Oily stains on clothing

[CityGirlintheCountry]

Okay... apparently I can't eat without getting it all over my chest. I found yet another shirt that has oil or grease stains on the front. I am ruining shirts as fast as I can buy them! Other than better eating habits or a bib, how do I get rid of these type stains? Unfortunately, most of the shirts make it through the washer and dryer before I notice. Are they just ruined or is there some way to treat the stains?

 

[raroo]

A bib might be a good option.

All of my clothes have stains on them too. I've learned not to wear things I care about while eating something messy. The one product that worked was Melaluca spot remover, I don't know if they still make it though, or if Melaluca even exists still.

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

Dawn (or similar) dishsoap applied directly to the spot. But be sure it's the kind without bleach...

 

[CMV]

I muss up clothes regularly. (What do you mean I can't change the oil in my car while wearing my favorite silk shirt?) I discovered this stain remover called White Wizard, which works not only on clothes, but carpeting and upholstery, as well. I used to ruin clothes, but no more.

Set in oil stains can sometimes be removed by saturating the spot with Dawn dish soap and letting it soak. That's what I used to use before I discovered White Wizard.

Good luck.

 

[redhen]

I do the same thing all the time! I have sooo many ruined shirts!

 

[saddina]

Lean over your plate while eating.

 

[Southernbelle]

I like Lestoil for oily laundry stains. I get tons of them from cooking

 

[Hoosiermomma]

Quote:

I second that!

 

[AK Michelle]

I like dishsoap for most food stains. Cheap hairspray for ink stains.

Oxyclean in each load has helped too. Kids get REALLY REALLY Dirty!

 

[Marlinchaser]

You could always eat with your shirt off, wouldn't want to ruin another shirt.

Can I come over for lunch