I got a stain.

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Puda at 11.14.08 - 5:39 pm
I have a chain stain on my shirt from when I raised my bike to put it on a bus rack. Does anyone have any advice on how to get it out? I already put it through the wash, but the greasy chainprint is still there.
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Yeah.. like Eric said... those hand cleaner the auto mechanics use. Goop!
digablesoul11.14.08 - 7:47 pm
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Got milk at the office? I haven't tried it on a chain oil stain, but in a pinch milk sometimes does the job of lifting stains when nothing better is available. Worked for me once, at the office, 30 years ago, for a fountain pen ink stain on a white cotton shirt! The owner saw that and said, "Wow slick, you'll make someone a great wife some day". He was an asshole, glad I don't work for him anymore.
Or WTF just wear it with pride: "I ride a bike and I'm not afraid of a little chain oil!!"
Or keep a spare shirt at the office for the next time it happens.
At least it's Friday!!!!
OverTheHill11.14.08 - 10:47 pm
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believe it or not, most chain stains come out really easily with some liquid dish soap and cold water in the sink if you catch it early enough. Get the area wet and rub in some soap with your fingers before using your fingernails or a butter knife to gently scrape the grease off the surface of the cloth. I've saved so many shirts since Brett's Mom taught my this technique. You'll thank her later.
Undercover Bob11.14.08 - 11:29 pm
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just be thankful it wasnt a ROOT STAIN!
Jakuta11.14.08 - 11:41 pm
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Amodex
will take out just about any grease or oil based stain. It comes with a cute little toothbrush to work out the stain. Best stuff ever invented.
NixonTwin11.15.08 - 12:28 am
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Just forget it and buy a brand new Barchopz t-shirt for $5.00 (its a great deal!!!)
speedybrian200011.15.08 - 11:10 am
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crazy as this sounds olive oil gets grease out almost instantly. Works perfect on skin. On fabric just make sure the oil doesn't become the stain you'll need to remove next.
indigis11.15.08 - 5:19 pm
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