Our checklist includes all the basics, plus a few frequently forgotten spring cleaning tasks. Basic Spring Cleaning Tasks ...

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“But dry cleaning is a cleaning process that uses a liquid solvent instead of water ... making removal nearly impossible,” says Joun. “Oil-based stains — like salad dressing or makeup ...

Droplets of less volatile liquids like soybean oil and silicone oil have lower saturation pressures than water.

According to experts, one of the best ways to tackle oil and grease from clothes is to apply liquid dish soap directly to the stain and gently rub it in with your fingers or a soft-bristled brush.