Does anyone have a good way to remove oil or grease stains from clothes? I have tried everything I know.
If it is a washed in black or brown automotive or bike grease try this...rub Crisco into stain, it will begin to dilute the black gunk in the fibers, then wash out with D.. BTW this also works with kids and permanent marker...only use Eucerine or other heavy oily lotion instead of Crisco, it seems to get into the kids pores and lift the stain a little, then wash off with D. and soak them in the bathtub.
I have good luck with Zout or Oxyclean stain remover if I catch them before they are washed and dried. Sometimes even after.
If that does not work I use a product from Melaleuca. You need to be a member to order from them though. If you want more info, let me know. You do need to place a monthly order that ends up costing between $55-$65. So it takes commitment. Depending on where you are located, I could let you try the product here. I don't do this for a business...so no pressure!
I've used Simple Green for every stain from blood to grease and mustard. It can found in the automotive department.
As long as you catch it before it's washed and dried, try pre-treating it with regular old dish soap (rub it in good). This almost always works for us on oil based stains. If it's already been washed and dried, try a solution of 1 cup Clorox 2 powder, 1 cup Cascade Dishwasher powder in sinkful of hot water, and let it soak overnight. This can be a miracle stain remover, but it does tend to fade the items.
I've been able to get all my stains out with one or more of these: Oxi-Clean (both stain spray and additive powder), Goo-Gone, or regular dish soap.
I use a product from Amway called SA8 prewash spray treatment. This stuff is awesome! It even works if I miss a spot and it goes through the washer and dryer. It is an aerosol and does have a pretty strong chemical odor, so if you're going for natural, this is not it. I have tried switching most of my cleaning supplies to all natural, but this is the one I can't give up! I buy it from my neighbor, so I could get you that info if you are interested.
