How can you dispose of boiled Linseed Oil rags?

People often ask if it is possible to wash linseed oil-soaked rags.

You can toss them in the garbage once they are dry. What conditions can I use the rags in? You can wash them just like any oilycloth. You can collect enough of them to make it worthwhile washing, so keep them damp (see the next point).

You may also wonder if boiled Linseed Oil can spontaneously combust. Boiled Linseed Oil can generate heat when it dries. This heat can cause spontaneous combustion of materials that are contacted by the product. If not properly handled, oily rags, debris, and other oily substances can be contacted with Boiled Linseed Oil. This can lead to spontaneous combustion fires.

How do you dispose of rags that have stains?

How to Get Rid of Wood Stain Rags

1. Take your stained rags out of the workshop or house where they were being used.
2. Place the rags on metal hangers or the edge a metal trash container.
3. Let the rags dry until they become stiff and dry.
4. Once the rags are completely dry and stiff, place them in a bag.

Is it possible to flush linseed oil down your drain?

You can put any boiled linseed oils that you don't want to dispose to one side. Do not pour it down a sink or drain. Linseed oil can block drains and cures hard.