How to Easily Clean Grease and Oil Stains from Pajamas
Oils and grease stains can ruin your pajamas if you don’t take care of them properly. This guide will show you all steps on how to clean grease and oil stains from your pajamas easily and quickly.
Updated 20 Feb 2023
By Peter Blackwood
Removing Grease Stains From Pajamas
- Start by blotting the stain with a towel or paper towel to absorb as much of the grease as possible.
- Now sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the stain and rub it in with a damp cloth.
- Allow the baking soda to sit for about 20 minutes, then brush off the excess with a soft brush or cloth.
- For tougher stains, you may want to repeat process.
- Once the stain has been pre-treated, launder the pajamas as usual following the instructions on the care label.
Removing Oil Stains From Pajamas
- Start by blotting the stain with a towel or paper towel to absorb as much of the oil as possible.
- Now sprinkle a generous amount of cornstarch over stain and rub it in with a damp cloth.
- Allow cornstarch to sit for about 20 minutes, then brush off excess with a soft brush or cloth.
- For tougher stains, you may want to repeat the process.
- Once the stain has been pre-treated, launder the pajamas as usual following the instructions on the care label.
Additional Tips For Removing Grease and Oil Stains From Pajamas
- Try using an enzyme detergent such as Era or Tide. These detergents are specially designed to break down tough grease and oil stains.
- If you are dealing with a particularly tough stain, use a pre-treatment solution before laundering.
- If you are dealing with an old stain, try soaking it in a mixture of vinegar and cold water for about 30 minutes before laundering.