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• Method 2 of 2: Get rid of stubborn greasy stains

1 Use dishwashing detergent. The easiest way to remove oil or grease from just about any fabric is to apply a generous amount of dishwashing liquid to it. Then take a small brush, such as an old toothbrush, and rub the stain in a circular motion for a few minutes. Add more dish soap as needed. Leave the fabric for 30 minutes and then place it in the washing machine. Wash using the hottest setting for the material.

• For best results, try to find a product that says it breaks down fat.
• If there is still grease on your clothes after washing, repeat the procedure.

2 Apply some baby powder to the stain. Try to apply baby powder to any fresh stains on your clothing as soon as possible. The good thing about baby powder is that it fills in all the small spaces between the threads of the fabric and absorbs fat. Wait 10-15 minutes and then brush off the powder. If the stain is still visible, machine wash it in cold water. When the item is dry, there should be no traces of grease on it.

3 Rub the stain with chalk. Chalk also absorbs grease well from clothes, after which the stain can be easily removed. Rub the stain with plain white chalk or cover it with powder chalk. Wait 10-15 minutes, then wipe off the rest of the chalk. If the stain is still visible, wash the garment in cold water. Then rinse and dry the item - the stain should completely disappear.

4 Apply cornstarch to the stain. Cornstarch, like chalk and baby powder, works wonders for removing fresh greasy stains. Sprinkle a little starch over the stain and wait 15 minutes. Then brush off the starch or leave it as it is and put the item in the washing machine. After washing in cold water, the stain should disappear.

5 Apply talcum powder. If you don't have any of the above products on hand, you may have some talcum powder available. Proceed in the same way - apply some talcum powder to the stain and wait 10-15 minutes. Then wash the item in cold water.

6 Prepare an alcoholic salt solution. This method works best for thick fabrics such as denim or linen. Mix 1 part salt with 3 parts rubbing alcohol and pour the solution over the stain. Use a soft cloth to rub the solution into the stain so that it gets between the fibers of the fabric. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then wash as usual. By the time the item is dry, the stain should be gone.

7 Use a dry stain remover. You can buy a special stain remover from your local hardware store or supermarket. These are mainly liquids or sprays that are applied to the stain before washing. Such products will definitely help remove any greasy stain.

Method 2 of 2: Get rid of stubborn greasy stains

1. 1 Spray hairspray on the stain. Believe it or not, this method really works! Cover the cloth with a paper towel and spray generously with hairspray. Wait 30 minutes for the hairspray to absorb. Then place the item in the washing machine and wash as usual. Air dry and the problem should be fixed. If the stain is still noticeable after the garment has dried, repeat the process again.
2. 2 Apply cheese sauce to the stain. As ridiculous as it may sound, some argue that it really removes greasy stains! Simply dab a layer of cheese sauce on the stain, rub in with your finger, and then put the garment in the washing machine. After washing, no stains or cheese should be left on the fabric.
3. 3 Use shampoo. Shampoo removes oil from hair and scalp, so why not use it for the same purpose, but only on clothes? Pour shampoo directly over the stain and rub it well with a cloth. Wait 10-15 minutes, put the item in the washing machine and wash as usual. Then let the items air dry. The stain should disappear.
4. 4 Try an anhydrous "garage" soap for dirty work. This soap is a powder that helps remove oil and similar stains from your hands without rinsing off with water. Apply soap powder to stain and rub vigorously. Leave it on for 30 minutes and repeat the procedure. Wash the item and wait for it to dry. If the stain remains, try again.
5. 5 Try an all-purpose cleaner. Take a general purpose cleaner for cleaning kitchen surfaces, furniture, floors, and the like; it should indicate that it removes fat. Apply directly to the stain and let sit for 15–20 minutes, adding more as needed. Then wash the item in cold water and hang to dry.
6. 6 Use WD-40. Anticorrosive agent WD-40 ("vadashka") is also used to remove oily or greasy stains. Apply the product to the stain and wait 30 minutes. Then wash the garment immediately in cold water and let it dry naturally. If the stain is still visible, repeat the process again.
7. 7 Pour some cola over the soiled area. Cola-based sodas have long been known to have amazing cleaning properties, dissolving just about any dirt. You may be worried that the cola stain will only make the stain worse, but it actually removes the stubborn stain. Pour the cola over the stain and leave for 1–2 hours (the stain will get wet, but the cola itself will not remain in such a short time). Then wash the item and hang it up to dry.
8. 8 Try aloe vera. You can try to remove old oil stains with aloe vera gel. Soak the item in cold water and apply aloe vera gel (100% best) to the stain. Rub it into the dirty area for a few minutes, then wash the item in cold water.
9. 9 Purchase a stain remover suitable for stubborn stains. Apply the product to the stain and leave it on for 20-30 minutes. Then wash the item in the washing machine in cold water. If you are removing stains from multiple items at once, the stain remover can be added directly to the detergent. In any case, follow the instructions on the label.