OxiClean™ Laundry + Home Stain Remover Spray can help to treat grease and other stains so they're easier to remove in the wash. It attacks tough dried-in stains to help keep your items looking fresh and ready to wear again in no time.
Oxiclean is great for oxidizable stains for example grass stains, blood and cooking spices. It will not work on stains from oil, grease, sheet yellowing or most inks.
I love OxiClean. It solve LOTs of problems beyond laundry. It's a great degreaser! You can also simply purchase the active ingredient (sodium percarbonate, an oxygen bleach) and use that instead. Though the additional chemicals in OxiClean do make the SP work better.
Dawn dish soap works super well at dissolving grease on dishes and it works the same way on oily stains on your clothes.
OxiClean™ MaxForce™ is not designed to be used on dry clean only fabrics and should not be used on wool or silk items.
OxiClean contains several ingredients, but the important one for boosting and brightening laundry is sodium percarbonate — basically, dry hydrogen peroxide plus washing soda (also called sodium carbonate, which is very similar to but not exactly baking soda).
For old or set-in stains, pre-treat the area with a dab of dish soap and let it sit before adding the garment to your regular wash cycle. For stubborn, old, or heat-set stains, use a more vigorous dabbing motion to penetrate the fabric fibers and absorb the ingrained oil. Repeat this process as needed.
1: Vinegar
For tough, caked-on grease stains, especially those stuck to the stove and the inside of the oven, you can spray white vinegar directly on the stain and let it soak in for about five minutes.
Luckily, the Vanish Oxi Action formula is strong enough to tackle all types of tough grease stains. With anionic and non-ionic surfactants, the Vanish Oxi Action Liquid can be used to remove grease stains safely, even in a cold wash.
Hydrogen peroxide has nearly the same chemical makeup as water but with one additional oxygen atom. This allows it to break down quickly and harmlessly. It works well as a degreaser, cleans the streaks out of mirrors, and can be used on countertops and floors as a disinfectant.
It is always best to thoroughly rinse areas with clean water where OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover came in contact with plants, to wash away any residual product.
Baby powder, chalk, or corn-starch
Leave your powder to rest for 10-15 minutes so that it has an ample amount of time to completely absorb the grease. After 10-15 minutes, use a toothbrush, or alternative soft-bristled brush, to remove all of the powder. Finally, wash your garment using a cold water setting.
According to an OxiClean representative, the oxygen in peroxide and refined baking soda acts to lift stains to the surface, making them easier to scrub out.
The highest strength industrial degreaser available, Solvalene was created for the toughest degreasing applications. This alkaline fortified, water based degreaser is extremely versatile and can handle most heavy duty cleaning assignments.
Start by dusting/sweeping the surface. Blot the grease away using a dry wipe. If needed, you can use warm water to soften splatters and stains so that wiping will become easier. Using a ready-to-use product or degreasing wipe, rub in circular motion, working in sections.
Step 1: Treat the Stain Right Away
Your first weapon: Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap. (Hey, it worked when my toddler put handfuls of greasy Vaseline in his hair. There's a reason animal rescuers use it to clean animals after ocean oil spills.) I always have some in my kitchen.
OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray is the enzymatic option that allows you to treat set-in grease stains or more recent and unfortunate oil drips on clothes, then wash them up to seven days later. Shake before use. Spray directly onto the greasy or oily stain or spot until saturated.
Old oil stains can be very stubborn, but it is possible to remove them. If a garment has been washed and dried and the oil stain still remains, using an enzyme-based cleaner to pretreat the stain rather than dish soap may increase the chance of being able to remove it.
Use a degreaser or dish soap with warm water to wipe down your countertops and cabinets as well as your walls and backsplashes. Sinks can be cleaned with a degreaser or baking soda. For particularly tough grease deposits, mixing baking soda and water can help break through the grime.
For oil-based stains and protein stains you'll likely need something more serious, but the Tide Pen is very effective on tannin-based stains (except ink stains—you'll need something more serious for that as well) and food-related stains of all kinds.