HOW TO GET OIL STAINS OUT OF CLOTHES ?

Everybody loves a heavy smash burger, but the problem comes when the greasy juice starts dripping down your clothes - such a mood spoiler! Oil stains are the most stubborn spatters to get rid of because the grease doesn't mix with water. The stubbornness of the stains depends upon the fabric as well as the duration the stain has been left untreated.  

No matter how long you soak the clothes, removing grease in one go isn't possible unless you try specific tricks and techniques. Without a doubt, grease stain removal is challenging, but this article states all the ingredients and combos that can fasten up the cleaning process leaving you with spotless clothes. 

How to Remove Grease Stains

Steps to Remove Grease Stains Off Leather Clothes

Many people have a misconception that leather jackets don't get grease and oil stains when they do get stained badly. Below are a few steps to remove fresh grease and old grease stains from leather jackets.

1. For the stain pretreatment, start by spreading an even layer of cornstarch or baking soda over the oil stain to absorb the grease.
2. Wipe off the powder and apply toothpaste over the stains if you're dealing with stubborn stains.
3. Wipe it off after ten minutes and make a stain solution with warm water and liquid dish washing detergent by mixing vigorously till bubbles form. 
4. Dip a microfiber cloth in the solution and rub over the oil stain until all excess grease is washed away and absorbed. 
5. Using a dry microfiber cloth, wipe off the liquid solution and let it air dry.
6. Apply a few drops of leather conditioner over the then-stained area and buff for shine. 

Steps to Remove Grease Stains Off Denim Clothes

While your classic blue denim might hide grease or oil stains, it is unlikely that white denim would do the same. However, you can remove oil stains by following the steps mentioned below.

1. First of all, dab the grease cling on your denim with either a paper towel or an old towel to get the grease out of the clothes.
2. Then apply a small amount of baby powder or cornstarch onto the stain and let it rest for a good two hours. 
3. Once it has rested, dust off the powder with a rag or suck it in with a vacuum cleaner with a narrow mouth attachment. 
4. Follow up with cleaning the leftover stain with toothpaste or liquid dish detergent and water by scrubbing with an old toothbrush. 
5. Rinse off the toothpaste or detergent and throw the denim in the washing machine in the warmest water setting . 
6. Machine dry or air dry the denim to check for any missed stains. 

Steps to Remove Grease Stains Off Silk Clothes

As luxurious as silk shorts are, they are expensive and require extra care, which means you can't treat grease stains on silk roughly. Head below to learn how to gently remove grease stains from clothes without ruining the silk. 

1. Dab a paper towel or microfiber cloth against the stains till it loses all the moisture.
2. Spread a thin layer of talcum or baby powder to the soiled area and allow it to sit for at least eight hours.
3. Using a stain remover or a gentle liquid dish soap, rub one edge of the fabric over the stain.
4. Since silk is a delicate fabric, hand wash the dish soap with warm or hot water. 
5. If the fabric care label allows machine wash, go for a gentle cycle and wash with cold water to avoid shrinking or color-fading. 
6. Let the silk sit in the water or machine for ten minutes max before rinsing and air drying. 

Steps to Remove Grease Stains Off Polyester Clothes

Though polyester is a low-maintenance fabric with no tendency to hold grease permanently, . The following method is the easiest and fastest way to get rid of stains from polyester.

1. Using a butter knife, scrape off the grease stains as they solidify on the polyester fabric.
2. Gently blot the set in grease stains with a towel to wipe out as much grease as possible. 
3. Make a water solution with either liquid dish soap or laundry detergent and rub over the spots with a towel.
4. Remove the stain remains and wash the polyester with warm water in the washing machine. Once washed, hang dry to check if the stains are completely removed or not.

Dos and Don'ts While Treating Grease Stains

Removing grease from clothes isn't only tough because of the elbow grease.The different types of fabrics can get torn. The following tips can help you safely remove stains without much hustle. 

• Always do a spot test before you apply soap or any chemical on the fabric.
• Avoid using dish soap with synthetic dye on your clothes, as it can cause irritation and skin cancer.
• Wash your soiled clothes with the warmest water, as it helps loosen up the stains. 
• While treating stains on leather, make sure to use gentle liquid dish soap.
• Avoid using brushes with hard bristles over grease stains, as they can rip delicate fabric like silk.

Conclusion

It can be tough to work your way through the grease and oil stains, especially while handling synthetic fibers z The above-mentioned steps can help you remove dried oil stains . They not only save you from wasting the laundry cleaning solution.