What type of products should I use to pretreat grease and oil stains?

Liquid dish soap or laundry prewash stain remover are both great options for pretreating grease and oil stains on sleepwear.

What type of laundry detergent should I use?

Use a gentle laundry detergent and the delicate cycle on your washer to clean sleepwear. To maximize cleaning power, try adding a color-safe bleach like OxiClean to the wash cycle.

What should I do if the stains still remain after washing?

If the stains are still present after washing, repeat the pretreatment, laundering, and spot treating process until the stain is completely gone.

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How To Easily Remove Grease and Oil Stains On Sleepwear

Grease and oil stains can be difficult to remove from sleepwear, but with the right methods and materials, these pesky spots can be gone in no time! Read on to learn how to get rid of grease and oil stains from your sleepwear.

Updated 20 Feb 2023

By Isabelle Trottier

When it comes to deep-cleaning sleepwear, grease and oil stains can be one of the most difficult types of stains to deal with. However, with a few simple steps, you can efficiently remove these stains from your pajamas and other sleepwear fabrics. Here's what you'll need to do:

Step 1: Pretreat With a Quality Grease Remover

The first step is to pretreat the stained area with a quality grease remover. Many people find that using a liquid dish soap or laundry prewash stain remover works great for most grease and oil stains. Soak the stained area with the product and allow the product to sit for 10-15 minutes.

Step 2: Apply Laundry Detergent Directly to the Stain

Once the pretreatment solution has been left to soak, take a cloth or scrub brush and apply laundry detergent directly to the stained area. Rub the detergent into the fabric then rinse area with water to help lift away the stain. Repeat this process until the stain is no longer visible.

Step 3: Use The Delicate Cycle When Washing

Once you have pretreated and scrubbed off the stain, the next step is to wash sleepwear in cold or warm water with other delicate items. Make sure to choose a gentle laundry detergent and use the delicate cycle on your washer. To maximize your cleaning power, you can try adding a color-safe bleach like OxiClean to wash cycle. One you've finished washing the fabric, hang the items to dry.

Step 4: Spot Treat and Repeat If Needed

If after washing, the grease and oil stains are still present, you may need to repeat steps one through three. Use a fresh application of pretreatment solution and repeating the laundering process until the stain is completely gone.

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