Melt Away Scissors Oil Stains From Your Boxers Easily
Talk about a bummer: you pulled out a pair of your favorite boxers, only to find they are stained with scissors oil. We know this isn't the way you planned to start your day. However, good news is that we have a simple solution to help get your boxers back in pristine condition.
Updated 03 Mar 2023
By Brane Lukman
What You'll Need
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent
- White vinegar
- Bucket
Steps to Clean Scissors Oil Off Your Boxers
- Fill a bucket with cold water and add 1/4 cup of dish soap.
- Gently agitate your stained boxers in soapy water for several minutes.
- Let the boxers soak in the soapy water for 30-60 minutes.
- Empty the bucket and refill it with cold water.
- Add 1 tablespoon of laundry detergent and stir the water gently.
- Submerge your boxers in the soapy water and allow them to soak for another 30 minutes.
- Empty the bucket again, and rinse your boxers with cold water.
- If your boxers still have stains, add 1/4 cup of white vinegar to the bucket, along with cold water; let the boxers soak in the mixture for 20-30 minutes.
- Rinse the boxers completely with cold water.
Final Tips for Removing Scissors Oil Stains from Your Boxers
- Always use cold water when washing your boxers - never hot or warm water!
- If you don’t have any dish soap or laundry detergent handy, you can use white vinegar instead.
- Don’t be too vigorous when agitating the boxers in soapy water - you don’t want to damage the fabric.