🧼 How to Remove Grease Stains From Clothes (Without Ruining the Fabric)
Grease stains are some of the toughest to remove. Whether it’s pizza oil, cooking splatter, car grease, or salad dressing, oil bonds tightly to fabric fibers and doesn’t rinse out with water alone.
The good news? If you treat it properly — and quickly — you can save the garment.
Here’s how to do it right.
🧻 Step 1: Blot — Don’t Rub
Use a paper towel or cloth to gently blot the excess grease.
❌ Don’t rub it in.
Rubbing spreads the oil deeper into the fabric.
🧂 Step 2: Absorb the Oil First
Before washing, sprinkle one of these directly on the stain:
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Baking soda
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Cornstarch
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Baby powder
Let it sit for 15–30 minutes to absorb the oil.
Brush off the powder gently.
This step is critical.
🧴 Step 3: Use Dish Soap (Yes, Really)
Dish soap is designed to cut grease.
Apply a small drop directly to the stain and gently work it in with your fingers or a soft brush.
Let it sit 5–10 minutes.
đźšż Step 4: Rinse With Warm Water
Rinse from the back of the stain so the grease pushes out of the fabric instead of deeper in.
🧺 Step 5: Wash — But Don’t Dry Yet
Wash normally.
⚠️ Important:
Do NOT put the item in the dryer unless the stain is completely gone. Heat will permanently set the stain.
If you still see it, repeat the process.
Extra Tip for Heavy Grease (Mechanics / Kitchen Work)
For thicker oils, you may need:
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A commercial stain remover
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Two treatment cycles
Grease can be stubborn.
When It’s Too Much to Handle
Heavily soiled work uniforms and kitchen garments often need professional treatment. Commercial-grade equipment removes oil more effectively than standard home washers.
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