[Shop-talk] What to do with oily rags?

[Bob Kegel]

I've always washed my rags and coveralls in the family washer without
problems. As noted, a long presoak helps. I've get good results on really
dirty stuff by adding a scoop of automatic dishwasher detergent along with
the recommended amount of laundry detergent.

Reminds me of when I was kid. I had my own personal washer, an old wringer
model that was in the house when we moved in. Used it to get my togs from
filthy to merely dirty.

Bob K