2. Removing Grease Stains with Baking Soda
Baking soda works well on stains that have yet to set or be run through the washer. Baking soda can be used to draw the grease stain out and away from fabric. Here’s how to do it:
Materials:
• Old towel or cardboard
• Baking soda
• Scraping tool (anything dull and rigid)
• Hot water
Steps:
1. Lay your clothing flat.
2. Place an old towel or cardboard under the stain.
3. Sprinkle baking soda on top of the grease.
4. Let the baking soda sit for about 10 minutes while watching for it to change color as it soaks up the stain.
5. Scrape off the baking soda.
6. Wash clothing with hot water.
7. Repeat steps 3-5 until the baking soda does not change color.
8. Dry according to your clothing’s label.
If the stain persists, add liquid dish detergent to the stain and then more baking soda. Scrub the stain with a toothbrush before letting the mixture sit for about 10 minutes. Repeat Step 6 when finished.
3. Removing Grease Stains with Aloe Vera Gel
That soothing gel you use for sunburns can also be used for grease stains. Here’s how it’s done:
Materials:
• Hot and warm water
• Aloe Vera gel
Steps:
1. Soak the garment in hot water.
2. Remove the garment, and scrub Aloe Vera gel into the stain in a tight, circular motion.
3. Wash the garment in warm water.
4. Air dry or hang dry the garment when you use this method.
4. Removing Grease Stains with Baby Powder
This method is similar to the baking powder method. If you have baby powder on hand, put it to work to remove your fresh grease or oil stains. Here are the steps:
Materials:
• Baby powder
• Toothbrush
Steps:
1.
Lay your clothing flat.
2. Sprinkle on some baby powder.
3. Let the baby powder set for about 10 minutes.
4. Brush off the baby powder with a toothbrush.
5. If the stain is still visible, put the garment in a washing machine with cold water.
6. Dry according to your clothing’s label.
5. Removing Grease Stains with Cornstarch
Cornstarch is another fine powder that can come through in a mighty way when it comes to grease stains. Here's what to do:
Materials:
• Cornstarch
• Toothbrush, damp sponge, or rag
Steps:
1. Pour a small amount of cornstarch on the stain.
2. Let the cornstarch sit for at least 15 minutes, but up to an hour or more.
3. Brush off the cornstarch using a toothbrush, damp sponge or rag. You could also leave it on the garment before washing.
4. Wash the garment in a washing machine on a cold setting.
5. Dry according to your clothing’s label.
6. Removing Grease Stains with Mechanics Soap
As a mechanic, you’ve probably used mechanics soap everyday not knowing it can clean stains as well as it can clean your skin. Little did you know, this kind of soap was actually designed to do both.
Materials:
• Old towel or cardboard
• Mechanics soap
Steps:
1. Lay your clothing flat.
2. Place an old towel or cardboard under the stain.
3. Apply the soap to the stain.
4. Allow the soap to set for 15 to 30 minutes.
5. Wash the garment in a washing machine separately, to avoid a mechanics soap smell on your entire wash load (unless you like that sort of thing).
6. Dry according to your clothing’s label.
While each method may need to be repeated to remove set-in grease, stains like these are no match for common household items and a little bit of elbow grease. Now that you know what to do, you’ll be able to go back to work in a shirt that looks as good as new without having bought an expensive stain remover to get the job done.
Better yet, get a shirt with built-in stain-blocking technology that keeps stains from forming in the first place.
Save Time with Oil-Repellent Clothing
If there was a way to avoid the stain altogether, would you try it? OilBlok Technology, offered exclusively by Red Kap, repels some of the toughest garage liquids to keep stains from forming. Replace your old workwear with garments sporting our OilBlok Technology so your shop clothes stay looking professional and are always ready to go.
If you’re part of a crew, talk to your manager about outfiting the whole team. With OilBlok Technology, you and your fellow wrenchers can forget worrying about staining your uniform and focus on getting the job done.
Has your bicycle chain left a mark on your jeans? There's no need to worry – find out how to remove grease stains from clothes with ease here!
Whether you’re unfortunate enough to have your bike chain come off during a Sunday ride, or you’re just tinkering around as part of some routine maintenance, there’s no denying that bike grease can cause some rather ugly stains.
Once your clothes are marked, thorough bike grease stain removal is your only option – but just what do you need to do to learn how to remove grease stains from clothes? And is it as difficult as it sounds?
First things first, bike grease stain removal isn’t impossible. Just follow the simple steps below to get your clothing looking as good as new.
The first tip is to act fast. The quicker you deal with the stain, the easier it’ll be to get out. Next, remember to check your clothes’ care label before trying any stain removal techniques. Check for things like whether the item can be machine washed and test any remedies on a small area first in case it reacts in a way you don’t expect.
Best for: fresh grease stains on cotton and synthetic fabrics.
Rub a little dishwashing liquid into the stain gently. Dishwashing detergent makes a great grease remover on clothes because it's designed to cut through grease and fat on dirty dishes.
You can also try to remove grease stains with a paste made from dishwashing detergent and baking soda; scrubbing gently with an old toothbrush.
Flush the stain well with cool water. Let water run from the back of the stain to try and push as much of the grease out of the fabric as possible.
Wash the garment as usual, following the instructions on the label. Hang it outside to dry if possible – if any of the stain is still visible then it will be much easier to work on if you haven't applied the heat of a tumble dryer or iron to it.
As this method works best on fresh grease stains, you might need to add an extra step for dried stains. Try sprinkling a little talcum powder or cornflour onto the stain and leaving it for a few minutes before following the steps above.
Best for: fresh and dried stains on synthetic fabrics.
Pre-treat the stain with Persil liquid.
Rub a little detergent into the stain (or work it in with a soft, old toothbrush), and leave for a few minutes. Read the pack for further instructions.
Flush with cool water, then wash as usual. You can either hand wash the item, or use your washing machine according to the instructions on the care label.
Warning: This method is not suitable for wool, silk, and other delicate fabrics. Always check the label first if you're not sure.
Best for: fresh and dried stains on delicate fabrics, such as silk and wool
Sprinkle baking soda onto the stain. You could also use talcum powder. These powders are a great bike grease stain removal option for delicate fabrics because they draw grease and oil out of the material without damaging the fibres.
Leave the powder overnight. Brush it off the next morning and it should have absorbed most of the bicycle grease.
Wash your clothes according to the instructions on the clothing label.
For delicate fabrics, you could try a hand wash or delicates cycle with a gentle detergent like Persil Silk & Wool (read the pack for dosage instructions). If you're not sure that this method will be suitable for your garment, consult a professional dry cleaner as it may require specialist care.
There you have it – bike grease stain removal made simple! Now that you know how to remove grease stains from clothes, you and your family can cycle with confidence.
For more information, check out our guide to removing oil stains from other fabrics, too.
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Want to learn how to remove grease stains? What funds are needed for this? There is nothing easier! Removing grease stains is usually much easier than removing stains from other substances, because everyone in the house has an indispensable dishwashing liquid.
You do not have to use strong detergents that can damage the fabric.
You will need:
Regular dishwashing detergent. If possible, choose a colorless product to avoid staining clothes. If you can't find a colorless dishwashing liquid, dilute it with water.
Vinegar. It will not only help to remove more stubborn stains, but it will also perfectly remove the detergent that you used at the beginning.
Rubber gloves. While none of the products you'll be using are harmful, you'll likely need to rub your clothes vigorously.
The sooner you start to fight the grease stain, the better the result will be.
It's actually as easy as shelling pears:
Lay out the clothes and pour dishwashing liquid over the stained area.
Using your fingers, gently rub the product into the fabric. Almost immediately, you will see the stain begin to dissolve, as most dishwashing detergents eat away grease immediately.
Carefully rinse the detergent off the fabric with vinegar.
Rinse the clothes in water and wash them as usual.
For more stubborn stains, repeat steps 2 and 3 again. Five times is enough to completely remove all grease stains.
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As always, don't forget to read the instructions on the clothes labels (to make sure they are machine washable). It's a good idea to test the dish soap and vinegar on an inconspicuous area of the fabric (cuffs or hem) to make sure you don't ruin your clothes.
Always read the instructions on the clothing label carefully to make sure you are using the correct cleaning method.
First test the cleaner on a small and inconspicuous area of clothing.
If you are happy with the result, feel free to apply the product to the entire stain, then rinse it and wash the clothes as usual.
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Dishwashing liquid, starch, chalk, tooth powder will come to the rescue.
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This way you make sure that the color of the fabric does not suffer. This is one of the most effective ways. Rub the liquid into the stain and leave on for 10-15 minutes or longer. Then wash the item in the washing machine.
This method is also very good at removing dirt. Lather the stain well using hot water and leave for at least 2 hours. Then wash the item by hand or in the machine.
Crush the chalk, cover the stain with it and leave for an hour.
Rough fabrics, such as denim, can simply be rubbed liberally with chalk.
Then throw the clothes into the washing machine. For reliability, before this, you can additionally rub the stain with laundry soap dipped in hot water.
Cover the soiled area with a thick layer of tooth powder. Lay a paper towel on top and iron with a hot iron.
Powder the stain again, cover with a clean paper towel and place a weight on top. For this, for example, a cooled iron is suitable. Leave overnight and wash the item by hand or in the machine.
If the stain hasn't even dried yet, you can try just rubbing it well with salt. She is able to absorb fat. Salt should be changed periodically and rubbed off the stain until it disappears.
For dry spots, it is better to use a mixture of salt and soda. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of these substances in 150 ml of boiling water, rub the product into the contaminated area and leave for an hour.
Then throw the item into the washing machine.
This method is suitable if you are sure that the item has a lasting color and it will not shed.
Follow the instructions on the package as each product may have different usage. Well proven, for example, stain removers such as Vanish, Dr. Beckmann, Amway, Udalix.
Dilute 4 tablespoons of potato starch in 50 ml of milk. Rub the mixture into the stain and leave overnight to dry.
Then wipe off with a damp sponge or directly under running water and wash by hand or machine.
It is a good absorbent. Apply a thick layer of talcum powder to the stain and leave on for a few hours or overnight.
The item can then be washed, although this is not necessary. It is enough just to shake off the product well from the fabric.
