How Easily Does Coconut Oil Stain Getting off the Fabric

Follow these tips and your clothes and sheets will be clean and fresh again

Written by Olivia Paxton. Updated on August 5, 2022

How easily does coconut oil stain getting off the fabric

Coconut oil is an absolutely wonderful ingredient of daily skincare. It may be used to soothe and soften your skin, lips and hair. It is safe to use for baby skincare. The oil is great for massages. It is also one of the safest oils for cooking and you can even destroy fleas with it.

It is a great organic product sustainable for versatile purposes. Not many chances it will harm your health. But in some cases, it may make a bit of mess on your sheets, clothes, and towels. Like any oil, coconut oil leave stains on textile and some other delicate surfaces even if it is frozen.

How to Get Coconut Oil Out of Clothes

It is not that hard to remove coconut oil from clothes in most cases. If you start cleaning it as soon as possible there is a lot of chances for a successful result. You must remember that every hour matters and if you start dealing with the problem immediately significantly eases the process. It may be more difficult of the stain is old.

Do not try to just wash the cloth as usual. Use proper absorbent and detergent before washing.

Another advice is not to use heat for drying the cloth and do not iron it. Let it air dry.

How to clean the fabric from coconut oil

The basic rule is the sooner you start to deal with the oil stain the more promising is the result. If some of your clothes or sheets were greased while your beauty procedures or taking care of your little one then use one of the following methods to clean it up. These tips on how to get coconut oil stains out of clothes are useful for most types of fabric.

Cleaning the oil stains — Photo by Castorly Stock from Pexels

Table of Contents

Dishwashing soap

remove old coconut oil stains — Photo by Tabitha Mort from Pexels

We hope that you use organic products not only for your skin but for your household as well. If not, we highly recommend changing your dish soap to more natural. Chemical ingredients that are included in the dishwashing liquid may harm your skin and health.

coconut oil stains on delicate clothing — Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels

Spill a drop of dish soap onto the stain and rub it a little. A half an hour must be enough for the solution to detergent the oil. Soft, organic dishwashing liquid should not damage the fabric.

Baking soda

If the stain is still there after taking the first step, then apply the dishwashing soap again and add some baking soda (1-2 tablespoons). Leave it for a half an hour then rinse.

Cleaning the stains out of cotton fabric

coconut oil stains on textile furniture — Photo by Burst from Pexels

If you start to clean the coconut oil stains on a cotton sheet or cloth right after it appeared, this should not become a big problem. Taking the steps above will most likely help to solve the problem.

White and bright color clothes cleaning

Dishwashing soap dissolves the fats and baking soda absorbs the excess of the oil from the fabric.

Apply a layer of baking soda on the cloth and leaving it for 15 minutes will help to absorb the oil. Then scrape or brush it off.
Wash the cloth under the hot water.
Apply the dish soap, leave for 15 minutes then wash again under the hot water.
Wash the cloth with the washing powder or gel as usual.

Dark and black cotton clothing

If you have the stain on a dark shirt take the cornstarch instead of the baking soda and take the same steps. Cornstarch is safe for the color.

How to handle the coconut oil stains on delicate clothing

To remove the coconut oil from polyester, you should do all the mentioned steps that work for cotton but you must use only cold water! Not warmer than 40 degrees. It will take more time and patience to remove the stain because of that.

Silk requires even more delicate care than polyester. Baby powder should help to absorb the oil. Do not use baking soda or hot water. Rub carefully. Try to scrape the oil excess with the baby powder then wash the cloth as usual.

Dealing with coconut oil stains on textile furniture

Oil stains on sofa covering or on a carpet are much bigger problem than stains on sheets. To clean the covering, first of all, scrape off the most the oil. Use baking soda or starch to absorb the grease. Later apply some soapy water with a clean cloth or sponge on the stain and rub carefully. Repeat several times.

How to remove old coconut oil stains

Old oil stains turn dark, dry and are not easy to handle. So does coconut oil stain too. Oil gets into the fibers and clings into it. To deal with old stains you should use oxygen bleach. Prepare a solution like it is mentioned in the instruction. Dip the clothes into the solution for a while. It should help to remove the stain. After the procedure wash the clothes and let them dry as usual.

Use the solution on the carpet or upholstery if needed. At first, try it on a small piece of textile to be sure it won’t damage it. Then apply on the stain and leave for a couple of hours. Put some effort into brushing.

Coconut oil is great for your skin and health. If an accident happened while you were taking care of your skin follow these tips and your clothes and sheets will be clean and fresh again. Just don’t forget that time matters when you deal with the oil stains! Start acting right away and you will save a lot of time and effort.

Quick Review

Written by Olivia Paxton

Olivia shares all she knows about the hotels, houses, and home cleaning with Beezzly readers. And she knows a lot! 15 years of work experience as a Manager in a former Four Season Service gave Olivia an exceptional base of professional knowledge and practical experience.

Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here.

2023-12-18T10:20:03+00:00

Richard

If the stain is not too old, try sprinkling it with vinegar. Its acidic nature copes with almost any kind of grease. I guess, it will break that oily blot pretty well!

2023-10-06T10:52:28+00:00

Bella

Can anyone tell me how to get dried coconut oil out of clothes? I didn’t notice the spill and now it’s dry and looks unpresentalbe!

2023-05-17T11:31:46+00:00

Margaret

From my own sad experience, if you doesn’t notice the stain at once, removing it later will be impossible. Of course, you can make it much less visible, but it won’t go completely.

2023-02-21T08:14:23+00:00

Tommy

Are oil stains on clothes permanent? If I didn’t notice the stain, will I be able to remove it later?

2023-02-06T16:11:37+00:00

Dorothy

Hey there. I know that baking soda since it works both as an absorbent and a degreaser. Also, vinegar works great at removing stains from fabrics. If you sprinkle vinegar liberally around the area where the stain occurred, wait 10 minutes, and rinse well, you will most likely get rid of it.

2023-01-30T18:04:38+00:00

Max

Hi! Do you know what natural products get out coconut oil stains? Any DIY or homemade solutions are very welcomed.

2023-01-25T23:17:12+00:00

Sam

Hi! Well, it will come out if you remove it immediately after you stain your garment. To remove the oil from fabric, you should dab it with an absorbent material, pick up the excess with a towel or sponge and then apply baking soda and wash it. If you let the oil sit on the fabric for a little while, it can ruin the item by leaving ann oily spot!

2023-01-16T19:47:38+00:00

Flex

Hi! I want to try coconut oil a sa skincare product but I’m afraid to stain my clothes with it since I heard it’s impossible to wash out. Do coconut oil stains come out of clothes?

2023-01-12T12:02:56+00:00

Kate

It depends on how long ago you stained the t-shirt. But usually, the easiest way to remove the coconut oil from clothes is to dab it with an absorbent material, pick up the excess with a towel or sponge and then apply baking soda and wash it. Try to apply baking soda and leave it for an hour at least.

2023-01-04T18:49:58+00:00

Iren

Does coconut oil come out of fabric? I accidentally stained my favorite t-shirt and I can’t wash it off! I tried laundry detergent and a regular bar soap already. There’s still that stain. Yes, it faded, but I can still see it!

2021-05-07T22:56:52+00:00

Olivia

Hi Informed, I'm Olivia the writer)

Our source is Healthline, and you can get all the proofs about coconut oil and heart health here)

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil#TOC_TITLE_HDR_8

Quick screenshot for you - https://prnt.sc/12n1wdf

Stay safe and have a great weekend!)

2021-04-23T00:32:38+00:00

Informed

Badly written abs incorrect article. The writer should fact check before writing such an article. “Sorb” is not even a word! It’s “absorb”. Also coconut oil is NOT a health fat to ingest especially if you have heart problems as coconut oil can magnify such an issue and can cause heart problems.

2021-02-07T03:17:11+00:00

Wendy

I used coconut oil on my face and it was very hydrating but after about a week and a half I started breaking out. I started using bio oil instead and it works but better since it’s lighter. My tip is wash your face first, apply a bit on oil on your palm (about a dime size) and gently apply to face, then wet your face again to rinse off any excess oil, then pat your face until dry.

2020-10-27T14:18:11+00:00

Harry

I don’t know...It depends on the fabric and how oil the stain is. If it’s recent, then try baking soda or cornstarch to absorb the oily leftovers, then wash it off, and then treat the mark with dishwashing soap for 15 min and wash the item again - all in hot water.

Or maybe you could try dry cleaning?

2020-10-21T12:44:37+00:00

Jacob

Hi! Can somebody help me please? How do you remove old coconut oil stains? Any suggestion will be appreciated!

2020-10-13T23:50:51+00:00

Jacob

It depends on what kind of oil that is. Pure oil will stain fabric of course, but a fractionated product is safe for the sheets and clothing.

2020-10-09T20:58:16+00:00

Isla

Does coconut oil stain bed sheets? Can somebody tell me for sure? Thank you so much!

2020-10-02T16:45:02+00:00

Holly

I had the same problem! I used cornstarch or baking soda to absorb the excess oil and then I’d just wash them out of hair. But it takes too much time so I simply stopped using that oil.

2020-09-25T12:18:10+00:00

Sophie

How do you wash coconut oil out of your hair? I tried shampoo several times but my hair still remains oily after that. Thanks!

2020-09-18T15:54:05+00:00

Rosie

No, there won’t be any traces. This sort of oil doesn’t make stains on clothing and sheets.

2020-09-11T12:05:21+00:00

Charlie

Please, help me with one issue. Does fractionated coconut oil stain clothes? I spilled some on my bed sheet. Will there be a mark?

2020-09-03T12:30:49+00:00

Lily

I guess you can. Try to apply a paste of three big spoons of baking soda and one cup of warm water. Rub this solution into the stained area using a nylon scrubber until the mark is gone, and then wipe it off with a damp clean rag.

2020-08-28T00:54:25+00:00

Layla

How do you get coconut oil stains off the wall? I accidentally touched a wall in the bathroom when I had some coconut oil left on my fingers. And now there is a print of my palm there! Can I delete it?

2020-08-20T19:06:22+00:00

Abigail

I know for sure that it can clog pores. I was using it for a while and I noticed the state of my skin got worse. The doctor I consulted said it was because of the coconut oil.