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How to remove oil and grease from workwear

Mechanics, chefs, builders and cleaners all go through the same thing: oil and grease that a normal wash just moves around. Pro Formula is the bottle for it. It was made after mechanics, chefs and workwear laundries asked for a grease remover.

Updated 14 October 2026 · 2 min read · By the Luniva team

Which bottle

How to get oil out of overalls and work trousers

Use the blue one: Pro Formula
  1. 1Blot excess oilPress a paper towel onto fresh oil to lift the surface layer. Don't rub.
  2. 2Spray and wait 1–3 minutesSpray Pro Formula over the stain and a small border around it. The oil may look darker as it lifts.
  3. 3Wash separatelyWash the garment on its own, as normal. Air-dry and check before tumble drying.

Hi-vis and protective clothing

Use the blue one: Pro Formula

Check the label first. Don't use Pro Formula on flame-retardant finishes or waterproof, breathable membranes such as Gore-Tex. Protective clothing often has its own care instructions; follow them.

Chef whites and kitchen uniforms

Kitchen whites usually have both kinds of stain. Use Pro Formula on fat, oil and greasy sauces, and Enzyme Powered on food, egg and blood. Treat each mark separately rather than layering sprays, then wash as normal.

Using Pro Formula safely

Use the blue one: Pro Formula

Spray in a well-ventilated space and away from open flames, sparks and hot surfaces: not next to a hob, pilot light or welding bay. Avoid spraying towards your face. Never mix it with bleach, ammonia or other cleaners.

Top tips

  • Always wash workwear on its own, away from the rest of the laundry.
  • Treat oil while it's fresh. The longer it sits, the deeper it goes.
  • Air-dry first and check: heat sets any oily residue left behind.

Questions

That's normal. The oil can look darker as Pro Formula lifts it, before the wash carries it away.

Yes, on the greasy marks. Use Pro Formula for fat and oil, and Enzyme Powered for food and protein stains like egg or blood. Follow the garment care label.

Silk, wool, leather, suede, rayon/viscose, acetate, delicate synthetics, waterproof/breathable membranes (e.g. Gore-Tex), flame-retardant finishes, and any fabric whose care label warns against solvents or hydrocarbon-based cleaners.