Check the tag on your clothes before washing. Use the hottest recommended setting you can to help lift the stain. Always air dry garments treated for oil stains. Heat from the dryer will set in any remaining oil, which makes it harder to remove later.
Wash the garment afterwards in the washing machine like you normally would. Warm or hot water is recommended for washing oil stains. The heat liquifies the oil and makes it easier to remove.
Machine wash your garment immediately with hot water to further loosen and lift the stain. Repeat the baking soda covering and rubbing process until the oil is totally absorbed before you add dish soap (you’ll know it’s absorbed when the baking soda stops turning brown). Repeat the entire process as necessary until the CBD oil stain is gone.
When the stain is no longer visible, blot the garment with a dry cloth to remove the cleaning materials. Repeat spraying the stain with the vinegar mixture and scrubbing with dish soap until the stain disappears, if necessary. For big CBD oil stains, sprinkle baking soda on both sides of the garment until you have a layer that’s a few millimeters thick. This method also works for oil stains on carpet or upholstery.
Afterward, machine wash the garment as normal and air dry. Washing helps get rid of any white streaks the salt might leave. This natural method is safe and effective to use on carpet or upholstery.
If the garment is white, try adding bleach to your load to improve the appearance of the stain even more. When blotting or rubbing soap into the stain, press gently to avoid pushing the stain deeper into the fabric.
Try adding 1 cup (237 mL) of white vinegar to the washing machine to help fight the stain and remove any lingering odors from the garment. Acetone will dissolve fabrics with modacrylic, acetate or triacetate materials in them and may damage fabrics with natural fibers, like wool or silk.
Wring out the excess water and hand wash it again in a fresh batch of hot water and detergent if the stain is still visible.
Check that the lighter fluid won’t damage your clothes by putting a small dot in a hidden spot on the garment. If the color is unaffected, it’s safe to use.
