How to Remove Grease Stains
It’s always nice to indulge with the ever so tasty, yet unhealthy, fried foods every once in awhile, but if you get a grease stain on your clothes, you usually regret eating it because of your ruining clothes more so than because of the extra calories. Most people think that a grease stain means your favorite top just turned into a rag underneath the kitchen sink because it will never come out in a million years, however, if treated correctly, grease stains are completely removable from fabric.
The trick is getting to the grease stain in time. If you let the grease dry, chances are the stain is going to set and you will have the hardest of times removing it if you ever do get it out at all. There are many great degreasers and stain treatments out on the market that can be used before you wash your grease stained garments. If you take your clothes out of the washer and you still see the stain, treat it again and do not dry it until you have completely removed the stain.
Liquid dish detergent also helps in removing grease as it removes grease from pots and pans when washing your dishes. Letting liquid dish soap set on the stain and then rubbing while rinsing thoroughly can remove a grease stain.
Hair spray is also a known degreaser as well. Spraying some hairspray directly onto the grease stain and rubbing, rinsing and repeating before putting it in the washer machine can completely eliminate the stain. Hairspray also works great for getting ink out of clothing as well!
White vinegar is another great stain remover, it helps to get out grease and many other stains from clothing.
Chances are you have at least one of the above mentioned sitting around your house somewhere. Many of these products can help clean set grease stains as well although they may never be able to completely remove an old grease stain.
Remember, the main trick to getting out a grease stain and saving your garment is to start to remove the stain before it dries, it will make your odds of having your clothing stain free again that much higher if the stain never gets a chance to set. Good luck and happy stain fighting!
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