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[Sheilaz]

There must be a wonderful way that Omleteers know, but I can't find a solution.

Well, an apron for prevention in future, definitely.

But meanwhile, on an already washed garment. Vinegar didn't work, there must be another magic ingredient. I hope so, it's my favourite old dress!

[Ain't Nobody Here]

We frequently have greasy spots on cotton t-shirts (my men are messy eaters/cooks ).

 

I swear by Glocare Stain Slayer ("removes tar, grease, gum etc"). Just spray it on the stain, immediately rinse out then wash as normal. Works every time .

 

[Lavenders_Blue]

Washing soda crystals are pretty good for getting stains out of clothes. You can either soak or add some to the wash.

[ubereglu]

We've found one of the best degreasers to be ecover hand soap. Get the area wet and apply a few squirts on the area, leave for a few hours, (well until the next washload) and stick it in. It might take 2 goes, but it works!

[Kirstine]

If it's just a spot dabbing Eucalyptus oil on it before washing does the trick - and makes the wash come out smelling lovely too. Independant chemists often sell pure Eucalyptus oil at a reasonable price, the aromatherapy stuff should only be used for saving very posh dresses!

[Angie]

All oil based stains...washing up liquid to lift the oil then a wash with vanish, works well on decking oil .

[Sheilaz]

Thank you very much for your helpful suggestions. I am delighted at the response and shall hopefully remove the oil at the weekend. I've also gained some tips for future use, so thanks again Omleteers.

[Benaberry]

stepmum swears by fairy liquid (suppose it is designed to lift and capture grease!)

 

I've used it a few times now on various jersey and other material clothes (I'm a messy cook...), and it's worked fabulously well - just a spot rubbed into the oily mark, and then slung in the washing machine with the rest of the load

 

Oil is a right pain though - I have one particular top that is utterly doomed - EVERY time I wear it, I get something on it, usually greasy, which is typical, especially as it's a pale mink-y brown colour, that shows up every mark