5 Easy Steps to Get Rid of Grease Stains on Your Cocktail Dress
Have an important occasion coming up but got a grease stain on your cocktail dress? Worry not! We have some tips that you can use to get rid of them without having to visit the dry cleaner.
Updated 20 Feb 2023
By Luke Smith
Cleaning Grease and Oil Stains with Detergent
- The first thing to do is to take off the excess grease or oil from the fabric with a paper towel
- Apply detergent directly onto the stain and let it sit for 10 minutes
- Dab the stained area lightly with a paper towel to remove the dishwashing liquid and the stain
- Rinse the area with lukewarm water to remove the last traces of detergent
Cleaning Grease and Oil Stains with Vinegar and Salt
- Sprinkle salt over the stain and pour vinegar on top
- Mix the salt and vinegar together to form a paste
- Leave the paste to sit on the stain until dry
- Scrub the paste off with a clean, dry cloth, damp cloth or nylon brush
- Rinse the area with warm water to remove the last traces of the paste
Cleaning Grease and Oil Stains with Shampoo or Dishwashing Liquid
- Create a lather with a few drops of shampoo or dishwashing liquid and water
- Gently rub foam over stain in circular motions
- Rinse the area with lukewarm water to remove the last traces of the solution
Final Tips
- Always test any of the solutions on a hidden part of the dress to make sure there will be no discolouration after the cleaning
- If you are nervous about using any of these solutions then best thing to do is to find a dry cleaner who specialises in stains or delicate fabrics
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