Cleaning oil off jerseys

[Jezston]

My main two commuting jerseys have got black oily marks at the bottom left of them - I think it's safe to assume this comes from when I've carried my bike up stairs holding it to my left, so the chain has rubbed against my jersey.

It's not too big a deal, but I can't seem to properly clean the stuff off. One of my jerseys, a nice red Rapha top, can only be washed at 30 degrees.

I've tried soaking them, but it hasn't made much of a difference.

Any tips, apart from stop carrying my bike over my left shoulder?

 

[slowmotion]

You could try a solvent based spot remover or something like a dry cleaning fluid. Some of the good ones, like trike, have been banned. Isopropyl alcohol may do the trick.

 

[Dayvo]

Try using some butter or margarine (seriously!).

 

[cyberknight]

Interesting i got a new jersey and then picked the bike up and chainringed it after maybe 10 washes with stain remover you can still see marks , would the white spirit get it out now?

 

[lukesdad]

Spray vanish on it give it a good hard rub then wash.

 

[Mad at urage]

Leave the stains there,they prove you really use the bike!

 

[Hacienda71]

Rub a little swarfega into the area and then wash as usual.

 

[Manonabike]

I've used degreaser in the past with great results BUT both times I have done it within hours of me making a mess of my jersey

 

[fossyant]

My problem tends to be waterproofs getting oil on them.

 

[jay clock]

good stuff.... http://www.k2rbrands.com/products/original.htm

 

[Jezston]

good stuff.... http://www.k2rbrands...ts/original.htm

THAT I think I'll get! Not really too keen on rubbing white spirit into expensive clothes!

Also be good at removing the grease from the top step in my hallway on the odd occasion I've put my bike down a bit ...quickly

Ooh they are based in Derby! ... OH WAIT
Err ... can you actually buy this stuff in the UK?

EDIT Yes you can!

 

[Mad at urage]

THAT I think I'll get! Not really too keen on rubbing white spirit into expensive clothes!

Also be good at removing the grease from the top step in my hallway on the odd occasion I've put my bike down a bit ...quickly

Ooh they are based in Derby! ... OH WAIT
Err ... can you actually buy this stuff in the UK?

EDIT Yes you can!

Hmmm... re. the bold ... Have you read the safety data sheet?

INGREDIENT CAS # %by Weight
Acetone 67-64-1 5-10%
Methyl Acetate 79-20-9 70-90%
Liquefied Petroleum Gas 68476-86-8 10-30%


Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors may cause central nervous system damage. Vapor may produce anesthetic effects and feeling of euphoria.
FIRST AID:
Ingestion- Aspiration hazard. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth.
Inhalation: If respiratory symptoms or other symptoms of exposure develop, move victim away from source of exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek immediate medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected area with large amounts of water. IF skin surface is damaged, apply a clean dressing and seek medical attention.
Eye: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 min., Get Medical attention immediately.
Potential Health Effects: Eye: Eye irritant. Skin: Skin irritant. Inhalation: Low degree of toxicity by inhalation. Ingestion: Low degree of toxicity by ingestion.

Take care with that !

 

[porteous]

Cilit Bang. Discovered it for boat cleaning. It will either get the oil off or dissolve the jersey

 

[HLaB]

I use a Vanish Soap to get stains out of my clothes although it can take a few washes/ re-treatments with the 30 deg stuff.

 

[al-fresco]

Swafega. Rub it directly onto the spots and then wash as normal. Might need a couple of attempts.