How to Remove Grease or Oil Stains from Clothing
Blot away any excess grease or oil with a paper towel., Cover grease or oil stain generously with baby powder., Remove the baby powder from the clothing with a paper towel or spoon., Work a small amount of hand dishwashing detergent and water into...
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Blot away any excess grease or oil with a paper towel.
Try to get as much grease or oil away from the clothing as possible before you move on to the next step. -
Step 2: Cover grease or oil stain generously with baby powder.
You can use generic baby powder if you like.
If you don't have baby powder, try using these other absorbents:
Cornstarch Salt , Do this carefully, avoiding any spillage onto other parts of the clothing. , Once the detergent begins to foam up, take an old toothbrush and begin rubbing the stain using circular motions.
Be sure to attack the stain from both sides of the fabric (inside the shirt and outside the shirt, for example). , Follow washing instructions on clothing label exactly.
When ready to dry, allow the clothing to air-dry.
Drying in the extremely hot mechanical dryer may cause any lingering oil or grease to set into the clothing. -
Step 3: Remove the baby powder from the clothing with a paper towel or spoon.
-
Step 4: Work a small amount of hand dishwashing detergent and water into stain with your thumb.
-
Step 5: Wash the clothing
-
Step 6: with laundry detergent.
Detailed Guide
Try to get as much grease or oil away from the clothing as possible before you move on to the next step.
You can use generic baby powder if you like.
If you don't have baby powder, try using these other absorbents:
Cornstarch Salt , Do this carefully, avoiding any spillage onto other parts of the clothing. , Once the detergent begins to foam up, take an old toothbrush and begin rubbing the stain using circular motions.
Be sure to attack the stain from both sides of the fabric (inside the shirt and outside the shirt, for example). , Follow washing instructions on clothing label exactly.
When ready to dry, allow the clothing to air-dry.
Drying in the extremely hot mechanical dryer may cause any lingering oil or grease to set into the clothing.
About the Author
Virginia Mitchell
Professional writer focused on creating easy-to-follow creative arts tutorials.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: