Help!!! How can I safely remove oil?
 

Oh my!!! I am so upset. I oiled my machine yesterday and I guess I got too much. It leaked a drop about the size of a quarter onto my backing fabric!! Does anyone know how I can get it out without washing? It is already in the quilting process! Luckily it didn't get on the top. Help!!!

I've had good luck with the Shout Advanced in the spray can. It says it is for greasy stains.

If the Shout doesn't work: Blot as best you can with a paper towel or dry washcloth. Then cover both sides of the stain with a heavy layer of baby powder (cornstarch would probably work, too), place the area on a hard surface, and put a couple heavy books on it overnight. Brush off baby powder in the morning and see how it looks. Repeat if needed.

I use Dawn dish liquid for oil type spots. I figure if they used it to take oil off wildlife from oil spills than it should work on my much smaller "spills". Spot clean it with a few drops. It is very effective , so much so I keep a bottle near my washer.

I do the same thing! Shhhhhh...we don't want the makers of Dawn to get wind of it and then try to package it as a laundry aid and charge an enormous price!! I think it works better than Shout or Resolve and sometimes Oxyclean

I too use Dawn dish washing liquid. Nearly always works. Especially if I get to it quickly.

#1piecemaker, maybe you could treat and wash just that spot and not the whole piece of fabric.

I read yesterday that you can rub regular chalk on a grease stain . Supposedly the chalk absorbs the oil and you can brush it away. I would try it on a sample 1st tho...after the Dawn attempt!

I got grease on my double wedding ring quilt. After my crying fit, I came to the board for advice. I was told to use Dawn. I scrubbed it with a bit of Dawn and a damp rag. It came right out.

This board should be in charge of the world. They know how to fix everything.

Dawn dish liquid always does the trick for me.

If perchance the Dawn isn't sufficient you can try GermX or other waterless hand sanitizer/cleaner.