Cleaning Q&A: Grease Stain

Q.

I dropped a greasy piece of pizza on my favorite pants. How do I get the grease out?

A.

Try this trick: Saturate the greasy stain with grease removing dish soap, let it set for an hour, then wash in hot water. You might need to blot it with a soft bristled toothbrush. The bristles help break up stains and can also help get stain-removing cleaning solutions deeper into the fabric. Don’t rub back and forth like you’re brushing your teeth though -- hold the toothbrush with your index finger behind the head, and use short, light taps.

-- The Nest Editors

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