My husband got engine grease on his military uniform (his BDU's) We usually take it to the cleaners, but don't

Question

have time because he needs them Monday. Any suggestions for how to remove it?

Answer 1

I would use some stain remover... look for one that says it will work with grease... then I'd wash them (on cold so the stain doesn't set) If the stain is gone after one wash, go ahead and dry them. If it's still there after the wash, treat it with the stain remover again and keep washing/ stain removing until it's out. Once it's out you can dry it.

Answer 2

I don't know where you are, but some supermarkets and staples stores carry a spot remover called Amodex.  It takes out *anything*!!!

Answer 3

Believe it or not WD40 sprayed on the grease will take the grease out and then you can use dishwashing liquid to take out the WD40 and then launder as usual. If it's really bad grease the hold the stain over the sink and pour boiling water over it after doing these 2 things.

Answer 4

spray and wash is good for that and you rub it in and use water with it and then put in washer.

Answer 5

Simple Green is a cleaner you can buy at places like Wal-Mart.  It's concentrated but I'd use it full strength on engine grease.

Scrape as much of the grease off as you can.  Spray the Simple Green on and let sit for awhile.  Wipe off with a paper towel and respray.  Let that lay awhile.  Then wash in as warm of water as the fabric will allow.  Might have to treat, leave lay and wash a couple of times to get the whole thing out.

Answer 6

Well, i have BDU's too, if the cleaners can't deal with it, try to get a new pair, i have friends that just buy new ones

Answer 7

Pre wash them in some dawn dishsoap in hot water ,that stuff will disolve any grease.