Remove Grease Stains

This quick tip uses common household materials, liquid dish detergent and white vinegar, to instantly and completely remove grease stains from clothing.

Steps

 * 1) Cover the entire grease spot with liquid dish detergent. Colourless detergent is preferred. If using coloured detergent, be sure to dilute it or the detergent may stain the clothing.
 * 2) Gently work detergent into grease. You will instantly see it dissolve. The newer dish detergents have special properties that allow them to absorb grease.
 * 3) Rinse the area with white vinegar to remove all of the detergent.
 * 4) Wash as usual.
 * 5) For really stubborn grease stains, keep repeating steps 1-3. Even grease from a white polo shirt marked with grease from a boat engine can be removed by this method.
 * 6) Enjoy your clean garment!

Tips

 * Colourless detergent works best.
 * Be sure to dilute detergents with strong colours.
 * Repeat until stain is completely removed.
 * Will work on stains that have already been washed.

Warnings

 * Detergents with strong colours will stain lightly coloured clothing.

Things You'll Need

 * Soiled garment
 * Dish soap
 * White vinegar

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