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How to remove GREASE stain?

Old Jan 16, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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How to remove GREASE stain?

So, my idiot roommate put his philly cheesesteak on my back seat of my brand new jeep (cloth seats). Now there is a nice grease spot right in the middle. Minus replacing the cloth, are does anybody have any suggesions on how to remove grease stains? And techiques or good products?
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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To remove stains-

To remove stains the surface tension that bonds them must be released, then the stain encapsulated and held in suspension to be removed. When cleaning a stain, try detergent and water first. If this does not remove the stain, then try a stronger type cleaner (303'M Cleaner & Spot Remover) once fabric is clean apply a fabric protection (303TM High Tech Fabric Guard)
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Grease stains in a Jeep? That's a badge of honor.Be thankful he wasn't eating Cheese fries with that.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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Grease stains in a Jeep? That's a badge of honor.Be thankful he wasn't eating Cheese fries with that.
That's what I said. Let me clarify - it's my jeep that I bought for my WIFE. She's the one complaining. Aye.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by TOGWT
To remove stains the surface tension that bonds them must be released, then the stain encapsulated and held in suspension to be removed. When cleaning a stain, try detergent and water first. If this does not remove the stain, then try a stronger type cleaner (303'M Cleaner & Spot Remover) once fabric is clean apply a fabric protection (303TM High Tech Fabric Guard)
Soap and water didn't work. So, I will use your approach. Man, you're good.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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I am surprised that you didn't "Scotch Guard " the seats when you first got it.Oh well , hindsight is always 20/20.

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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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I like Scotch Guard....
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 03:47 AM
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Try to use some FAST ORANGE, it should work I use it to clean my clothes after I work on my car, it will takes out the grease for sure, but I not sure if will change the color of the fabric
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