Removing a grease or oil stain immediately is the foundation of laundry. Even if you don’t know how to deal with other types of stains and spills, you should realize that these stains really can’t wait and that dish soap comes in handy.
How to remove stubborn grease stains? It always works!
Unfortunately, these stains can be sneaky, because when the area around them is wet, it’s hard to see if the grease is actually gone. And if you throw it in the laundry pile, you could inadvertently set the stain by drying it in a hot dryer.
If this has happened to you, you’ve probably found that the dish soap trick just won’t work anymore. Luckily, there are still a few methods you can try. Here’s how laundry experts suggest removing stubborn grease and oil stains from clothing. (Note: The effectiveness of these methods can vary depending on the size of the stain, what was spilled, and the material of the clothing. If one doesn’t work, you can always try another.)
Before trying any of the methods below, Karina Toner, operations manager at Spekless Cleaning in Washington, DC, advises testing the solutions on a small, inconspicuous patch of fabric first to make sure they won't cause damage or discoloration.
