Steps
- Spread fabric/garment on a flat surface with the oil based stain facing up.
- Sprinkle any type of baby powder (cornstarch or regular) generously over the stain. Don't be stingy with the powder
- Let the powder rest on the stain for several hours or even overnight.
- Brush or shake off the excess powder.
- If the oil/powder residue raises up on the fabric, scrape it off, reapply powder and then let fabric rest again.
- Wash or dry clean as usual.
- If washed, check the spot before placing the fabric in the dryer.
- If the oil spot is still there, rubbing alcohol might remove the spot, but alcohol could also lift the color so TEST in an inconspicous spot before using.
Tips
- Washing the fabric in warm or hot water is better, but cold water will also do.
- Before dry cleaning, make sure you get ALL of the powder off the fabric.
- Baby powder is also great for getting sand off feet, legs and other body parts because of it's oil absorbing ability. We never go to the beach without it.
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