October 12, 2024, 4:03 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
When cooking, frying fat sometimes ends up on clothing or later on the tablecloth. However, the ideal household remedy for removing greasy stains is not far from the stove. This is dishwashing liquid. myHOMEBOOK explains how to remove stains with soap.
People are always looking for new agents that may be even more effective in removing stubborn stains from textiles. Dishwashing liquid is an example of a suitable household remedy. The soap can not only be used to wash dirty dishes; if used correctly, dishwashing liquid is also suitable for washing stains from textiles.
Removing stains from textiles with washing-up liquid
Dishwashing liquid is ideal for dissolving oil and grease. This property is important for thoroughly cleaning frying pans and other dishes. However, it can also be used to remove stains. For example, dishwashing liquid is ideal if you want to remove grease stains, food residues, or make-up stains from textiles. At the same time, it does not promise the best results on red wine or blood stains – but you can try it anyway.
Tip: Stains should generally be treated as early as possible so that they do not become embedded in the fibers of the textiles.
It doesn’t take much to remove stains with dishwashing liquid. Just a little soap, water, and a soft brush or sponge. Once you have everything together, you can get started:
- Whether it’s an old stain or a new one, always start by moistening it slightly with water.
- Then, apply a little dishwashing liquid to the stain. Work it in with your fingers, a brush, or a sponge. Be careful not to damage the fabric with too much friction.
- Now it’s time to wait – but only briefly. Leave the detergent to work for about ten to fifteen minutes. Stubborn stains should be left for longer.
- You can then rinse the fabric under clean water. It is important to remove the liquid completely. This works best in the washing machine.
I am convinced
“When I heard about the possibility of removing stains with dishwashing liquid, I have to admit I was rather skeptical at first. But I still wanted to try it out. Fortunately, one of my cats produced two glorious stains from regurgitated hairballs just that morning. These are always quite annoying to remove. So, instead of treating the stain with the usual products, this time, I used dishwashing liquid. My conclusion: the two stains have disappeared without a trace, and I am convinced!”