Red wine stain, blood stain, ink stain or even grease stain… Whether on textiles or household surfaces, it can be a little difficult to find a very effective stain remover. And this is all the more true for removing greasy stains (butter, oil, crème fraîche, etc.). Even though we absorb all the excess with absorbent paper and use all possible cleaning products, it is not always enough to recover the stained area without damaging it or leaving a mark! For clothing, we know that you can use lemon juice, Marseille soap, dishwashing liquid or your iron. But how do you remove stains from other surfaces in the house? Here’s how to remove grease stains from all surfaces!
Leave the bleach and ammonia in the cupboard, we won’t need them!
1) Burnt grease stains on the various elements of the oven
Every time you turn on the oven, the burning smell hits you and the dirt on the grill catches your eye? It must be said that once cooked, a grease stain becomes even tougher! Fortunately, grandmother has her techniques. Sprinkle your damp sponge with baking soda and scrub the grill. Then spray with white vinegar to remove the last grease and rinse with soapy water. Otherwise, for the grill like very greasy cooking plates, make a paste with hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and a few drops of dishwashing detergent. Rub with a good sponge or brush and leave these stain removers on for an hour before rinsing. And above all, don’t skimp on very regular maintenance with black soap!
2) Against greasy stains on a wall
It’s not easy to remove an oil stain from a wall covering that is not suitable for it! Indeed, black soap and hot water will do the trick perfectly. on tiles. As for the painted wallwe can clean it with a hot water-bicarbonate paste and leave for an hour. However, on wallpaperthat’s another story. In this case, it will be better to opt for the land of Sommières (organic store or DIY store and certain supermarkets). This natural stain remover is extremely absorbent. Simply apply, leave for a few hours and wipe off. Whatever the covering, remember to test your detergent on an inconspicuous area before using it elsewhere.
3) Remove greasy stains from the sofa or carpet
Clothes can go in the washing machine, but what about a large rug and how to clean a stain on the sofa? Here again, the soil of Sommières can be of great help to you in absorbing fats and remove bad odors that emanate from it. To do this, simply sprinkle it on stubborn stains and leave to act for at least an hour. For greater effectiveness, you can even leave it on overnight before brushing and then vacuuming.
4) Remove stubborn grease stains from your floors
Whether we are talking about terrace pavers, tile joints, stone floors or vitrified parquet, we can also use Sommières earth. Unlike the previous tips, however, you will have to be more patient here by leaving it on for longer. 24 hours of installation will be more than enough to absorb all the grease and permanently remove the stain.
5) And finally, for grease stains on wood?
For the work surface or furniture, a soft cloth soaked in white vinegar should be sufficient. If, however, the stain is more encrusted, this will not be enough. In this case, you will need to gently sand the wood in order to renovate it!