How do you get grease stains off clothes

[barb162]

I tried that Clorox stain remover (the spray stuff) and it didn't do a thing. I am talking about my favorite light grey cotton sweatshirt. Those spray on stain removers are so expensive and they just don't seem to work.

[kwassa]

1. Scissors?

[RetroLounge]

2. Rub in Dish Liquid, Like Dawn, before washing them

RL

[Lochloosa]

4. Dawn is your best shot...I agree

[fudge stripe cookays]

8. Yep, this works.

I've done it and had good luck.

fsc

[BluePatriot]

20. I third this suggestion.

Use Dawn like a spot remover; let it soak a while. I was surprised how well it worked!

[lizziegrace]

3. Don't dry it in the dryer

until you're sure the stain is out. I've heard you can also get grease and ring-around-the-collar out with shampoo. Especially the oily hair kind...

Good luck!

[LaurenG]

5. There is something called goo gone

It takes out most satins, even chewing gum.

[Mutley]

6. I have this cheap oxyclean knockoff I got at the dollar store...

and if I hit a grease stain immediately that stuff will usually get it off.

[DainBramaged]

7. Wait, I know this is pretty sneaky, go to the store WITH the shirt on

THEN spray it, leave, bundle it up to keep it moist and then go wash it. I've also used oranges in the past. If an orange section won't get it out while washing after you rub it, it's a memory. The oky stuff is supposed to be great.

[Whoa_Nelly]

9. Good sites to check out for info

http://members.tripod.com/~Barefoot_Lass/grease.html

AND

http://www.ehow.com/how_13515_remove-oil-grease.html

[grannylib]

10. Try shampoo for oily hair; squirt right on stain and rub it in well. Might

take a couple of washings to get it all. Avoid putting it in the dryer until the stain is out; it'll just set the som'bitch.

[datasuspect]

11. acetone

sometimes works well

it's a good solvent.

[BlackVelvet04]

12. I've found the best

thing for a grease spot is to put baby powder or corn starch on the grease and leave it overnight. Brush off, put a bit of your regular detergent on the spot and rub and then wash.

The power or corn starch absorb the grease.

[lavenderdiva]

13. I had this same problem...

Luckily, last week on the DIY program 'Queen of Clean', she addressed greasy stains on napkins. What you do is spray the greasy stain with WD-40, and then squirt a bit of Dawn or Palmolive grease-cutting dishliquid over that. Then wash regularly. Apparently, the WD-40 removes the grease, and the Dawn/Palmolive removes the WD-40. Try it!

[barb162]

14. I will. I keep doing this (the spray deals of various kinds)

and none of them seem to work. THANK YOU

[lavenderdiva]

15. I know, I keep spilling stuff on the front of my knit shirts...

trying to get it out with regular OxyClean or SprayNWash proved fruitless. So I have just been looking pretty bad, wearing the clean, but still stained shirt! Luckily, Q.O.C. had this tip on her show. I haven't been able to try it yet, so report back if its successful, ok? Good Luck!

[samplegirl]

16. Lestoil

pour it on leave it soak. Works everytime.

[barb162]

17. THANK YOU EVERYONE! I get so tired of buying these

expensive spray things and dutifully spray the clothes spots before washing and when I take them out, they are still there. I always manage to get the grease spots in noticeable areas like around the chest.

I am going to try your suggestions

[freethought]

18. Here is something I do

Ever heard of "Simple Green"? I have used that stuff to clean damn near everything. From shampooing carpets,car interiors,kitchens, and laundry. Totally biodegradable. Find one or two empty Windex spray bottles and give em a good rinse. One-quarter to one-third Simple Green and the rest is water. Spray on stains and let sit for about 5 minutes or so and wash with detergent as usual. If you're talking grease, sparingly poor some full strength S.G. on the area and let it soak for a few minutes then wash. You have to get grease stains quick or they become permanent. Don't let Simple Green sit too long for it could wind up staining as well.

A gallon of full-strenth Simple Green will run you about twelve bucks but since you dilute it with H20 for use, a gallon will last you a good while

As you can see I a possessed by the spirit of Hallouise. BWHAHAHAHAHAH!

[caty]

19. Put shampoo

on a grease stain, let it soak in for several hours--then wash in cold water. I've saved many items of clothing this way.

[baltlib]

21. handcleaner...

the stuff mechanics use will get out almost any grease stain, even ones that have been dried. it cheap too a 3 dollar bottle will last years, unless your real sloppy

[caty]

22. Welcome to DU!

:pals:

[malta blue]

23. As long as you have not yet dried it since it got the stain

try some cornstarch. That should draw the stain out. If you have washed and dried it since the stain, it is already set in.
good luck!