Grease all over Pearl Izumi windbreaker - any hope?

[Fitmiss]

It seems to me that I also had grease on my PI windbreaker. I googled a search for getting out grease. I think I remember using aloe to get the grease out. You can buy it at most stores like cvs. It is a clear gel that comes in a small bottle. Keep it around as it is great for burns.

[SouthernBelle]

Check an auto parts place for a good degreaser.

[Jo-n-NY]

I have the Screaming Yellow PI Wind Whisper jacket. I got grease on it last year and "Shout" got it out. I sprayed it, let it sit a while, then washed in the machine. I was considerably lighter. Do not put it in the dryer!!! I sprayed more shout, let it sit, then tried to rub it out. After the process repeat a few times, I have no more grease on my jacket.

My Mom has been using Shout for years, and I do not think it has ever failed us. Sometimes you might have to add a little elbow grease but eventually stains will come out

~ JoAnn

[SouthernBelle]

As I was just throwing towels in the washer, I looked up at the shelf and realized I knew the answer to your Q. I had just forgotten it.

Go to a Joann's or Hancocks Fabric store and ask for the Carbona products. They have these little bottles that are specialized for a particular type of stain.

[Triskeliongirl]

I second SHOUT. That is what I use. It works so well sometimes I'll work on my bike in white and pink blouses, and the stains come right out.

[abejita]

I know this is an old thread...but I just wanted to tell you that the wd-40 and dawn work wonders. I got home from my ride today and noticed that I had chain marks on my new jersey and immediately came to the forum because I knew the ladies here would know how to get it out!

Mary

[WindingRoad]

I've discovered that the orange smelling tennis shoe cleaner that comes in a foaming can takes bike grease off of car seats so you might try that? I bought mine at Footlocker a while back. It's called Oxy-Sport cleaner. Hope that helps.

[Kathi]

Dawn is not formulated for fabrics, use liquid Tide which is formulated to remove grease from fabric.

[MommyBird]

Avon Skin-So-Soft works wonders on oily stains. Sometimes it leaves a ring but that will wash out after a couple of runs. Removes adhesives like a charm.
WD-40 is always my second choice as it is not as friendly as the Skin-So-Soft. It is easier to get. Avon ladies will not leave you alone once they find you. Ebay is the way to go.
I am a big fan of rubbing alcohol as well. It dissolves a surprising number of pesky things.
I recently damaged a jacket with Simple Green trying to remove ink.

[zoom-zoom]

I've always had good luck with Goop or Gojo hand cleaners...very gentle, but very good at getting oil/grease stains out of fabrics.

[alimey]

I would write to PI - maybe even enclosing the item. Tell them how much you love it - I bet they replace it (although if it's not current season it might be more tricky). Either way - might be worth emailing them. Then if they are helpful & reply you can post here what a great company they are. If they dont - then goodness help them . . . .

[Librarygirl]

I regularly get grease on my jerseys when I put my bike in the car and take it out (I have no bike rack - have to wrestle it in and out of the boot). Tried everything - sugar soap, dish detergent etc. to no avail. Then found this stuff at LBS. It truly is a miracle at getting grease out, and works well on hands also, and no chemicals or petroleum based products. Excellent!

http://www.rocklube.com/products_detail_miraclered.html

[taranoel]

I have been very successful removing oil from clothes with Murphy's Oil Soap. Spray it on the jacket and then chuck it in the washing machine.

[Loraura]

Have you tried chain degreaser?

I think Citrus Brite might be the name of what I use. It gleans grease off my cassette and chain super well. I'd try it on a test spot of the material and see if it is safe, and if so, I'd give it a try.

[Xrayted]

Goop or Go-Jo hand cleaner. Not the kind with pumice in it, the smooth kind. Works easily. Then just throw in the laundry with everything else like normal.
Spot Shot would probably work well too. It is the bees knees on carpet stains. Just spray on, let it sit for 1/2 hr, dab it out. Done.