Peanut butter oil is one of the most common stains in homes. It happens when you spill peanut butter on your clothes or carpet, and then it dries up. The good news is that it’s not as difficult to remove as you might think.
Here are some tips for removing peanut butter stains from clothing:
What Is Peanut Butter?
Peanut butter is exactly what it sounds like: a paste made from ground peanuts. While most people think of it as a food item, peanut butter is also used to make cosmetics, industrial lubricants, and even fuel for cars! It’s a healthy alternative for those who want to avoid animal fats and cholesterol found in other types of oils.
Does Peanut Butter Wash Out of Clothes?
Peanut butter may not wash out easily, but it can be removed with some time and effort. The key is to soak your clothing in warm water with detergent before washing them again in hot water with detergent. You may have some luck using dish soap if you don’t have laundry soap available. As long as you’re patient enough, this method should work well for most stains on clothes caused by peanut butter.
What Dissolves Peanut Butter?
Peanut butter is a sticky substance, but there are a few things that can dissolve it. Vinegar, dish detergent, rubbing alcohol, Dawn Soap, and WD-40 are the most common substances that dissolve peanut butter.
- Vinegar: Vinegar is an acid and will dissolve the sugars in peanut butter. It is also able to act as a solvent for some types of fats and oils.
- Dish Detergent: Dish detergents have surfactants (detergents) that attach themselves to water molecules so they can be mixed together with grease or oil molecules in order to wash them away from plates, pans, and other items.
- Rubbing Alcohol: Rubbing alcohol has low enough surface tension that it can penetrate deep into surfaces like peanut butter and dissolve some of the sugar molecules present there.
How to Remove Peanut Butter Oil from Clothes
If you have recently stained your clothes with peanut butter oil, try the following methods:
Dry cleaning solvent
If you have access to dry cleaning solvent, use this method first on your clothes. It should not damage any fibers in your clothing, but you may need to pretreat some stubborn stains.
Use a clean cloth or sponge dipped in the solvent to blot the stain until it’s gone. Rinse with water afterward to remove any remaining residue from the fabric surface.
Detergent/water mixture
Mix one part detergent with two parts water in a spray bottle and spray directly on the stain. Allow it to sit for several minutes before rinsing out completely with cold water. Repeat if necessary until all of the peanut butter oil has been removed from your clothes.
Vinegar soak
Soak the stained area of your shirt in vinegar overnight before laundering as usual in cold water. Vinegar is an acid that helps break down oils like peanut butter oil so they can be washed out easily during the washing process without needing additional treatment afterward.
Apply directly to the stain and rub gently until it lifts away from the fabric, then wash as usual in warm water without detergent or dry clean if necessary depending on what type of clothing you have (use caution when washing wool). If the stain persists after soaking for several hours repeat until it disappears completely
How to Remove Peanut Butter Oil from Carpet
- Dry cleaning solvent. This is the most effective way to remove peanut butter oil from the carpet, and it’s also the most dangerous. You’ll need to enlist someone who knows what they’re doing when using this method, as it’s easy for things to go wrong if you don’t follow proper safety precautions. The process involves saturating the affected area with a solvent that can dissolve the oil, then scrubbing it out thoroughly with water and rinsing again until all traces of peanut butter are gone.
- Detergent/water mixture. Mix 1 cup of detergent in 1 gallon (3.8 L) of hot water and pour over affected areas until all stains are removed—then rinse well with clean water before letting dry completely overnight so any remaining residue is absorbed into your carpet rather than left behind on its surface.
- Vinegar soak: Pour enough white vinegar into a bowl or bucket filled halfway up with warm water so that when added together they equal 2 gallons (7 L). Soak stained clothes in this solution overnight before washing them normally at least once more time afterward; repeat if necessary until no more color comes out during washing cycles.”
How to Get Peanut Butter Oil Out of Couch
To remove peanut butter oil from a couch, follow these steps:
- Sprinkle baking soda onto the stain and let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Vacuum the area well.
- Use a clean white cloth to sponge the stain with dry cleaning solvent or club soda.
- Let air-dry or blot with paper towels until no more liquid is absorbed by a paper towel.
Conclusion
As we saw, peanut butter oil is a lot like regular peanut butter. It’s sticky and hard to wash out of clothes and carpets. But if you know the right steps, you can remove this stain from your clothing and other surfaces too.
