Had fun with the gang last night?
Guess what? Yummy greasy foods will bring that energy back.
No matter why you are intensely craving good greasy food, you can order your favorite dishes for delivery. You do not have to leave the house and go to your favorite restaurant.
While you are enjoying the yummy dish at home, you did not notice the food grease smeared on your favorite clothes.
My, my… Of all the possible stains, grease and oil stains are one of the peskiest. The smear is not only visible and noticeable, but it’s quite challenging to remove.
Yummy yet messy. You are probably wondering how to remove the greasy food stain on your comfortable clothes right now. Well, one thing’s for sure: QUICK! Pre-treat it. You need to act on the stain as soon as it happens quickly. It will become more of a problem if it sets or dries on your clothes.
If you are having a hard time removing the stain out of your clothes, whether it is a fresh stain or set in– here are the best ways you should know.
Sprinkle it with Baking Soda for Fresh Stains
Baking soda is the best oil and grease stain remover. It pulls out the oil and grease from the fabric, absorbing it into itself. Consider baking soda as the first line of defense before you treat and laundry a stain.
- Remove the excess stain with a clean cloth or paper towel.
- Sprinkle enough amount baking soda on the stained fabric and allow it to settle for hours.
- After a few hours, when the baking soda has seemed to absorb the baking soda, brush away the baking soda.
- Spray the stained area with vinegar and water solution.
- Wash the clothes with warm water and gently scrub the remaining stains with soap and brush.
- If there’s still a visible stain, repeat the process until there’s no stain.
Dishwashing Soap for Set-In Stains
We know how intimidating stains have already set-in. It requires more effort and extra caution when removing one. If you did not have the chance to pre-treat your stains immediately, here’s what you have to do:
- Work on dry clothes. Do not work on the stain if the clothes are wet. It will only coat the fabric around the stain. It will be impossible to remove it.
- Place cardboard between the cloth’s layer. It will prevent the stain from transferring to any part of the fabric.
- Blot the stain with a clean and dry cloth. Do it carefully to avoid the stain from spreading around the unaffected area.
- Apply dish soap to the stain. Liquid soap is an effective element as it can cut through the grease on the clothes. You can apply a few drops to the stain, let it soak in for a while, and rub it gently with your fingers.
However, if you are not confident to do this, you can bring your laundry to the nearest dry cleaning service. They are experts on this task. Your clothes will be taken care of properly. No worries, no stains. Easy as that.
