Fat stains

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I seem to be very prone to getting fat stains on my clothes that I then can't shift. I have a lovely new navy tee shirt, spilt food (tomato sauce based) on it. Washed at 30 and there is still a clear stain.

Do stain devils (a) still exist and (b) work?! Any other suggestions??

Fairy liquid , it's an emulsifier which is needed to grease marks .

For not to

Yes, rub an emulsifying detergent into it before washing, wash a bit hotter if you can.

Yes, I've used Fairy Liquid before now, and it works.

Neat Fairy liquid ( dish soap) over night then was with bio detergent.

Elbow grease spray is amazing for fat stains and. 40 degree wash- didn't work at 30

Sprinkle talc on it for a few hours before washing. Absorbs the grease.

Thanks everyone!! Will give the fairy liquid a go!!

Another vote for neat Fairy

As pp's suggested, and get am apron!

Another vote for washing up liquid. Rub it into the stain then wash as normal.

Yes to fairy for greasy stains, sunshine will work on tomato based stains (even if the clothes are already dry).

washing at 40 would probably help.
and yes to rubbing on washing up liquid/liquid detergent/bar soap on the damp fabric (whatever you have in house)

Wash hotter and longer with good detergent (Ariel is very good) and stain remover (own brand is fine), 40° is the standard minimum here.

also going to say Elbow grease, very cheap spray bottle

Talcum powder on the stain to absorb the grease, then a longer wash at 40+ degrees.

I second an apron, I often "forget" to take mine off after cooking and eat with it on. It's essentially a bib for an adult

Iron with brown paper over the stain.

I use 'Elbow Grease' spray on grease and curry on clothing and it works!

I wash first on cold with a stain remover (or fairy liquid) then wash against a normal temperature. Something to do with not letting hot water ‘setting’ the stain on the first wash.