How to wash out greasy stains at home: 3 ways for pennies – soap, soda, vinegar

02.01.2024 10:52

It is not easy to get rid of a greasy stain on clothes if it has become deeply ingrained.

To the rescue come products that can be found in every kitchen and they cost mere pennies.

Three simple life hacks with soap, soda and vinegar are designed to make the task easier and get rid of the problem in minutes.

Laundry soap

An effective and affordable way to get rid of a greasy stain on clothes.

Take 72% laundry soap and lather the stain with special care. If the stain is old, you can sprinkle it with soap shavings and leave it for a while.

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After 10-20 minutes, remove any remaining soap with a cotton pad or napkin.

Wash the item in the usual way, using your usual detergents.

Baking soda

Every housewife can find this cheap remedy in her kitchen.

Soda can cope with various types of dirt, including greasy stains.

Prepare a thick mixture of baking soda and water, apply it to the entire surface of the greasy stain using a cotton pad or sponge.

After 20 minutes, rinse off the soda with clean water and wash the item.

Thick fabric can be rubbed with an old toothbrush.

Food vinegar

Regular white vinegar does a great job of removing various types of stains.

To prepare the solution, mix vinegar with water in a ratio of 1:4.

Apply the product to the greasy stain for a few minutes. Then you can wash the fabric by hand or in a washing machine.

It was previously reported why you should put foil balls in your washing machine .

Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources

Content
  1. Laundry soap
  2. Baking soda
  3. Food vinegar