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    How can I get dried oil out of clothes?
    Safir Ali
    Laundry Specialist
    Safir Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hamper Dry Cleaning and Laundry, a startup in Houston, Texas reinventing the laundry industry. With over six years of experience launching and operating Hamper, Safir specializes in innovative ways to simplify dry cleaning using the experience from his family's business. Safir holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Texas A&M University. Hamper offers 24/7 on-demand dry cleaning and laundry through delivery and kiosk services. Hamper has been featured on the Houston Rockets, Station Houston, the Houston Business Journal, BBVA, Yahoo Finance, and Innovation Map.
    Laundry Specialist
    Expert Answer
    Try soaking the garment in warm water and a couple drops of dish soap to help break the stain down.
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    What removes grease stains at home?
    Safir Ali
    Laundry Specialist
    Safir Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hamper Dry Cleaning and Laundry, a startup in Houston, Texas reinventing the laundry industry. With over six years of experience launching and operating Hamper, Safir specializes in innovative ways to simplify dry cleaning using the experience from his family's business. Safir holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Texas A&M University. Hamper offers 24/7 on-demand dry cleaning and laundry through delivery and kiosk services. Hamper has been featured on the Houston Rockets, Station Houston, the Houston Business Journal, BBVA, Yahoo Finance, and Innovation Map.
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    Expert Answer
    Try rubbing the stained area against itself to see if it lifts the oil or grease out of the fabric.
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    Can I use cooking oil instead of WD-40?
    Community Answer
    No. Cooking or other types of oil are what you are trying to get out. WD-40 is a solvent and helps break down those oils.
  • Question
    How do I get hair thickener out of fabric?
    Community Answer
    Try using hairspray. This really helps with taking out the chemicals of the thickener. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then wash. The stain should come out once it's dry.
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    How do I remove set in cooking oil stains from a dark pair of trousers?
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    Try a soft soap. Do not use soap with many chemicals, this will damage your dark trousers. Try using an organic soap, then wash it off with cool water. Once done, let it dry, and the stain should come out.
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    How can I clean cooking oil from the floor?
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    Use paper towels or a spatula to scoop the material into a dustpan. Repeat steps 2-4 until most of the oil is removed. Wipe the floor with slices of bread or paper towels to remove the remaining oil residue. Use a grease-fighting dish liquid and warm water to mop the floor.
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    I have a salad oil stain on my shirt that I tried to wash right away with cold water and dish soap, then let it air dry, but the stain is still there. Will these techniques still work even though I already tried to clean the stain?
    Community Answer
    Yes. It may take more than one attempt, but these methods should work.
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