Gently lift excess oil with a paper towel or cloth, but no scrubbing; you don’t want to paint the room! Dish soap or liquid laundry detergent is your stain-fighting sidekick—dab it on, let it settle ...

Q: How can I remove grease spots from clothing? A: If you act promptly and the fabric is washable, spatters or spills of cooking oil, bacon grease or hamburger juice — and even grease from chores in ...