Remove tough oil stains from laundry with two household items that make marks disappear

A guru has shared some of her favourite for making sure her stays fresh and smells amazing, including how to remove tough Chantel Mila, more popularly known as Mama Mila on , explained that removing oil stains doesn't need to be a difficult task.

In fact, you only need two household staples to help you do the job. Chantel recommended using and regular washing up liquid to banish stains. This is how she did it.

How to remove oil stains

In a recent video, Chantel demonstrated how she removed oil stains from a navy jumper. Firstly, she added a small amount of washing up liquid directly to the sustain.

Follow this by sprinkling a liberal amount of baking soda over the stain and washing up liquid. Using a small bristled brush, work the solution into the stain, moving in circular motions.

You will need to then wash the affected clothes in the washing machine.

The reason this hack works effectively is because baking soda works as an absorbent. This means that when it's applied to oil stains, it soaks up the oil and draws it out of the fabric.

By using both washing up liquid and baking soda, you get both the benefits of absorbing the grease and cutting through it. To make sure the stain is completely removed, it's recommended to wash the clothes on a normal cycle.

The experts at cleaning product company Tide urged anyone dealing with oil stains that they should act quickly, and if there's any excess oil, it should be dabbed with a piece of roll before attempting to clean.

Tide noted: "There are many common household items that work great when dealing with oil stains on clothing. Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent, clear dish soaps, white vinegar, and warm water can all work well at breaking down and lifting even the most stubborn oil stains."

You should also be careful when using baking soda on bright or dark colours, as it has the potential to fade the material. This can happen when baking soda is applied to sensitive fabrics or clothes with pH-sensitive dyes.

Baking soda's high pH level can damage protein-based fibres like wool, cashmere, and silk, and may also cause some dyes to fade. Although baking soda isn't a bleach, it can have a bleaching effect on colour fabrics, potentially leading to discoloration.

When testing the hack out for yourself, test it out on a hidden area of the clothes to make sure it won't cause any discolouration or fading.

Chantel's video has already been viewed over 27,800 times, receiving 805 likes. Lana praised: "These tips are so useful for making laundry day easier! Definitely saving this for later."

Melissa asked: "Is there an amount of dish liquid and baking soda to use? My daughters school blazer has oil stains I need to remove."