Got a question and a possible trade offer for a binder.

Does anyone know a good way to minimize oil stains on an Underworks binder? I didn't know I was going to be changing my friend's oil tonight and had my new binder on under two t-shirts, and when the drain plug came out the oil pan wasn't quite where it should be, so I ended up laying in a good amount of oil, which of course soaked through. A lot. I'm not TOO concerned because I'm sure it'll be getting plenty of oil/whatever on it in the future now (I was just planning on not wearing it when doing car stuff, but couldn't change clothes tonight and now that it already has oil on it...) but it'd be nice if there's a way to get some of it off.

And I ordered a small double front compression shirt, but it was too tight, so I got a medium. I still have the small, which I've worn twice and which is NOT the one with oil all over it, it's actually clean and everything, so I'm wondering if anyone has a medium out there in decent shape that they'd be willing to trade for a practically new small. Let me know.

Now that I actually wrote out the oil question I'm feeling it's ridiculous because I don't care that much, BUT if there's some way that takes out most of the oil on nylon and spandex, it'd be nice to know about that to keep that binder in nicer condition.

try soaking the binder in dawn dish soap.  I've heard that works.  Or you could google it.  Lots of car mechanics have this issue also and there may be a commercial degreasing laundry soap (Lestoil?) that works.

I have a M binder (underworks compression shirt) I can trade also.  PM me.

Jay

I would say washing up liquid (soap) and or a hot wash a REAL hot wash.. soaking it.

I researched the web and found this.

QuoteWhat to do immediately: One of the best things to do first is to sprinkle plenty of salt on the oil, rub it very gently and then sprinkle some more salt until it's completely covered. Let it stay for at least 5 minutes. Salt will absorb the oil and only a dry looking spot will be left. After shaking the salt off, drop a few drops of warm water and a little drop of a good detergent and rub very gently with a soft toothbrush until you get it foamy and let it stay another 5 minutes, then wipe with a soft piece of cloth and warm water, and then wash the pants.

If the stain is only 1-2 days old, salt will not help as oil already penetrated the fabric, however it's still possible to clean it using a liquid detergent and warm water. Do the same thing as I described above, drop a few drops warm water enough to damp the stain area, than just a little drop of the detergent and rub it gently by adding a few drops of warm water every now and then. After repeating that for a few minutes, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water and wash the pants.

Hope that helps!