How to Remove Black Grease From Clothes With Simple Green or Shaklee
Simple Green is an all-purpose, biodegradable cleaner sold in concentrated formulas. Shaklee cleaning products are also biodegradable cleaners sold in concentrated formulas. Both work on tough stains, including grease stains on clothing. Using these products is as simple as using other stain removers. However, you must dilute these cleaners with water before applying to clothing. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Simple Green or Shaklee cleaner (Basic H2 or Natural Bright Laundry Booster)
- Glass or bowl
- Cotton swab
- Sponge
Instructions
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How to Remove Black Grease From Clothing Using Simple Green
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Dampen the grease stain, then lay the clothing on your washing machine or another easy-to-clean surface (in case any grease or dirt transfers to the surface).
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In a glass or a bowl, dilute 1 part Simple Green with 1 part water. Dip a cotton ball or swab in the formula and apply it to a small, discrete area of the clothing to test for colorfastness. If the color remains in the test area, pour the diluted solution directly on the grease and rub with a wet sponge.
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Machine wash the clothing in warm water (no detergent is necessary). This should be sufficient for removing the stain. If any stain remains, repeat the process before drying the item.
How to Remove Black Grease From Clothing Using Shaklee
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Wet the clothing item and lay it flat on a washable surface.
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Dilute Shaklee Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate with water--use 1 ½ tsp. per 16 oz. of water. Alternatively, use Shaklee Nature Bright Laundry Booster and Stain Remover. Dissolve 2 tbsp. of cleaner in 16 oz. of water.
No matter which formula you use, dip a cotton ball or swab in the formula and apply it to a discrete area of the clothing to test for colorfastness, before applying it to the stain.
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If the test area color remains, pour the solution onto the stain, rub it in with a wet sponge and then machine wash it immediately in warm water (you shouldn’t need to add more detergent). Check the clothing after it has been washed. If any stain remains, repeat the process and rewash before drying.
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Tips & Warnings
Shaklee warns against letting the dry laundry powder touch wet clothing--always dilute it first.
