What is the meaning of life? What is the soul? What lies beyond the grave? How do I remove hemp oil stains from my clothes?
These questions have twisted the minds of philosophers into salted pretzels and left our greatest scientists baffled, befuddled and suffering from low self-esteem.
Today, we shall reduce the most humongous of these questions to simple terms and communicate to you, dear reader, all the materials, practices and tricks necessary to remove hemp oil from any garment. (Our advice works for other types of stains and spills, too!)
Abide by these simple rules and hemp oil stains won’t stand a chance.
The longer an oil stain is allowed to dry and set into the garment, the harder it will be to remove. For best results, act immediately.
For fresh spills, dab. Never rub and never scrub. We know, rubbing feels so right. Resist the urge. Dab instead.
For set-in stains, rub away. (Stain-removers and pretreatment sprays require rubbing and, in some cases, scrubbing.)
In his seminal work “The Art of War,” military strategist Sun Tzu wrote, “To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.” Sun Tzu refers to warfare between nations, but his wisdom also applies to battles of the more oily variety.
Now, try to put yourself in the mind of a stain. This is how a stain thinks: “I’ll move to the underside of the shirt. I’ll be safe there.”
Apply cleaning agents to the topside and underside of the fabric or garment. You’ll block the stains best avenue of escape.
At Green Lotus™, we’re natural. Our farm-to-bottle philosophy makes us one of the only companies to control every part of the production process, from organically-grown hemp to five-panel testing for safety and purity. Instead of CBD alone, we give you the whole plant: full spectrum hemp oil, just as nature intended.
When it comes to stain removal, non-chemical solutions are our first choice. You can find most of this stuff around the house, and it’s gentle on the environment.
Just spilled some hemp oil? Unleash baking soda and white vinegar, the sworn enemy of fresh spills.
For set-in stains, switch from dry baking soda to a baking soda paste. To make baking soda paste, mix baking soda and water in a bowl, or bowler hat, at a 2:1 ratio.
Ex: 1 cup of baking soda + ½ cup of water.
Rub the baking soda paste into the garment, on the topside and underside of the affected area. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Tough stains may require 1 -3 hours (and may be emotionally unavailable, may ride a motorcycle and may be unpopular with family and friends).
Scrape or brush the dried paste off of the garment. Rinse thoroughly with cold water or run the garment through a wash cycle, setting the washing machine to “Cold.”
No baking soda? Try talcum powder and baby powder. Follow the same process as you’d follow with baking soda.
Before using baking soda (or any cleaning agent), you’ll need to know whether your garment is colorfast or non-colorfast. Here’s how to test for color-fastness without ruining you garment:
If the rag carries off any color from the garment, the garment is non-colorfast.
On the other hand, if there is no color transfer — if the rag is still white — the garment is colorfast. It’s safe to use baking soda, white vinegar or stain remover!
For non-colorfast garments, enlist the help of a professional laundering service. If that doesn’t fit your budget, dab diluted white vinegar on both sides of the stain and wash your garment with cold water. (Non-colorfast clothing bleeds color in hot water.)
For a fast, effective and non-abrasive response to fresh stains, including hemp oil, look no further than club soda and salt:
1. Pour club soda onto a towel.
2. Dab affected area on the topside and underside to remove excess oil.
3. Pour salt over the affected area. (Be generous.)
4. Pour club soda on top of the salt.
5. Let sit for 1 – 2 hours.
6. Shake off the salt. Dab with a fresh towel until clean.
During the course of our research, we found a study conducted by the Dry Cleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) that tested (with surprising rigor) the relative effectiveness of water and club soda as stain removers. According to Kevin Houston of Crest Cleaners, researchers at the DLI found that club soda is indeed a good short term fix for most stains.¹
We just think it’s fantastic that someone took the time to study club soda in such detail. If you’re in the area of Cocoa, Florida, stop by Crest Cleaners!
This simple, five-step process requires a washing machine and one of the following pretreatments:
Directions:
Enzyme-based cleaners are an effective, environmentally-friendly solution for removing protein-based stains. Organic oil, wine, blood and pet accidents are ideal targets for enzyme-based cleaners — also known an enzymatic cleaners.
Enzyme-based cleaners work differently than oxidizing agents like bleach.
Oxidizing agents eliminate stains by making them colorless. Enzyme-based cleaners, on the other hand, attack the root cause of a stain, breaking down bacteria to remove the whole stain without the use of chemicals.
Like the cybernetic assassin in the 1984 film “The Terminator,” hemp oil stains can’t be bargained with, can’t be reasoned with, do not feel pity or remorse, and absolutely will not stop until your spotless white shirt is spattered with tiny brown spots.
So, what is a person to do when natural cleaners go AWOL and baking soda skips town? We have the answer: it’s in your garage; it’s not natural and it’s either flammable or sugary. Click on the sections below to learn how to harness the power of industrial solvents and soda to treat stains and spills.
*Warning* Acetone (ass-eh-tone) is highly flammable. Keep containers of acetone sealed when not in use and away from fire or sparks. (Author’s note: Oil stains are offensive, of course. But is a stain worth a fire, a life? I think not.)
Hello, friends of Green Lotus™!
Upon further consideration, we have decided that acetone will not remove stains. It’s useless for that purpose. It simply doesn’t work. We apologize for the inconvenience.
As the #1 solution to creaky doors, WD-40 needs no introduction. WD-40 “lubricates” via strong solvents that break down rust and grime in moving joints and door hinges. In a pinch, these solvents can be used to treat stains and spills.
To remove hemp oil with WD-40, you will need:
Directions:
Lighter fluid is a potent solvent and a solid fall-back option for camping trips, outdoor parties and reggae festivals. It makes for a great “first-aid” treatment.
To remove a stain with lighter fluid, you will need:
Directions:
Cuts through rust, cleans tile grout and breaks down limescale in toilets and showers.² Some people even drink Coca-Cola.
But for hemp oil? Yes! Coke can remove hemp oil stains in 30 minutes flat. No special skills required:
*In 1999, Coca-Cola injected new life into its line of cleaning products with the release of Dasani, a semi-potable water product conveniently packaged for single-use projects. At Green Lotus™, we choose Dasani.
Green Lotus™ Tinctures are some of most popular products. Head over to our online store where you’ll find Orange, Lemon and Natural tinctures at 150 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg and 1500 mg of full spectrum hemp oil. Our tinctures are flavored using natural fruit terpenes and cold-pressed juice. Delicious!
Hemp oil spills are rare, right? Maybe not.
After a member of the Green Lotus™ team lost his favorite shirt to hemp oil, we felt compelled to address the issue in full detail. (We cannot reveal the name of the team member because Miguel asked us not to mention his name in this article. We respect Miguel’s privacy.)
In honor of Miguel, here’s how to avoid a spill:
Success!
To our friends and partners, thank you for visiting our blog. We hope that we’ve passed on some useful information! If you have pictures of hemp oil stains that refuse to come out, post your story to our Facebook or Instagram page. We’re all in this together.
Have a remarkable day!
– Your friends @ GreenLotusHemp
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