Question: How do I remove oily stains from laundry?
This technique can be used to remove any type of oily or greasy stain - automotive oil, car door grease, cooking oil, butter or margarine.
Answer:
Oily stains should be pretreated using a solvent-based stain removal product, like Shout or Spray 'n Wash. If you don't have a solvent-based pretreater, apply heavy-duty liquid detergent to the stain and work it in by gently rubbing.
After pretreatment, wash the garment as usual in the hottest water appropriate for the fabric using the recommended amount of detergent for a regular load. Inspect the garment before drying and repeat treatment if necessary. Do not put an oily stained garment into the dryer. The high heat will set the stain deeper and make it very difficult to remove.
