Stain Remover
#11
I use Zout also, have used it for years. It can get old formula stains out of garage sale baby clothes and red clay stains out of white double knit baseball pants. I buy it from Amazon since I can't find it in my area.
#12
I haven't tried corn starch, but have successfully used baby powder for oily stains. I sprinkle it on, rub it in with my fingers and let it set for while. Then launder as usual. This has even worked after I have soaked with Dawn and laundered previously and the stain did not come out.
#15
My sister is the queen of stain removal - really. She uses Shout Advanced - its in a spray can. Spray it on and wash it within 5 minutes. Do not let it set. She gets the grease out of her husbands jeans with this stuff. It really works.
#18
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I once spilled oil from a french fryer into a basket of clothes. All the oil came out with plenty of cornstarch. I usually apply quite a bit and then let it set overnight or until ready to do wash again. This has worked for me for 40+ years and always keep cornstarch handy in my laundry room.
#19
I know this sounds counter intuitive, but WD 40 is what we use on the farm to take heavy grease out from the equipment. Spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes and then wash in Tide. Takes it out every time and doesn't ruin even your good clothes. Jinnie
#20
I have used water soluble cold cream with good luck. Just rub it all over the stain and let it sit for a while before washing as usual. Find it at the pharmacy in the face cream section. Also, I've found shampoo to work well on oil/grease stains. After all, it strips the oil from your hair when it's greasy.
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