PattR

I need help removing grease-like stains/spots from knit shirts that appear after they are washed and dried. Does anyone know what causes them and how to get rid of them? They usually appear on dark colored polo type knit shirts and look like a grease spot. I tried putting in the detergent and letting the washer fill with water before adding the clothes but I still get these spots. Also, once I get them is there any may to remove them? Thanks to anyone who can give me some advice on this.

NJ Quilter

You can try dawn liquid dish detergent for a pre-treater before laundering. I've heard many people swear by it. Haven't used it myself. No idea how they appear.

Grandma Peg

Dawn does work for a lot of grease stains.

Kat Sews

Liquid hand soap has removed a lot of stains for me. Squirt a little on the stain and rub it in a little.

DebbE

Another link on the board references Oxy Clean -- I read so many glowing testimonials, I'm picking some up! I keep my DH busy in the laundry area as I end up with so many spots on my tops, no matter how hard I try to keep it clean.... : (

Lori S

Some times the oil type stains, if not there prior to washing, can come from dryer sheets. I stopped using them when I wash my "dress" slacks , as the oily type stains made them unwearable as "dress" slacks.
AS for how to get them out... I have had some success with soaking over night in dawn dish liquid.

raynhamquilter

I had this problem, too. I soak the items in Tide bleach for colored clothes overnight and then wash. Stain gone. It has also worked on some that had been thru the dryer

nativetexan

Ivory soap detergent powder got out stains caused by using dryer sheets. that was on my husbands shirt. polyester too. soaked it and then washed it. never tossed dryer sheets in again. If that doesn't work, try Oxy clean detergent. it does wonders too.

EasyPeezy

I'm always dealing with grease stains and so far the only thing that works for me
is to rub some pure soap (Sunlight) and let it rest overnight.

KarenR

WINK stain remover works for me.