The lifesaver came in the form of Dawn Platinum Erasing Dish Foam, recommended by my mom’s friend. Originally designed for grease-laden dishes, this product proved its worth on laundry too. Initially, I sourced it from Target, but with its hit-or-miss availability, I’m considering Amazon for future purchases.
came in the form of Dawn Platinum Erasing Dish Foam, recommended by my mom’s friend. Originally designed for grease-laden dishes, this product proved its worth on laundry too. Initially, I sourced it from Target, but with its hit-or-miss availability, I’m considering Amazon for future purchases.
A little of this foaming soap goes a long way! Apply a small amount directly to each grease stain, gently rub it in with your fingers to help the soap penetrate the fabric, and let it sit for about five minutes. Then, toss your clothes into the washing machine and run your usual cycle with your favorite detergent. I personally love Tide Coldwater Clean because it works so well, even in cold water, leaving clothes fresh and clean without the extra hassle.
If the stain proves stubborn on the first go, a second or even third application of Dawn erasing foam usually does the trick, obliterating stains that seemed permanent even after previous washes and dries.
So far, my success has been with cotton, polyester, and
denim. For more delicate fabrics, a spot test is prudent to avoid any mishaps.
Discovering this method has eased one of my major laundry frustrations, making the chore slightly more bearable. I still don’t enjoy laundry, but at least I’m not battling those grease stains anymore.
Have you found an unbeatable tip for stubborn laundry stains? I’d love to hear in the comments!
