2 Easy And Quick Ways To Remove Oil Stains From Your Clothes

Is a dreaded oil stain ruining your looks? Before you throw away your favourite piece of clothing,  try these two surprisingly simple and swift methods to lift oil stains from your clothes and save yourself from costly dry cleaning bills. Read this article to know more.

Remove Oil Stains From Clothes Using Detergent

Before working the detergent magic, you have to first scrape off excess cooking oil stains using a knife or a spoon. Then, pour an effective liquid detergent available around you onto the stain (Remove Tea Stains) and leave it be for about 3-5 minutes. After that, wash it thoroughly and follow the washing instructions for your fabric as mentioned on the detergent packaging. If the stain is stubborn and doesn’t get off after these steps, do not dry the cloth, instead, repeat this process and then dry it.

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How To Remove Oil Stains From Clothes Using Absorbent Powder?

First, take an absorbent paper towel and use it to blot the excess oil just like you do it with your deep-fried snacks. Sprinkle an absorbent powder like cornstarch, baby talcum powder, or baking soda onto the stain and leave it be for a while to do the trick. After that, use a dull knife or spoon to scrape the solidified oil or grease residue off your cloth and then pour some effective detergent on the stain. Put the cloth in a bucket filled with water and leave it for about an hour. Make sure you don’t mix it so that the detergent takes effect on the stained part of your cloth. Wash it thoroughly and dry. Et voilà, you just saved your favourite piece of clothing!

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