How Do You Get Oily Stains Out Of Clothes?
Successful stain removal is a science that relies on a variety of factors, especially the ingredients of the stain and the type of fabric or material. Water-based stains tend to be easier than oily stains to remove from clothing. Oily stains from salad dressings, mayonnaise, cooking grease, automotive oil or moisturizers can sink into fabrics and leave a film that’s hard to remove. If you treat oily stains before they dry, you’ll have a better chance at salvaging the clothing. Lay the stained clothing onto a flat surface. Apply enough baby powder or cornstarch onto the oily stain to completely cover it. Press down lightly on the baby powder or cornstarch with a paper towel. Dab the spots lightly until the powder sinks into the fabric and soaks up the oil’s moisture. Apply a thin layer of heavy-duty liquid laundry detergent on the oily stain. Buff the detergent gently into the stain with your fingertips. Transfer the stained clothing into your washing machine and set it to the highest h
