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A green Adidas t-shirt with a dark stain and three pieces of white chalk lying on it, placed on a wooden surface.
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How to Remove Grease Stains From Clothes With Chalk

Find out how to use the chalk hack on oil stains to treat fabric effortlessly before washing. Easy and effective cleaning tip!
Prep Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Chalk

Instructions

  • Rub plain white chalk directly over the full grease stain until it is well covered.
    A person rubs a white substance onto a green Adidas t-shirt, appearing to clean or treat a stain on the fabric.
  • Leave the chalk on the stain for about 10 to 15 minutes so it can absorb the oil.
    A green Adidas t-shirt with a white stripe, lying on a wooden surface, has a white chalk stick and powdery chalk smudge on the lower right side.
  • Use a clean tissue, paper towel, or soft cloth to gently wipe away the chalk and absorbed grease.
    A hand wipes the right side of a green Adidas shirt with white stripes and collar, which is laid flat on a wooden surface.
  • Wash the clothing according to its care label, then check that the stain is gone before drying it.
    Green Adidas T-shirt with white collar, sleeve trim, and shoulder stripes, displayed on a light wood surface. Adidas logo patch centered on the chest.