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How to remove an oil stain from clothes

Oil stains

Oil is considered one of the fatty compounds that are extracted from fruits or herbs. Olive oil is one of the most famous oils that are used for many purposes such as beauty, cooking, etc. Due to its continuous use in a person’s life, the possibility of his being exposed to getting his clothes dirty with it increases. The oil does not dissolve in water or blend with it. Therefore, it is difficult to remove it from clothes compared to other stains that clothes are exposed to, such as chocolate, cooking stains, etc., and in this article we will talk about ways to remove oil stains from clothes.

Remove oil stains from clothes

Housewives can use many materials available in homes to get rid of oil stains so that they do not need to buy expensive materials from various shops. A number of methods can also be followed, and it is worth noting that the faster the stains are removed, the faster and more efficient their removal will be, as follows:

Powder method

Materials:

  • A small amount of baby powder.
  • Regular toothbrush.

How to use:

  • Sprinkle a little powder on the oil stain so that it covers it completely.
  • Leave the powder for approximately five minutes until the cloth absorbs it.
  • Remove the powder with a toothbrush well from the stain by scrubbing it constantly.
  • Wash the item in the washing machine and hang it in the air to dry completely.

Dishwashing liquid

Materials:

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  • A little dishwashing liquid of any kind.
  • A bowl of pure water.
  • Regular toothbrush.

How to use:

  • Soak the stain with a little dishwashing liquid.
  • Scrub the piece with a toothbrush.
  • Rub the item with water and leave it for a short time and the stain will disappear completely.

Laurel soap

Materials:

  • A piece of laurel soap.
  • A bowl of water.

How to use:

  • Scrub the stain well with laurel soap.
  • Wash the item with water to completely remove traces of soap.
  • Squeeze the piece and leave it to dry completely by spreading it in the air, etc.

detergent

Materials:

  • A small amount of washing powder of any type.
  • A quantity of warm water, neither too cold nor too hot.

How to use:

  • Add liquid or powder washing powder to the stain and massage the stain gently and gently so that nothing is damaged or happens to the fabric.
  • Review the washing instructions for different pieces of clothing and wash them at the hottest setting that suits the fabric or fabric of the piece, as clumps of threads may form on them in a way that damages the piece.
  • Ensure that the stains are completely removed before drying them, and repeat the same steps a number of times if the stain does not disappear the first time.
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