‘Looks like new again’: Say goodbye to oil stains on your clothes with this SIMPLE trick!
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Many of us, from time to time, encounter the difficulties — and frustrations — of dealing with oil and various other stains on our clothing.
While there are numerous approaches to soak up oil stains, according to Perth-based cleaning influencer Carolina McCauley, the problem can be solved in four simple steps.
In the video that she posted, Carolina starts the demonstration by pouring some oil onto a spotless white t-shirt. (Do we hear gasps coming from some of you? You’re not alone!)
The first thing she does is pat the affected area of the clothing with a paper towel to drain as much oil as possible.
Next, she pours baking soda directly onto the stain and recommends letting it rest for an hour.
After, she mixes a cup of water with a cap of laundry detergent, stirs the mixture, and slathers it on the oil stains with a toothbrush.
Finally, she tosses the garment into a washing machine and lets it run on a normal cycle. It’s important that there’s nothing else in the washer at the same time.
And poof — the stains are gone!
After viewing the four-step hack, some users had thoughts, to say the least.
‘Best hack… use dawn dish soap, rub it in softly with a toothbrush, then launder. This will take out even old oil stains that have gone through the dryer. One step, less work, and has worked 100% of the time for me,’ one said.
One sceptical viewer wrote: ‘Seems like a serious waste of detergent for a tiny spot. I’m not sure I believe it’s the same shirt because you avoided showing it prior to putting powder on it.’
‘Just put some Dawn on it, lol,’ added one amused commenter.
‘This looks like way too much effort, just add dishwashing liquid,’ a woman echoed.
Others meanwhile offered their hacks in return.
‘Plain white chalk works too. Do not dry in the dryer until it’s gone though,’ added one person.
Source: Instagram/@carolina.mccrauley
Aside from liquid detergents and dishwashing liquids, another readily available solution to oil in clothes is vinegar. Just soak the affected clothing in a half-water and half-vinegar mixture, scrub it for a bit, and then send the clothing straight to the washing machine.
We here at the SDC have also previously written about oil removal tips, as well as some laundry hacks sure to save you time — and money — so be sure to take a peek.
Do you have any more tips for easily removing oil stains from your clothing, folks? How about those for other stubborn stains?
Share them with us using the comment section below!
While there are numerous approaches to soak up oil stains, according to Perth-based cleaning influencer Carolina McCauley, the problem can be solved in four simple steps.
In the video that she posted, Carolina starts the demonstration by pouring some oil onto a spotless white t-shirt. (Do we hear gasps coming from some of you? You’re not alone!)
The first thing she does is pat the affected area of the clothing with a paper towel to drain as much oil as possible.
Next, she pours baking soda directly onto the stain and recommends letting it rest for an hour.
After, she mixes a cup of water with a cap of laundry detergent, stirs the mixture, and slathers it on the oil stains with a toothbrush.
Finally, she tosses the garment into a washing machine and lets it run on a normal cycle. It’s important that there’s nothing else in the washer at the same time.
And poof — the stains are gone!
After viewing the four-step hack, some users had thoughts, to say the least.
‘Best hack… use dawn dish soap, rub it in softly with a toothbrush, then launder. This will take out even old oil stains that have gone through the dryer. One step, less work, and has worked 100% of the time for me,’ one said.
One sceptical viewer wrote: ‘Seems like a serious waste of detergent for a tiny spot. I’m not sure I believe it’s the same shirt because you avoided showing it prior to putting powder on it.’
‘Just put some Dawn on it, lol,’ added one amused commenter.
‘This looks like way too much effort, just add dishwashing liquid,’ a woman echoed.
Others meanwhile offered their hacks in return.
‘Plain white chalk works too. Do not dry in the dryer until it’s gone though,’ added one person.
Source: Instagram/@carolina.mccrauley
Aside from liquid detergents and dishwashing liquids, another readily available solution to oil in clothes is vinegar. Just soak the affected clothing in a half-water and half-vinegar mixture, scrub it for a bit, and then send the clothing straight to the washing machine.
We here at the SDC have also previously written about oil removal tips, as well as some laundry hacks sure to save you time — and money — so be sure to take a peek.
Share them with us using the comment section below!
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