How to Get Transmission Lubricant Out of Clothing

If your clothing comes into contact with transmission lubricant, there is little doubt that it will display a highly visible stain as well as a strong odor. Before you trash your favorite clothing because of an ugly transmission oil stain, try removing the stain on your own. There is a do-it-yourself stain removal method that will remove lubricant stains without the use of strong chemicals or expensive dry cleaning professionals.

Flat surface
Talcum powder
Small whisk broom
one-half cup grease-cutting liquid dish detergent
Small bowl
one-quarter cup water
Scouring brush
Washing machine

Instructions

- 1
  Place the garment on a flat surface.
- 2
  Sprinkle enough talcum powder on the stain to completely cover it.
- 3
  Allow to sit overnight.
- 4
  Brush the talcum powder away using a small whisk brush.
- 5
  Pour one-half cup grease-cutting liquid dish detergent into a small bowl.
- 6
  Add one-quarter cup water to the dish detergent.
- 7
  Pour a small amount of the detergent mixture onto the stain.
- 8
  Scrub the soap mixture into the stain with a scouring brush. Continue scrubbing until the stain lifts from the garment.
- 9
  Launder the garment in a washing machine as usual.

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