Accidents happen! It's easy to get scissor oil on your clothing if you're working with fabrics or doing a craft project. Don't fret - follow this simple guide to get scissor oil stains out of your jacket.
Updated 03 Mar 2023
By Luke Smith
Working with fabrics can be a messy business. If you’re cutting material for a craft project or making alterations to clothing, it’s easy to get drops of scissor oil on your garment — especially a jacket. But don’t worry, there are some simple steps you can take to remove scissor oil from your apparel and get your jacket looking as good as new.
The first step you should take when you notice a scissor oil stain on your jacket is to take a clean, dry towel and gently blot the fabric to remove as much of the oil as possible. Make sure you don’t rub or scrub the stain, as this may cause it to spread and make it even harder to remove.
After blotting the area, apply a small amount of dish detergent to stained area. The detergent will help to break down the oil and make removing the stain a lot easier.
Once you’ve applied the detergent, let it sit on the stain for a few minutes. This will give detergent enough time to work its magic. During this time, you can also use a soft brush or cloth to work detergent into fabric and really get the stain out.
Once the detergent has had enough time to break down the oil, rinse out the area with cold water. You can also use a wet cloth to gently dab the fabric to help remove as much of the oil and detergent as possible.
When you’re satisfied that you’ve removed as much of stain as you can, put the jacket in the washing machine and follow the care instructions on the garment label. Then, take your freshly laundered jacket out, hang it up, and admire how good as new your garment looks!
Accidents happen, and scissor oil stains on jackets are no exception. Hopefully, this simple guide has given you some advice on how to remove scissor oil stains from your clothing. Just remember to blot, apply detergent, rinse, and launder — before you know it, the stain will be gone!
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