How to get an oil stain out of a cotton shirt (even if it's been laundered and dried since)

I heard that dish derergent works. Make sure you rub that really well before you put it in the washer to wash.

I've heard that citrus oil (like citrus turpine) which is made from steamed distilled citrus oils acts as a natural solvent.

Dab it on the stain and pull it out with a paper towel and a hot steam iron.

There are a couple solutions to this problem, as I used to work in a restraunt kitchen.

#1. Using a grease cutting dish soap is the best way to rid un-wanted oil stains from just about any clothing. First you want to make sure the article of clothing is completely dry. Next you'll want to apply enough dish soap (preferably Dawn) to the area where the oil has been absorbed. After applying the dish soap you should use a soft bristle brush (an old tooth brush works best) tohelp the soap penetrate deep into the fabric.(you'll want to use short circular motions). You also might want to let the garmet sit out over night to allow the soap to do its work more effectively.

#2. I have also found that if you lay your garmet on a flat surface (i.e. a counter top, top of dryer) and sprinkle a generous amount of baby powder onto the stain (enough to make a small pile) and let stand for atleast 12hrs, the dryness of the baby powder will actually suck the oil out of the fabric. I use this method more on high quality fabrics such as silk, polyester, and satin as they are more delicate and require a little more care.

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Throw it away and go buy a new shirt ........................................................................................................................