Step 1: Pretreat
Blot the stain with a paper towel. Rub liquid dish soap (for handwashing) into the stain, covering it and let it sit for 10 minutes. Be sure to fully remove the soap by rinsing the garment thoroughly before placing it in the washer.
Step 2: Soak
Soak the garment in warm or hot water for at least 30 minutes. Check your garment’s care tag for specific fabric requirements. Dissolve store-bought stain fighter or detergent in the water if desired.
Step 3: Wash
Machine wash the garment, or rinse if handwashing, in the warmest water temperature recommended on the care tag.
Step 4: Line Dry
Never machine dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it, as no washer can completely remove oil and could result in a fire. Heat can set stains that aren’t completely removed, so line dry the item.