How To Get Carmex Out Of Clothes

My son left his tube of Carmex in his jeans pocket and ruined a load of his clothes. Most hit were the t-shirts, some of which he didn't want to trash yet.

Any ideas to get this kind of grease stain out? Already tried good old pre-spot, and they've already been dried. Is it hopeless?

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February 12, 2008 0 found this helpful

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Kim, if you have already dried these items in the dryer, there's really not much you can do. (Heat will set the stain). If not, put a couple drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid on each spot, scrub a little and then wash as normal. Dawn is excellent in getting out oil/grease stains. Good Luck!

July 8, 2018 0 found this helpful

My AMAZING trick for any grease type stain is LESTOIL even if its been washed and dried. Its a miracle worker. My grandmother used it on pjs with bacon grease splattered all over the top that had already been washed and dried.

Afterward the pjs were like new!!!! Just put some on stain, let sit an hour or so and wash as normal. You can scrub if its really bad, but thats rarely needed. Great when you son uses his shirt as a napkin. Good luck.

July 25, 2019 0 found this helpful

I tried dawn when I spilt liquid Carmex from a hot car. the Dawn did absolutley no good after half an hour of careful scrubbing.

July 25, 2019 0 found this helpful

I scrubbed my clothing with Dawn liquid detergent for 1/2 hour after I spilt hot liquid Carmex on them. (I left the Carmex in my car on a very hot day.) The Dawn did absolutely no good.

I will try the Lestoil next.

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October 8, 2019 0 found this helpful

Thank you I will try this. Today in gym someone decided to smear carmax all over a racket and it got on my Jean's. I really hope this helps.

By Nance (Guest Post)

February 12, 2008 0 found this helpful

This is expensive, but dry cleaning solution might get it out. I've had a nice cotton tee-shirt dry cleaned and the spot was removed. Some dry cleaners have bulk loads for a set price.

February 12, 2008 0 found this helpful

Try using hydrogen peroxide as a prewash. If you have washed and dried already, let the peroxide soak for about 15 minutes. If that fails use a product called Awesome from the 99 cent store.

February 13, 2008 0 found this helpful

If you can find it, Lestoil is THE best grease and ring around the collar remover I have ever found. Granted, as Marnita says you may be out of luck, since you already dried the items. Do the tees have logos etc.

If not, have you considered dyeing them grease-colored lol. You might also try a mechanic's hand soap, since that's one of it's functions, to remove grease. Wash thoroughly after though.

By rita (Guest Post)

February 27, 2008 0 found this helpful

There is a degreaser called Greased Lightning you can use it for cleaning or it can be used on laundry to remove grease stains. You might want to give it a try.

By Cal (Guest Post)

March 24, 2008 0 found this helpful

Just removed Carmex from my Cashmere sweater with Dawn and cold water.Thank you!

By Jennifer (Guest Post)

September 6, 2008 0 found this helpful

This has happened to me a couple of times. The 1st time I finally had to take them to the Dry Cleaner. The second time I found this product called Zout Tripple Enzyme Foam. I worked! Use Zout!

July 27, 2009 0 found this helpful

Okay, I joined this website to thank everyone above for all your help. I went out on a limb and tried something alittle diffrent. I soaked the clothes in Dish Detergent (Not even Dawn it was Joy) and bought Oxi Clean Max Force. I couldn't even see the stains because the shirts were all wet, so I just randomly sprayed.

Put the clothes back in the washer and dryer, and no more stains. The clothes had the stains for over a month and I assumed it was just too late. But that Oxi Clean wasn't playing, it was only about 4 bucks but was worth it. Didn't even use half the bottle.

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