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How to Get Butter Out of Clothes: Step-By-Step Guide

  • Riya Yadav
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How to Get Butter Out of Clothes
How to Get Butter Out of Clothes

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Butter is a great addition to toast, popcorn, and pancakes. However, it does not do your clothes any good. A single slip can ruin your clothes completely. Butter sets in fabric due to its oil and fat content and can only be removed with more than water.

Do not worry, you do not have to shed extra cash on butter removing products. Everything you need is available at home. With this guide, you will learn how to remove butter stains from clothes effortlessly

Why Is Butter So Hard to Remove?

Why Is Butter So Hard to Remove?
Why Is Butter So Hard to Remove?

Since butter is a fatty byproduct, it is extremely difficult to break down. The only way to effectively clean clothes that have undergone butter spillage is with cleaning agents. Pairing the clothing with vinegar, baking soda, or even dish soap will do wonders.

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Items You Will Need

Make sure you have the following before proceeding:

  • Baking soda
  • Butter cutting dish soap
  • Paper towels
  • White Vinegar
  • Hot Water
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Old Toothbrush
  • Soft Cleaning Brush

Step By Step Process

Step 1: Remove Excess Butter From The Stained Area

Using a softer cloth or a paper towel, remove excess butter from the stained area. This aids in soaking up any leftover butter. If there is butter, gently scrape it off using a spoon or butter knife. Do not use rubbing motions, which may force the grease further into the material.

Step 2: Use Baking Soda or Cornstarch 

As my next suggestion, go ahead and treat the butter stain with baking soda or even cornstarch. These two powders work wonders when it comes to soaking up oil. 

Get it to sit for around the period of thirty minutes to one hour. You will likely see the powder clumping as it soaks up the grease. After this step, use your fingers or a soft brush to get the powder off. If any large or deep stains remain, you may have to go through this step more than once.

 Step 3: Apply Dish Soap 

Dish soap is one of the most proficient liquids when it comes to clearing grease. Grab some clear soap and apply a small drop directly onto the stained area. Using your fingers or a toothbrush, perform circular motions to apply the soap into the fabric. Do this for around five to ten minutes. Kindly do not skip this step, this is because dish soap eliminates the fat particles bound in the butter. 

 Step 4: Rinse with Warm Water 

Make sure you check the label of the gentle fabrics first, then proceed to wash the area with warm (but not boiling) water. Warm water has the ability to lift grease, but shouldn’t be used on everything. Delicate fabrics might need cool or even lukewarm water instead.

Step 5: Clean as Usual

Next, if you have not done so already, clean the item with the highest water temperature allowed for the fabric type. Use a high-quality detergent, and for items that are white, add oxygen bleach along with other color-safe laundry products.

Caution: Check for stains before placing garments in the dryer. Heat will lock in the stain, making it nearly impossible to remove down the line.

Step 6: Inspect Garment and Air Dry

Air drying is essential. Let the garment completely dry. As it is drying, inspect the garment. If the stain has lifted, then fantastic. If it has not, repeat the previous steps. Stubborn stains may need two or three treatments.

How to Remove Dried Butter Stains?

How to Remove Dried Butter Stains?
How to Remove Dried Butter Stains?

Dried butter stains certainly are not easy to deal with, but don’t worry, it’s possible. Follow these instructions carefully:

  • Using a spoon, scrape the dried butter off.
  • Pour baking soda directly on top to soak up the old grease. This combination should sit for 1 hour.
  • Brush off the residue and dish soap in small quantities.
  • Let the mixture soak for 10 minutes.
  • Warm water rinse.
  • Wash and air dry.

If necessary, repeat the step. Old stains might take several attempts.

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Vinegar and Baking Soda Paste (For Tough Stains)

If your garment is still showing stubborn marks, grab vinegar and baking soda, and try this:

  • Combine 1 tablespoon of baking soda and a few drops of vinegar.
  • Stir until it becomes a thick paste
  • Directly coat the grease mark with the paste.
  • Let it sit for 20 minutes and then scrub gently before rinsing and washing as normal.

This natural combination of products will remove grease as well as lift it out from the fabric fibers.

Can You Use WD-40 on Butter Stains?

Yes, but you have to be careful. WD-40 does break down oily substances. You can spray a little onto the butter stain, then wait 5 to 10 minutes before treating it with dish soap and washing it.

It is only advised to use these on strong fabrics such as cotton and denim. Also, make sure to test it on a hidden area first. 

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Treating Butter Stains on Delicate Clothes

Silk, wool, rayon and other delicate fabrics require extra care. There should be no vigorous rubbing or the application of hot water. Instead you should rasther:

  • Gently blot the stain.
  • Try dishwashing detergent or mild dish soap.
  • Rinse the garment in cool water.
  • Do not twist or wring the fabric.
  • Lay Flat And Air Dry.

For professional dry cleaning, you may consider specialists for expensive items.

Should You Use Stain Removers?

Yes. Any commercial stain remover will work just as nicely. Products like Shout Zout or OxiClean work perfectly. Just like the other instructions, make sure these are applied before the garment is washed. Products such as these are stain specific so no harm will be done if the testing product is used. Do note those are intended for washed clothes only. 

What If the Stain Is Still There?

Be patient about how to get butter out of clothes? Let us not get ahead of ourselves. Remember what we discussed earlier some persisting stains can be removed using the proper method. If it is still there then you should seek professional help like Tumbledry, which offers effective stain removal from different types of fabrics.

Quick Tips to Prevent Butter Stains

  • Wearing an apron while preparing food or consuming excessively greasy food is advisable.
  • An effective approach would be to treat the stains quickly, preferably right after they happen because it is easier to wash off fresh stains.
  • Having baking soda and dish soap on hand makes responding quickly to a situation that requires their use easy.
  • Consider the fact that a stain should not be rubbed, instead, it should be blotted dabbed in a gentle manner.
  • Prior to drying the item, ensure that the stain has been washed off completely.

Conclusion

Essentially, butter stains need no longer be a nuisance. With the right household items and cleaning products, they can be removed easily. Butter can be removed from clothes using dish soap and some smart washing methods as taught in this guide.

Being fast, gentle and determined goes a long way and it doesn’t matter if the stain is new or old, clothing that looks fresh is possible.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author. They do not necessarily purport to reflect the values or views of Tumbledry.

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