any tips for getting gear oil smell out of fabric?

[Pete M]

so today I manage to temper my glorious high of finally pulling that 2wd aX-15 (long story) by promptly getting gear oil dribbling out of it all over my hat that I had set down next to the Jeep.  fml

 

so it's been washed with the rest of my work clothes but still reeks.  next up is a lengthy soak in dish soap and warm water.  no idea if that will actually do anything. 

 

thoughts?  I love my work hat.  I'd buy a thousand more if they were still available, but they are not. 

[silvertwinkiehobo]

Try brake cleaner (essentially dry cleaning solvent). Try it on an inconspicuous area first, to make sure it doesn't strip color or melt plastic. If you're good to go, spray it into an old white rag, place another rag on the other side of the stain, and vigorously rub the stain.

[Eagle]

Fabreeze ... and time

 

[watchamakalit]

Fire has always worked well for me.

[marcial88]

so today I manage to temper my glorious high of finally pulling that 2wd aX-15 (long story) by promptly getting gear oil dribbling out of it all over my hat that I had set down next to the Jeep.  fml
 
so it's been washed with the rest of my work clothes but still reeks.  next up is a lengthy soak in dish soap and warm water.  no idea if that will actually do anything. 
 
thoughts?  I love my work hat.  I'd buy a thousand more if they were still available, but they are not. 

Use the purple degreaser cleaner sold at autozone and other parts store. Spray it on the hat until its dripping, throw in the washer and air dry it. Repeat if needed.

1986 Jeep Comanche X
4WD GM 2.8L V6
Front: Stock Dana 30
Rear: Stock AMC 20
Los Angeles CA

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[Pete M]

update:  the 24hr soak (with occasional agitation) in dishsoap and warm water seems to have removed 90% of the smell.  

 

now starting a Febreze and sun-drying regimen...

[rokinn]

You might try a citrus cleaner on it next.  I've gotten oil type stains out even after they have been through the dryer.  They have spray type for clothes, another for BBQ grills, or just hand cleaner for mechanics.  Enzymatic cleaners and odor removal for pets also.  Nature's Miracle for example.

[Crash]

Super clean, febreeze, fast orange makes a laundry soap as well.

[75sv1]

I've tried Ozium on car interiors. Takes out the smoker smell. You can find it at True Value or the Auto Parts Stores. I've used K2R to lift oil out of wood. It is made to remove stains from fabrics. Not sure if it would work as well as other stuff. 

[Torq_Shep]

You selling the 2wd AX15? =P 

 

Assuming it isn't toasted. 

[Pete M]

1 hour ago, Torq_Shep said:

You selling the 2wd AX15? =P 

 

Assuming it isn't toasted. 

 

yes eventually. 

[mjeff87]

Learn to embrace the delicate scent of gear oil.  The sulphur imparts a beautiful smell