Sprinkle greasy areas with flour, talc, or powdered sepiolite (meerschaum) and wait until it absorbs the grease. Grease stains can also be removed using a warm iron: place some tissue paper under the fabric, dampen the stain with gasoline, cover the fabric with a second piece of tissue paper and iron the area several times. Carbonated mineral water is excellent for removing grease stains from sweaters and knitwear.
