How to Get an Oil Stain Out of a Viscose Material

How to Get an Oil Stain Out of a Viscose Material
Published: Aug 13, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Paper towels
  • Plastic spoon
  • Baby powder
  • Grease-fighting dish soap
  • Sponge
  1. Lay the viscose material item flat, exposing the stain so it is easier to access.

  2. Blot fresh oil stains with paper towels. Scrape away solidified oil and grease with a plastic spoon.

  3. Cover the entire stain with baby powder and leave it overnight.

  4. Hold the viscose material item over the trash and brush away the baby powder with your hands.

  5. Rub a grease-fighting liquid dish soap into the stain with a sponge and leave it to sit for 15 minutes.

  6. Launder the viscose material item in warm water. Check the manufacturer’s instructions for specific care instructions for your particular item.

  7. Remove the viscose material item from the washer and look to see if the stain is gone. If it isn’t, treat it with soap again and rewash.

The Drip Cap

  • Viscose is a man-made synthetic material, the most common of which being rayon.
  • Blot fresh oil stains with paper towels.
  • Remove the viscose material item from the washer and look to see if the stain is gone.

Photo Credits

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Melynda Sorrels

Melynda Sorrels spent 10 years in the military working in different capacities of the medical field, including dental assisting, health services administration, decontamination and urgent medical care. Awarded the National Guardsman’s…

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