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How to Get Hamburger Grease Out of Clothes

Get an oily hamburger drip stain on your shirt? Follow these grease stain removal steps to learn how to get burger grease out of clothes like jeans and shirts.

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Laundry

One
Blot
Blot the stain with a clean cloth, napkin or paper towel.
Two
Pre-Treat
Pre-treat with liquid dish washing detergent.
Three
Wait
Wait 5 minutes, then rinse away dish detergent. Maybe take another bite of that burger?
Four
Wash
Machine wash in the hottest water recommended with your favorite laundry detergent and Clorox 2® For Colors Stain Remover and Laundry Additive.
Five
Repeat
Repeat as needed before machine drying.
Tip

Some experts recommend sprinkling a packet of artificial sweetener to soak up the grease — just make sure you never run water on the stain!

Surfaces

One
Clean
Remove excess drips or crumbs.
Two
Spray
To clean and disinfect: Spray Clorox® Clean-Up® Cleaner + Bleach 4–6 inches from surface until thoroughly wet.
Three
Wipe
Wait 30 seconds then give the countertop a rinse or a wipe.

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