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Let's be real: if your hi-vis or work gear doesn't have a few grease spots, did you even make it to site? Between the ute, the tools, and the job itself, oil and grease are basically part of the uniform.

But just because you worked hard for those stains doesn't mean you want to keep them forever. Here's the straight-up guide on how to get grease out of clothes without wasting your whole weekend on laundry.

Why Grease Stains Are a Pain in the Backside

Work oil isn't the same as a cooking splash. We're talking engine grease, hydraulic fluid, chainsaw bar oil. The heavy stuff that buries deep into fabric and laughs at a regular wash cycle.

That's why most tradies searching how to get rid of oil stains on clothes end up finding advice written for kitchen spills, not a full day on the tools. The approach is similar, but the product you use makes all the difference. Same as you wouldn't use a flathead when you need a Phillips.

The 5-Minute Fix for Heavy-Duty Grease Stains

You don't need to soak anything overnight or follow a 10-step process. Here's how to get oil stains out of clothes the fast way:

1. Blot it fast. As soon as you're off the tools, blot the stain (don't rub it in further). Even a paper towel helps.
2. Hit it with detergent directly. Apply Persil straight onto the stain before it goes in the machine.
3. Work it in. Give it a quick rub so it gets into the fibres where the grease is hiding.
4. Chuck it in the wash. Normal cycle, done.
5. Check before the dryer. Heat sets stains permanently. If it's not out, treat it again before drying.

That's it. Five minutes of effort before the wash does the rest.

The Right Gear for the Job

Persil is built for exactly this kind of heavy-duty clean. It's not your standard supermarket detergent. It's formulated to break down industrial-grade oil and grease, the kind that comes with a hard day's work.

• Fewer rewashes. Get it right the first time.
• Cleaner workwear. Whether it's cotton drill, hi-vis, or a polo.
• Less scrubbing. Let the detergent do the heavy lifting.

If you're kitting out a team, Persil is available through Unilever Professional's trade partners network.

Keep Your Gear Going Longer

Good workwear isn't cheap. Getting the most out of it means keeping on top of stains before they set in permanently. With the right detergent and a quick routine after a big job, you won't have to bin a perfectly good shirt just because it copped a grease splash.

So next time the job gets messy, and it will, you'll know exactly what to do.

For full product details and safety information, visit the Unilever Professional NZ website or check the official safety data sheets.