Did you get oil on your clothes when you changed the car oil? Did you forget to keep your lip balm in your pocket and wash it too? You may also get a splash of oil when frying calamari. Whatever grease or oil stains are on clothes, there must be a way to remove them using one or more of the methods below.
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Method 1 of 4: Using Dishwashing Soap
Step 1. Coat the entire grease or oil stain with liquid dish soap
A degreasing detergent may help, but it's not really necessary. You can use shampoo in the same way as it is also formulated to wash off body oil so it should be effective at removing grease or oil. Alternatively, use a bar of soap, hand soap or any type of bath soap (make sure it doesn't contain a lot of additives that reduce its cleaning effectiveness, such as soap like Dove, may not be suitable), or to remove stubborn oil stains, look for soap. bar labeled laundry soap. Moisturize the soap with water (or ammonia to remove more powerful grease), then rub it into the stain until it lathers. You can also grate a bar of soap and then sprinkle the grated/flakes onto the wetted surface of the stain.
- If you use colored dish soap, don't forget to dilute it. If not diluted, then the detergent will actually make stains on clothes.
- For stubborn stains, brush with an old toothbrush. Toothbrushes can remove stains better than hand scrubbing.
Step 2. Apply the soap directly to the stain
The laundry soap will dissolve quickly. Dish soap has a special content that can absorb fat. Use any brand of dish soap, it's up to you.
Step 3. Rinse the stained area with water or vinegar
Vinegar is a natural cleaning agent that has many benefits. However, vinegar can reduce the basicity of the soap or detergent, reducing its effectiveness. So, don't use vinegar with soap or detergent. If you want, mix 1 part vinegar with 2 parts water then soak the clothes in it then rinse and use soap/detergent/shampoo as above.
Step 4. Wash the stained clothes with laundry soap, but separate them from other clothes
Follow the washing instructions on the clothing label properly.
When ready to dry, just let the clothes dry. Drying clothes using a very hot mechanical dryer will cause oil or grease stains to remain on the clothes
Step 5. Repeat these steps to remove stubborn grease stains
Method 2 of 4: Using Stain Remover Liquid and Hot Water
Step 1. Use a special stain remover to remove grease and/or oil stains
Spray a generous amount of stain remover on the stained area of the garment and scrub with an old toothbrush.
Step 2. Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil
Let the stain remover work while you boil the water.
Step 3. Remove the pan from the stove and pour hot water over the stain by lifting the pot and pouring it on a high position
There are things to be aware of when doing this step:
- Place the stained garment in a tub, sink, or other safe area. Do not place clothes on the floor and splash hot water on them (because it can hit your feet).
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Raise the pot of hot water as high as possible. This must be done because:
- Very hot water can break down fat and/or oil.
- Water will remove grease/oil stains vigorously. The higher the water is poured over the stain, the stronger the water will be at removing the stain.
- Careful! You use hot water to wash clothes. Make sure that the water is completely splashed on the clothes. Don't let the hot water hit you.
Step 4. Repeat these steps on other stains
Turn the garment over so the inside is outside. Re-apply stain remover/hot water on the stain if that doesn't work either.
Step 5. Wash clothes with laundry soap, but separate them from other clothes
Follow the washing instructions on the clothing label properly.
When ready to dry, just let the clothes dry. Drying clothes using a very hot mechanical dryer will cause oil or grease stains to remain on the clothes
Method 3 of 4: Using Baby Powder
Step 1. Dry the grease or oil stain with a tissue
Try to dry any grease or oil stains on your clothes before moving on to the next step.
Step 2. Cover the grease or oil stain with a fair amount of baby powder
Use any baby powder. If baby powder is not available, use the following absorbent ingredients:
- Cornstarch
- Salt
Step 3. Remove baby powder from clothes with a tissue or spoon
Be careful not to let the powder spread to other parts of the garment.
Step 4. Apply a small amount of dish soap and water to the stain
When the soap starts to foam, scrub the stain in a circular motion with an old toothbrush.
Clean the stains on both sides of the clothes, namely the outside and the inside
Step 5. Wash the clothes with laundry soap, but separate them from other clothes
Follow the washing instructions on the clothing label properly.
Dry clothes in the open. Drying clothes with a very hot mechanical dryer will cause oil or grease stains to remain on the clothes
Method 4 of 4: Using WD-40 or Match Oil
Step 1. In addition to using laundry soap, spray a small amount of WD-40 brand cleaner or lighter oil
WD-40 is effective at removing grease from clothing and the same is true of match oil.
Spray WD-40 or match oil on an invisible part of the garment before spraying it on the stained area. It's better to be careful than to regret later
Step 2. Leave clothes that have been sprayed with WD-40 or match oil in place for 20 minutes
Step 3. Wash clothes that have been sprayed with WD-40 or match oil by soaking them in warm water
Step 4. Wash clothes with laundry soap, but separate them from other clothes
Follow the washing instructions on the clothing label properly.
