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

  1. Blot

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

  2. Pre-Treat

    Pre-treat with liquid dish washing detergent.

  3. Wait

    Wait 5 minutes, then rinse away dish detergent. Maybe take another bite of that burger?

  4. Wash

    Machine wash in the hottest water recommended with your favorite laundry detergent and Clorox 2® for Colors Stain Remover and Laundry Additive.

  5. 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

  1. Clean

    Remove excess drips or crumbs.

  2. Spray

    To clean and disinfect: Spray Clorox® Clean-Up® Cleaner + Bleach 4–6 inches from surface until thoroughly wet.

  3. Wipe

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

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