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Whether you enjoy sausage for breakfast or like to feast on hot wings during the game, keeping clothes grease-free is challenging. Napkins can only soak up so much grease and oil, and we’re only so careful. Even pretreating and machine washing stained clothing is often not enough to get the grease out. If your family is a fried food fan, it’s time to learn how to get grease stains out of clothes with field-tested laundry tips .
Tips for Removing Grease From Clothes
Request An EWork on the stain as soon as possible and wear a protective apron unless you want to work on more grease stains. Always test an out-of-the–way spot before using stain removers on clothes. Use a protective backer like cardboard between the stained fabric and the rest of the clothing to contain the grease. Because M&C Is Amazing® is one of the only residential cleaners to clean for health, we recommend natural cleaners. Ditch the toxic chemicals and opt for safe,eco-friendly-alternatives .
How To Remove Oil Stains From Clothes With Vinegar
Imagine a natural cleaning product that is also an antifungal, deodorizer, degreaser, and all-purpose cleaner. That’s where distilled white vinegar comes in. Vinegar is also a powerful whitener and an eco-friendly cleaning alternative to bleach.
Here’s how to get rid of grease stains on clothes using white vinegar:
Remove excess grease using a spatula or butter knife.
How To Get Grease Stains Out of Clothes With Baking Soda
Liquid dish soaps break down grease on your dishes and can do the same for your clothes. Most liquid dish soaps on the shelf aren’t eco-friendly but safe if used correctly. Here’s how to get an oil stain out of clothes with dish soap and water.
- Scrape off excess grease and use paper towels to remove the rest.
- Apply a few drops of dish soap to the stain and let it soak in for five minutes.
- Dampen the dish soap and work it into a foam.
- Rub the solution into the stain with your fingers or use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
- Rinse the grease stain area with warm water and machine wash the clothing separately.
Regardless of how you remove oil stains from clothes, always let the clothing air dry. If there is any residue left, a dryer’s heat will set even the slightest remaining grease. Air drying won’t set stains, so you can repeat your stain treatment if needed.
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