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Sprinkle baking soda or salt generously over the stain to absorb the oil. Let the baking soda or salt sit on the stain for at least 30 minutes or overnight if the stain is heavier. The longer it sits, the more oil it will absorb. Gently brush off baking soda or salt using a toothbrush after treating the stain.

Sprinkle baking soda or salt generously over the stain to absorb the oil. Let the baking soda or salt sit on the stain for at least 30 minutes or overnight if the stain is heavier. The longer it sits, the more oil it will absorb. Gently brush off baking soda or salt using a toothbrush after treating the stain.

Pour white vinegar in a spray bottle, and spray it onto the pan. Allow it to sit for up to 5 minutes, or longer depending how hard the grease has become. Use a clean sponge or paper towel to wipe it clean. Rinse with hot water.

Vinegar will work to remove grease stains from some fabrics. Place an old towel on the underside of the fabric and saturate the stain with a 50/50 mix of white distilled vinegar and water. Scrub the stain with a wet toothbrush and soap until it begins to lift, and repeat until the stain is gone.

Pouring baking soda and vinegar down the drain causes a reaction that breaks down fats.

Although many of us grew up with relatives who stored their bacon grease in a jar or can set on the counter or on the back of the stovetop, food safety experts don't recommend storing it that way now. Instead, store bacon grease in the refrigerator (up to 3 months) or freezer (indefinitely).

Use your fingers to rub Dawn over the entire stained area and allow a few minutes to let the soap set. The cleaning agents in Dawn grab and hold grease until the stain is washed away in the rinse cycle.

Old oil stains can be very stubborn, but it is possible to remove them. If a garment has been washed and dried and the oil stain still remains, using an enzyme-based cleaner to pretreat the stain rather than dish soap may increase the chance of being able to remove it.

Although Dawn® dish soap works great as a stain pretreatment option, it's not meant for direct use in a washing machine in place of laundry detergent. Dish soaps are uniquely formulated to break up grease and stuck-on food particles with foamy suds—something you don't want to happen in your washing machine.

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For stubborn grease residue, mix a solution of hot water and dish soap or create a paste with baking soda and water. Apply it to the greased surfaces and let it sit for a few minutes. Scrub with a non-abrasive sponge and rinse with hot water.

Line a cup (or even the sink drain itself) well with heavy-duty foil. Carefully pour the hot fat into it and let it harden (or, if using a cup, place the cup in the freezer). Once the fat hardens, wrap the foil around the fat and toss it in the trash.

Luckily, with OxiClean™ MaxForce™ you can get out even dried-in grease stains! Always test OxiClean™ MaxForce™ in an inconspicuous area prior to use. MaxForce™ can be used on all washable whites and colored fabrics.

Splash a small amount of hydrogen peroxide on the stain. Then cover with a generous amount of baking soda. 5. Using a toothbrush, gently scrub the stained area, then rinse.

Gently rub liquid dish soap (for handwashing), stain pretreatment or liquid enzyme detergent into the stain and let sit for 10 minutes. If using liquid dish soap for handwashing, be sure to fully remove the soap by rinsing thoroughly before placing the item in the washer.

"There are methods to remove old grease stains from clothes, even after they dry," Buurstra says. Here's what to do: Scrape and blot liquid dish soap into the stain and let sit for 10 minutes. Soak in warm or hot water for at least 30 minutes.

For dried stains, pretreat or soak in warm water with a product containing enzymes, then launder. These types of laundry products are often recommended for protein-based stains, such as blood. Check the labels for this ingredient, as most enzyme products will promote their ability to remove these stains.