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• Wait at least half an hour for the stain to be sucked into the dough.

  

• In case you need to remove a lot of wet grease, use a paper towel to blot the oil before spreading the powder.

  

Use a soft brush to brush off the powder. Spread the powder over the fabric in a short, quick motion.

• Do not use a stiff brush as it may damage the fabric. Use an old toothbrush or a cake brush to brush off the dough.

  

  
  
• Check for stains after brushing off the powder. Do you see a lot of grease still wet? Repeat the above steps again if the oil is still wet.

  

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Method 2 of 4: Wash off stains

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   Rub soap into the grease stain. Use your fingers to rub the soap; If the fabric is thick, you can use an old toothbrush. Make sure the soap is soaked in the stain.
   • Detergent works well on most types of stains.

     

     
     
   • Use a colorless soap in case the fabric is easily stained.

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   Soak the fabric in hot water for 20 minutes. Fill a sink, bucket, or container with hot water. Soak the fabric completely submerged in water, especially the part with stains.
   • Read the garment's instructions if you want to make sure the hot water does not fray or shrink. Use warm water if the label says so on the product label. Skip this step if the label tells you to use only cold water.

     

     
     
   • If you are afraid to soak the whole shirt or pants in hot water, simply soak the area with the stain. If the stain is only on the sleeve or a corner of the fabric, you can submerge the fabric with the stain under water with a waterproof stone or heavy object.

     

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   Remove the clothes from the water and rinse them again. Place the greasy fabric under running water at room temperature.
   • Check the fabric just bleached. Are there still stains? If so, you need to continue processing.

     

   • If the stain seems to have disappeared, you can dry the clothes or put them in the dryer.

     

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Method 3 of 4: Brush away hard stains

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   Use a paste. Mix the dough with baking soda and a little water, then rub it over the grease stain. Leave it on until the powder is completely dry.

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   Remove the dough. Use a soft brush to brush off the dough from the fabric. Check for stains; If it still looks greasy, go to the next step.

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   Soak the stain in dish soap. A further treatment is done by rubbing dish soap on the stain, soaking it in hot or warm water for another 20 minutes, and rinsing with room temperature water. Dry as usual if the stain is gone.

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   Bring professional service. With the most stubborn stains, it is better to seek professional service. Instead of trying stronger chemicals and potentially damaging the fabric, let someone with the skills and means to help you remove the stain. advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Remove grease on delicate materials

1. Use cornstarch and vinegar for cleaning suede. For suede, you need to be very gentle in every step of the treatment, as it is easily damaged.
   • Sprinkle cornstarch on the stain and let sit for half an hour until the flour absorbs grease. Use a suede brush to brush off the powder.

     

   • Use a microfiber cloth (the cloth used to clean eyeglasses) or another non-rough cloth dipped in white vinegar. Gently rub the greasy area until the stain is gone.

     

   • To dry, then use a suede brush to smooth the surface of the skin.

     

2. Use baby powder and dish soap to treat stains on silk. The grease stains on silk may never seem to go away, but the tip of using baby powder and dish soap will work in most cases.
   • Use baby powder to absorb grease stains for half an hour, then brush off.

     

   • Rub dish soap over the grease stains. Leave it on for half an hour, then rinse.

     

   • Hang clothes on a rack to dry.

     

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   Bring satin and leather to a professional cleaning service. These materials absorb grease and are more susceptible to damage by household solutions than other materials, so it's best to offer a dry cleaning service. advertisement

What you need

• Baby powder, talcum powder, cornstarch or baking soda
• Dishwashing liquid or detergent
• Soft brush