A cleaning expert has shared a simple method to remove stubborn oil stains from clothing using just two common household items. The technique, which takes only minutes, involves washing-up liquid and bicarbonate of soda.
Oil stains are notoriously difficult to remove because oil repels water and seeps deep into fabric fibres. Over time, oxidation can cause the stain to darken and become more prominent, making prompt treatment essential.
TikTok influencer Carolina McCauley demonstrated the hack in a viral video. She first dabbed the oil stain with kitchen paper, then mixed washing-up liquid and bicarbonate of soda into a paste. She applied the paste evenly over the mark, let it dry, and then washed the garment as usual.
Viewers praised the method, with one commenting: 'Tried it a few days ago and works like a charm.' Another user shared a similar success story, describing how they used dishwashing liquid and water to remove olive oil from parachute pants.
