Removing Grease & Oil Stains from Your Work Gloves Easily

If you use work gloves in a setting where they come into contact with grease or oil, you know how frustrating it can be to keep them looking like new. But, don’t worry - it's relatively easy to remove stubborn grease and oil stains from work gloves if you know the right steps.


Updated 20 Feb 2023

By Isabelle Trottier

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Instructions

  1. Mix one part liquid laundry detergent with three parts warm water in a large bowl or sink.
  2. Wet your gloves completely in water and detergent mixture.
  3. Rub the gloves together to create a lather, focusing on areas with grease and oil stains.
  4. Allow the detergent mixture to sit on the gloves for five minutes.
  5. Rinse the gloves and then place them in your washing machine on the normal cycle with a regular detergent.
  6. Wait for washing cycle to finish and check your gloves to see if stains are gone.
  7. If the stains remain, add 1/2 cup of white or apple cider vinegar to the drum of the washer and then run the machine through a second cycle.
  8. Hang your gloves to air dry or place them in dryer on lowest possible setting.

Tips

  • Spot test any products on the gloves before using them to make sure they won’t cause discoloration or damage.
  • Allow the gloves to soak overnight in a mixture of 1/4 cup baking soda and one quart hot water for tough stains.
  • If your gloves are made of cotton or other natural fibers, scrub the stained areas with an old toothbrush for extra stain removal.

Things You'll Need

  • Liquid laundry detergent
  • White or apple cider vinegar
  • Baking soda
  • Old toothbrush (optional)

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