I want to remove silicone oil stains from clothing. Should I try a hot or cold wash first?

Question

Thanks for any tips!

Answer 1

Neither...dust the stain with some baby powder or some cornstarch and let it sit overnight to try and soak up the oil.  If any oil spot remains, I would put a couple of squirts of dawn dish soap (not the kind with bleach in it) in a blender with a little water and blend until all foamy.  Dab the stain with the foam, let it sit for about 5 minutes and wipe with a damp cloth.  Let it dry to see if the stain was removed.  If not, I would wash in cold water but don't put it in the dryer until you're sure the stain is gone, or it will get baked in.  Good Luck!