Ask the Audience: How do you get grease stains out of fabric?

QuestionI generally take pride in my awesome laundry skills, but when it comes to oil or grease stains, I need to use a lifeline! I (stupidly) wore one of my new shirts while cooking the other night, and there are oil spots that remained after washing. And of course it’s not the first time – with a baby in the house, stains on clothing are par for the course. So, I’m asking my audience: Do you have a sure-fire way to get oil out of fabric? I’ve tried several different ideas over the years (lemon, dish soap, Zout, etc.), none of which has worked to my satisfaction. It seems there’s always something left behind, and oil stains just look horrible on clothing. I love it when I can find a simple solution that works every time!

So, please let me know your tips and tricks, and I’ll give them a try! I’ll even post the results when I get a chance.

Jennifer Roberts

is the founder, designer and author of Jen Spends Less. Formerly an architectural drafter and designer, Jen cut her spending and embraced a frugal lifestyle to be a stay at home mom.

1 thought on “Ask the Audience: How do you get grease stains out of fabric?”

  1. since I own an apron but frequently forget to use it while cooking, I have many shirts with oil spatters. My problem is sometimes I don’t notice them until they’ve gone through the laundry one time.

    I have no answers but hoping someone does!

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