meticulous when it comes to my laundry, I need to try this!
Oh wow! I really need to try this. I have about 5 shirts that I’ve been trying to get the stain out and don’t want to part with. Thanks for the suggestions and tips.
I’ve never heard of this tip before! I always throw some baby powder onto the spot, let it sit, and then brush it off….works like a charm!
Great to know, Lisa! I’ve heard of this but never have powder on hand. Will keep this in my laundry arsenal.
Great to know. I have also used Murphys Oil Soap in the laundry to help remove oil stains. I love these little hacks!
Such a good tip for me to know. My boys have their hair in locs. When I’m rushing in the am, I tend to drip oil on their clothes when trying to treat their scalp. Now I have a remedy. Thanks
Great method! I have used it to remove a stain from my sofa. It works! I was really surprised. Thank you for sharing it. Best regards!
So happy to hear it worked for you, Viola. I haven’t tried using the oil to remove stains from upholstery, but sure am glad to hear that it’s effective.
This is a really unusual tip. Using an oil to remove another oil. Have to try it.
I realize this is a super old post but I just purchased a new dress and before even wearing it accidentally spilled avocado oil on it! I am on vacation and don’t have access to a washing machine nor any laundering amenities and am wondering if this still works on stains that have been there over some time?
Hi Jennifer, this should work, no matter if the stain has been there for a week or so. Thanks for contacting me.