I made the mistake of biking with a long flowing cardigan which got caught in the back of my bike. The result was a very obvious black stain along the bottom of the garment.
When I noticed it (which was not until a wee while later after getting home), I went straight to Google to find if there was any hope of redemption! There were some disposable wipes that claimed to have wonderful powers of removing any stain, but I wasn't looking to buy another product (especially one so wasteful). So I kept looking until I found a solution that wouldn't require unnecessary purchasing.
Then I read about dishwashing liquid and baking powder, both items I already had in my kitchen!
So I decided to give it a go and see what would happen! I was so happy with how it turned out, I wanted to share it with you all.
All you need to do is cover the oil/grease stain with a heavy sprinkling of baking powder and then mix in with some dishwashing liquid. This created a paste on top of the garment. I added another sprinkling of baking powder for good measure and then left it to soak through. I left mine overnight because it was going to be easier to do the steps in the morning.
Next hand-wash the garment, focusing on the stain rubbing the fabric together and running under water (Note: there will be a lot of bubbles from the dishwashing liquid!). You will be able to see when the fabric is clean and any areas that need a bit more attention. Rinse through and wash as normal in your washing machine.
I was so happy with the results of this! Simple products producing marvellous results.