Have no fearthere are lots of simple methods forgetting grease and oil stains outof clothing.
Plus, most can be done using items you already have in your home.
How Soon Should You Clean Grease Stains?
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The rule of thumb withcleaning grease stainsis: the sooner, the better.
If it’s possible for you to start treating the stain right away, take the opportunity.
Grease stains get worse as they sit and dry.
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The longer grease sits on your denim, the harder lifting the stain from the fabric will be.
This will leave the stain to set overnight.
Pre-treat the stain as soon as possible with some stain gel, and get to washing in the morning.
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This will help to absorb any excess oil or grease that has yet to seep into the denim.
This initial step will make the entire process of removing the oil stain much easier.
If you don’t have a vacuum handy, carefully brush off the baking soda.
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The less grease you have to scrub out, the easier the cleaning will be.
Dish soap is better than laundry detergent hereit works wonders on breaking down and dissolving grease.
Hang dry on a clothesline or lay flat to air dry.
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If the spot remains, repeat this process until your jeans look as good as new.
Avoid throwing the jeans into a machine dryer or using a hair dryer to speed up the process.
Tips For Getting Grease Stains Out of Your Jeans
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