How to Get Bacon Grease Out of Clothes

Closeup shot of strips of bacon sizzling in grease on a griddle.

Bacon grease stains are extremely oily. Follow these grease stain removal tips to learn how to get bacon grease out of a shirt, clothes, and other fabrics.

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Laundry

  1. Blot

    Blot the stain with a clean cloth, napkin or paper towel.

  2. Pre-Treat

    Apply liquid laundry detergent to the stain and then rub it in.

  3. Wait

    Wait 5 minutes.

  4. Wait

    Use the hottest setting recommended on the care label. For white, bleach-safe fabrics, use your favorite detergent and add ⅓ cup Clorox™ Disinfecting Bleach. For colored fabrics or white items with spandex, add Clorox 2™ For Colors Stain Remover and Laundry Additive along with the detergent.

  5. Repeat

    Repeat as needed before machine drying.

Surfaces

  1. Clean

    Remove excess drips or crumbs.

  2. Spray

    Spray Clorox™ Clean-Up™ Cleaner + Bleach 4–6 inches from surface until thoroughly wet.

  3. Wipe

    Wait 30 seconds and then give the countertop a rinse or a wipe.

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