How Do You Remove Grease And Oil Stains From Cotton Fabrics And Other Washable Knits?
A cotton or polyester knit top can be totally ruined by just one splash of oil or grease which will leave that tell-tale stain running down the front of your shirt. Even a single spot will stand out after ordinary washing and tempt you to throw it in the trash. With today’s economy, that may not be an option you will want to consider. If you’ve put the washable knit through the laundry and the stain is still there, don’t despair – there is an easy way to remove many greasy or oily food stains that laundry detergents may not be able to handle. Lay the garment on a flat surface and identify each grease or oil stain. Using an ordinary liquid dish detergent, saturate the each stain with a generous amount of the detergent. Fold the garment and roll it loosely so the detergent can soak into the fabric. Let it sit for about thirty minutes. Wash the garment as usual and you’ll be pleased to see that the stain is gone! Dish detergents are made to remove grease and oil on your dishes, but if you
