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Bamboo tshirt, grease spots, what to do

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PoodlesRUs · 08/08/2024 22:15

Cooking oil splattered on bamboo tshirt. Can't get to washing machine for next 8 hours. Is that too long to save the tshirt? Anything I should do meantime? Any options would need to be colour safe.

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Theoware · 08/08/2024 22:20

Would washing up liquid work on bamboo fibres? That’s the only thing that’s worked for me with oil when I’ve done something similar.

PoodlesRUs · 08/08/2024 22:21

Theoware · 08/08/2024 22:20

Would washing up liquid work on bamboo fibres? That’s the only thing that’s worked for me with oil when I’ve done something similar.

Worth a shot I guess? I don't really understand bamboo material tbh, I suspect there's a strong element of greenwashing! Back to the point however, I could try it and if it works I shall report back.

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CurlsLDN · 08/08/2024 22:23

Yep washing up liquid neat, rubbed on the stain (both sides) then rinsed, then into washing machine later.

bamboo is a brilliant fibre and far more sustainable than cotton, but you can treat it just the same

Wahine24 · 09/08/2024 00:44

Elbow grease spray is amazing on stains ( grease/blood/ mystery stains!)

Fraaahnces · 09/08/2024 05:48

Old school laundry soap is great if you can find it too

Wahine24 · 09/08/2024 08:55

Be aware old school laundry soap can block modern washing machines really easily

PoodlesRUs · 21/09/2024 00:54

Apologies for forgetting to update. I put neat washing up liquid on each spot then left it overnight (machine is too noisy and I read it's unsafe to run overnight). Actually I left it most of the day too as I had had some very intense shifts and slept extra long. When my top did finally get washed it came out perfectly, not a spot of grease to be seen!

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