While you are working with a chainsaw, your clothes can get dirty from oil spillage. The most susceptible clothing is your pants. People regularly working with tools like chainsaws often keep a separate pair of clothing to wear during work. It ensures that your regular wearing clothes don’t get dirty. However, in the case of an unfortunate event of oil spillage, you can always remove the oil from your pants and other clothes. This article will explain different methods you can employ to get rid of the tough oil and grease stains.
How to Clean Chainsaw Oil off Pants
Please read all the methods completely before adopting one.
Method 1: Baking Soda and Vinegar
You will be surprised to know that common household items like baking soda and vinegar can be used to remove oil and grease stains from your clothing. Just follow the simple steps mentioned below and say goodbye to the stubborn stains on your pants.
- With the help of a paper towel or an old cloth, remove the excess oil from the pants or any other clothing stained by oil and grease.
- Sprinkle baking soda in a generous quantity over the entire stain and let it rest for at least 24 hours. Make sure you cover all the stained parts, and no portion of the stain is left visible.
- After 24 hours, use a vacuum or an old toothbrush to remove the baking soda. A vacuum cleaner will produce better results than a toothbrush.
- Now you will need a mixture of vinegar and water. Add one part of vinegar and two parts of water to a spray bottle. You can also use kitchen vinegar.
- Now scrub the stained area with soap and rub with a brush. Rinse the cloth and check. Either the stain will be completely removed, or it will be less visible now. You can repeat the process if the stain has not completely vanished.
Method 2: Chalk
If the stain is small, using chalk can be an effective remedy. It is less effective on deep and big stains. To make it work, you can follow the steps mentioned below.
- Remove any excess oil or grease from the garment.
- Now rub the entire spot with chalk. Make sure that the oil and grease absorb the chalk completely.
- Give it 6-8 hours, and then wash away the chalk.
Method 3: Ironing
Ironing can also help you remove the oil stains from the pants. Follow the steps below to work with this method.
- You will need a rag for this method. An old blanket or thick sheet can also work. Spread the rug or blanket on the ironing board.
- Scatter the baking soda or corn starch over the rag. You don’t need to cover the entire area. You just have to make sure that the affected area will come over the baking soda.
- Place the garment on the rag with the oiled portion downward. It must come on the top of the rag with baking soda.
- Turn the iron on and iron the side on top of the table. It will be the stained area of the pants. The baking soda will absorb the oil.
- You may need to repeat this process several times until the oil is completely removed. Make sure you use new baking soda and a clean portion of the rag every time.
Method 4: Dishwashing Liquid
You can also use your everyday dishwashing liquid to kick off the oil and grease marks from your pants after using a chainsaw. You will also need baking soda in this method.
- Add a drop of dishwashing liquid to the stained part of the clothes. If the stains are stubborn and settled in, add a little bit of baking soda to the dishwasher and make a thick and dense paste. Use an old toothbrush to rub the paste on the stained area.
- Wash the stained area with cold water. Make sure you place the pants in such a way that the stained area is facing downwards. The water should fall on the clean side.
- The stain will go away. If it is still there, repeat the process a couple of times with a more dense paste.
Method 5: Using Biological Laundry Detergents
If your pants are made from synthetic material, this method will work best. Biological detergents hold the power to kick out the stains which a regular detergent can’t. Let’s learn how to do it.
- Buy a high-quality biological detergent from the market. It will be used for pre-treatment. Pour a small amount of liquid on the stained area and rub it for a couple of minutes. Let it settle for 20-30 minutes.
- Pour water on the backside of the oiled portion of your pants.
- Now wash the pants as usual according to the instructions given.