secure your clothes from oil splatters and grease stains with a few household products and a bit of patience.
But don’t toss that top into the donation pile just yet.
Using a butter knife or the side of a credit card, gently scrape and lift off the food.
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Use your fingers to gently dab it into the stain.
Let it set for 30 to 60 minutes, then brush or shake it off.
It’s time to wash it.
But before tossing it into your washing machine, try pre-treating the stain with dish detergent.
Designed to cut through grease on dishes, dish detergent can help to dissolve oils in fabric, too.
Leave it to set for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse under very warm to hot water.
Wash in hot water and air dry
Check the clothing’s label again before tossing it into the wash.
Hang the clothing to air dry.
While not ideal, you may still be able to remove the stain.
you might also try using a commercial stain remover.
