Oil stains are tough, but we’ve got the solutions to remove them.
Greasy, oily stains on clothes can be the worst.
Rebeccah Buurstrais the former brand manager atMaytag, an American home and commercial appliance company.
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Some textiles, like silk or cashmere, may require special care.
Be sure to rinse away the residue thoroughly.
Step 6: Repeat
Repeat the process if a stain persists.
Use plain paper towels to scrape off excess stains.
Paper towels with printed patterns can cause a transfer of color onto your clothing, advises Buurstra.
Step 2: Soak
Soak in warm or hot water for at least 30 minutes.
Dissolve some store-bought stain remover or laundry detergent in the water.
Instead, air-dry the garment on a hanger or drying rack.
Buurstra says there’s still hope.
Let sit for 15-30 minutes.
Step 2: Treat With Dish Soap
Treat the area again by blotting with liquid dish soap.
Step 5: Soak
Dissolve some store-boughtstain removeror laundry detergent in warm water and soak.
Repeat until no grease odor remains.
Step 6: Rinse
Rinse in clean water.
Air-dry it on a clothes hanger or drying rack.
Olive oil is a thick liquid and can adhere to fabric making it difficult to remove from clothing.
Yes, coconut oil can stain clothes.
Yes, baking soda can help remove oil stains.
The best thing to do is to first sprinkle a generous layer of baking soda over the stain.
Since it has mild alkaline pH, it will help dissolve the oil.
