Effectively and delicately eliminate grease stains from your clothes with this remedy
Grease/oil stains are one of the biggest problems for our clothes. Grease stains are difficult to remove from fabrics and if you don't act promptly, you run the risk of the stain becoming permanent.
Today, very powerful chemical stain removers are available that allow us to deal with grease stains, but we don't always have these to hand. But if we find ourselves without one of these stain removers, there is a readily-available alternative: artificial sweetener/s.
So, how can this product help us remove grease stains and how is it used? Let's find out below:
Artificial sweetener to remove grease stains from clothes
There are several reasons why an artificial sweetener can be very useful for grease stain removal:
- Fine powder composition: As a fine powder, this product exerts a gentle abrasive action on the fabric, contributing to the removal of stains.
- Highly absorbent composition: The chemical composition of artificial sweetener makes it highly absorbent. Therefore, applying it to a fresh stain will result in an action similar to chemical stain removers, with a quick transfer of the stain from the fabric to the powder.
- Widespread availability: Another significant advantage is that artificial sweeteners are widely available and easily accessible, making them suitable for use at any time.
To use the sweetner, apply the powder to the fresh stain and wait a few minutes before gently brushing off the residue from the surface; the stain should now be visibly reduced. Once you get home, complete the pre-treatment by applying a small amount of dish detergent. Let this penetrate the fabric, gently rubbing with your fingers, a soft-bristled brush, or a soft cloth. Your garment should now be perfectly stain-free and ready for a regular wash in the washing machine.
Useful precautions to avoid fabric damage
Remember that prompt action is crucial when it comes to removing grease stains, and it's advisable to blot the stain immediately with absorbent paper to remove any excess and reduce its ability to penetrate into the fabric.
Every type fabric has its own sensitivity, so it's helpful to perform a test of any treatment on a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding, ensuring that the fabric won't be damaged. Once the test is successfully passed, apply the artificial sweetener so that it covers the entire stained area.
After treating the stain in this way, it will have faded (at least partially), and finishing the process can wait until you return home. That said, you should still act as quickly as possible.
With this brilliant tip, grease stains will no longer be a problem, even when you're away from home!
