My Top Tip for Removing Oil Stains

I had previously shared this tip on Facebook, but once again, I have been sharing it with a lot of people, so thought it needed a permanent location on our blog.

I discovered this method many years ago on a random Google search, so can no longer find the original source. However, what I can tell you is, it works!

I’ve used this on many of my clothes, even very old stains on tops I had given up on. It has worked 95% of the time and has saved so many clothes.

So, Abbie, how does it work?

I believe the trick is that the dish liquid’s job is to take off grease from dishes, so it works for clothes too!

1. I lay out all the clothes I am needing to get oil stains out of on the kitchen table.

2. Grab some dish liquid and some bi-cab soda.

3. Sprinkle some bicarb soda on the stain.

4. Next, squirt some dish liquid on top. Mix together with a spoon or your finger so it forms a paste on the stain.

5. Leave on for an hour.

6. Then wash as normal. I would recommend not adding any Napisan, fabric softener, or spray stain remover. Just your usual laundry detergent.

It really is that easy, and it really works!

If you try this, please comment below and let me know how you go!