Can you wash oily rags?

First, pre-treat the rags with a stain remover or laundry detergent before washing. Second, use hot water and a heavy-duty laundry detergent to remove the toughest grease stains. Finally, ensure you hang the rags to dry thoroughly after washing – otherwise, they may get mildew.

Key Points

• Oily rags can be washed but should be pre-treated first
• Use hot water and heavy-duty laundry detergent
• Hang to dry thoroughly after washing

The other option you have is a pressure washer. You can use a pressure washer to clean your oily rags – but be sure to use a low-pressure setting, as too much pressure can damage the fabric. Start by wetting down the rag, then apply the detergent.

Hang the rag on a line and move the pressure washer nozzle over the surface of the fabric. Rinse the rag thoroughly afterward to remove any soap residue.

Key Points when using a pressure washer to wash an oily rag

• Use a low-pressure setting on the pressure washer
• Start by wetting down the rag, then applying the detergent
• hang it on a line move the pressure washer nozzle over the surface of the fabric.
• Rinse the rag thoroughly afterwards to remove any soap residue.

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