If you’ve ever been frustrated by the sight of an oil stain on your favorite garment, you’re not alone. Luckily, there are plenty of tried-and-true methods for removing them and restoring your fabrics to their pristine condition.
Act quickly: Blot the stain with a clean cloth or paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Sprinkle cornstarch or baby powder on the stain to help absorb the oil.
Apply a small amount of dish soap directly to the stain and gently rub it in.
Create a paste using baking soda and water, then apply it to the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes before washing.
Dab the stain with white vinegar to help break down the oil.
Use a pre-treatment stain remover before washing the garment. 
Apply a grease-fighting dish detergent directly to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes before washing.
Rub a small amount of glycerin into the stain, then wash as usual.
Sprinkle salt on the stain to absorb the oil, then brush it off before washing.
Apply a paste made of powdered laundry detergent and water to the stain, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then wash.
Use a stain remover pen or stick for on-the-go treatment of oil stains.
Soak the garment in warm water with a scoop of oxygen-based bleach before washing.
Apply a mixture of equal parts ammonia and water to the stain, let it sit for a few minutes, then wash.
Use a degreasing cleaner, such as WD-40, to help lift the oil stain before washing.
Rub a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto the stain, then wash as usual.
Apply a paste made of crushed aspirin tablets and water to the stain, let it sit for 30 minutes, then wash.
Use a commercial enzyme-based stain remover specifically designed for oil stains.
Apply a small amount of hairspray to the stain, let it sit for a few minutes, then wash.
Place a few drops of lemon juice on the stain and let it sit in the sun for a few hours before washing.
Repeat the stain removal process if necessary, and avoid drying the garment until the stain is completely removed.
