What Not to Do with Grease Stains: Hot Water Is a No-No
Many housewives, having noticed a greasy stain on their clothes, try to wash it out with hot water as quickly as possible, believing that boiling water will break down the fat particles and there will be no trace of the stain.
Some types of fat do dissolve when heated, but other compounds (proteins, dyes, etc.), on the contrary, become fixed to the fabric.
Moreover, the hot water used during the washing process often causes the stain to spread, making it much more difficult to remove.
For the same reason, it is forbidden to rub the stained area - this action, contrary to expectations, allows the dirt to penetrate even deeper into the fabric fibers.
In addition, it is not recommended to use aggressive chemicals that contain chlorine and other components with a similar effect.
The reason is that they are quite capable of damaging the structure of the fabric and the color of the product.
And you shouldn’t mix different cleaning products either – as a result of the reaction between them, the stain may become “difficult to remove.”
Finally, don't make the mistake of throwing a stained item out to dry without making sure the stain has been removed.
