How to remove grease

Solidol is a substance that is used for medical and industrial purposes. The composition of the product contains aggressive components that eat into the fabric and leave traces on it. Therefore, in order to wash off the grease, you need to follow all the recommendations and cleaning rules.

Features of removing solid oil from clothes

Solid oil is an oily substance that leaves greasy streaks on the fabric. If the contamination on the surface of the clothing has not yet dried, it is removed with a paper towel. It must be applied to the affected area, blotted and left to absorb the substance for 5 minutes. Old contamination is removed by steam treatment or hot water. During the procedure, you need to gently walk the surface of the fabric with steam, soak it in water and send it to dry.

An unpleasant odor is removed by fabric softener; to enhance its effect, the soiled item must be dried in a room with moderate humidity. What rules should be followed in order to clean the stain:

• the water temperature should not exceed 40 degrees;
• old traces are pre-treated with steam before cleaning;
• before wiping off contamination with various preparations, it is necessary to test them on the inconspicuous side of clothing to make sure that there are no adverse reactions;
• cleaning with steam or detergents must also be carried out from the back side;
• it is forbidden to wash fabric contaminated with grease together with other things;
• when using concentrated solutions, it is necessary to apply them only to problem areas, trying not to touch a clean surface;
• it is necessary to carry out the procedure with household gloves to prevent contact with the skin. This will help prevent an allergic reaction;
• it is better not to use aggressive chemical products on silk and linen items. It is worth using folk methods.

How to wash grease from clothes using folk methods

In order to prevent a negative effect on the fabric, they use folk methods for removing stains, which are distinguished by a more gentle composition. Before carrying out the procedure, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules and features of its implementation.

How to wash grease from clothes with vinegar

Vinegar helps remove stubborn stains and preserves the color of the fabric.

How to remove contamination:

1. Add 2 tbsp. To a mug of warm water. l. vinegar, stir.
2. In the resulting vinegar solution, moisten cotton wool or a cotton pad, apply it to the affected area, leave for 2-3 hours.
3. When the soaking time has passed, the item must be soaked in cool clean water, then sent to the washing machine. Remember to add fabric softener.

The amount of vinegar used depends on the area and the intensity of the contamination. If the poured grease has formed a large stain, then you can wash it off with 3 tbsp. l.vinegar for the same amount of water. This principle will help make the solution more concentrated.

How to remove grease from clothes with laundry soap

This method is suitable for cleaning small and fresh dirt. How to remove a stain:

1. Take a small piece of laundry soap and grate it.
2. Add a little water to the resulting mixture to get a thick consistency.
3. Apply the solution to the stain, lather it so that the fabric is saturated with the product.
4. Leave the item for 2 hours. To enhance the effect, immerse it in a soapy solution.

After the expiration of time, the item must be rinsed under the tap, then sent to the washing machine for a full wash.

How to wipe solid oil from clothes with turpentine

Turpentine is a flammable substance, so you need to use it in an exact dosage so as not to harm things and your own health. How to remove a stain:

1. Pour 2 tablespoons of turpentine into a mug, heat the solution in a water bath.
2. After 5 min. remove the product from the stove, dip a cotton pad into it.
3. Apply it to the stain, try not to get turpentine on clean areas. Leave on for 45 minutes.

After soaking, the item must be machine washed with the addition of fabric softener. It is better to set the double rinse mode.

How to remove grease from clothes with ammonia

The ammonia helps to remove grease from synthetic fabrics or jeans. To soften the effect of the product, it is supplemented with glycerin. How to remove dirt:

1. Connect 1 tbsp. l. glycerin and 1 tbsp. l. ammonia, mix the ingredients.
2. Add a spoonful of warm, but not hot water to the resulting mixture, mix.
3. Moisten a cotton pad in the solution, do not wring it out. Apply to fabric, leave for 1 hour.

After the time has elapsed, the clothes should be rinsed under the tap to remove the residues of the product, then washed using a powder or conditioner.

How to remove grease stains with gasoline

To remove contaminants, pure gasoline or kerosene is used; this method is used in order to remove grease from a winter jacket or coat.

How to remove dirt:

1. 2 tbsp. l. Pour gasoline into a mug, moisten a cotton pad in them.
2. Apply the product to the stain, try not to touch the clean surface. Leave on for 40 minutes.
3. When the time has come, blot the gasoline with a paper towel so that the residues do not spread onto the clean cloth during washing.

Rinse the fabric under warm water, then apply a little laundry soap to the problem area and send the item to the drum of the machine. After gasoline, it is recommended to use a double rinse and conditioner.

How to remove grease stain from clothes with butter

A similar method is used to clean linen and silk items. How to remove a stain:

1. Cut a small piece of frozen butter, grate it or cut into medium-sized particles with a knife.
2. Apply the resulting shavings to the problem area, leave for 3 hours.
3. When the time has come, it is necessary to thoroughly remove the oily residues, for this it is recommended to use fat-removing agents.

When the residues are removed, the thing must be rinsed under running water and washed with a powder.

How to remove grease stain using specialized products

There is a wide range of stain removers in household stores that help remove dirt from various industrial substances. What chemical products help to remove stains and traces of grease on clothes:

• car shampoo... The product must be applied to the affected area, saturate the fabric with it, leave for 40 minutes. Then use the washing machine;
• cleaning agent "Pemolux". A similar product is suitable for fresh stains on lightweight fabrics. In order to remove the stain, it is necessary to apply the product to the problem area, take an unnecessary, clean toothbrush and lightly walk it over the surface of the thing to absorb the product. Leave the detergent solution for 1 hour, then rinse the clothes under cool water. If after the first procedure there are insignificant traces of the stain, it is recommended to use Pemolux again;
• stain remover "Sarma". The tool removes dirt from colored fabrics. The solution must be applied to the affected area, spread over the surface with a toothbrush, leave for 30 minutes, then rinse with cold water. After chemical treatment, the item must be washed with powder;
• stain remover "Vanish". The product is suitable for cleaning colored and light-colored items. To remove the stain, the solution must be applied to the problem area, soaped with a brush, and left for 40 minutes. Then send the clothes to the washing machine.

Conclusion

It is not difficult to wash the grease from the surface of clothing if you use the necessary advice and recommendations, as well as safety precautions. If after several procedures it is not possible to eliminate the traces, it is necessary to contact a dry cleaner.