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Greasy marks on clothes?

Hi I've had a trawl through the various threads, but couldn't find an answer.

Any good tips for removing greasy / oily marks from cotton?
Thanx
:)
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  • System
    System Posts: 178,077
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    I would like to know too, my son does a mean bacon and egg sandwich, but not only does it splatter everywhere (he says you cant get bacon crispy with a cover on it), it splatters all over his named sweatshirts which cant be washed in a hot wash.
  • cathy_3
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    swarfega dab some on then wash right away

    works every time

    if you havnt got swarfega just use washing up liquid let it sit for a couple of mins then put in the washer

    ;D
  • rach
    rach Posts: 5,476
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    i've recently discovered dylon stain removers. £1.49 from wilkos, last forever and took beetroot straight out of a white top the other day for me. you just dab some on before washing. have tried vanish etc before with no joy but would recommend this. they do one for greasy stains too. :)
    Mum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j
  • divadee
    divadee Posts: 10,609
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    sorry to sound dense whats swarfega ???
  • Zeldazog
    Zeldazog Posts: 291
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    soapless hand cleanser is good for grease stains.

    If you find any, let me know where you get it from.


    Also, soda crystals dissolve grease. I've sometimes got rid of grease stains by adding a bit to the wash powder.
  • cathy_3
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    you can get swarfega from halfords or a chandlers

    you can make your own with washing up liquid and drop of turps

    and yes washing soda is great

    fly spray moves oil and tar off clothes
  • dark_star_3
    dark_star_3 Posts: 1,448 Forumite
    thanx guys...and in the mean time..I will use this ;D
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  • dark_star_3
    dark_star_3 Posts: 1,448 Forumite
    LOL@ Sheel
    up until recently, my messy eating has not been a problem, as food dropped straight to the ground.
    Lately however, it hits my belly first :-[
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  • Bigpaul_4
    Bigpaul_4 Posts: 13 Forumite
    Busts aside, i use hot water, bath soap and a nail brush. Takes out most stains.
  • cathy_3
    cathy_3 Posts: 1,500
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    son and old fart just changed the engine in a car for a mate

    they came home filthy

    so I used me vinegar and voila it all came off the clothes perfectly



    Many persistent stains can be removed with vinegar: coffee, chocolate, ketchup, jam, cola, wine. Gently rub stain with vinegar, then wash.
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