There's nothing like a greasy stain to ruin a valued article of clothing, but when you have a baby, stains are a part of everyday life. Whether its spit-up or strained peas, parents are stain magnets. Desitin, a diaper rash ointment made with zinc oxide, is one common staining agent parents encounter. But with the right tools, parents can get Desitin ointment out of clothes.
Dish-Washing Liquid
Step 1
Remove any excess ointment from clothing by skimming across the fabric with a paper towel. Don't rub too forcefully or you'll push the ointment into the fabric.
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Step 2
Saturate the stained area with full-strength dish-washing liquid. Choose one that is known for cutting through grease well.
Step 3
Let the clothing article sit with the dish-washing liquid on it for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Pour hot water on the stain (or the warmest water that the fabric's care instructions allow). Work the dish-washing liquid into a lather. Scrub the stain with a scrub brush or old toothbrush to work the detergent into the fabric. Allow the item to soak in hot water for two hours.
Step 5
Wash the clothing as per normal in the washing machine using the longest pre-soak option available.
Step 6
Dry as usual.
De-greasing Agent
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Step 1
Remove any excess ointment from clothing by skimming across the fabric with a paper towel. Don't rub too forcefully or you'll push the ointment into the fabric.
Step 2
Saturate the stain with a de-greasing agent such as WD-40, Lestoing or Pine-Sol. Allow the item to soak for an hour.
Step 3
Apply liquid or powdered laundry detergent to the stain. Add just enough water to work into a lather.
Step 4
Place the item into the washing machine and choose a long pre-soak cycle to allow the water and detergent to lift the stain. Wash as usual.
Step 5
Dry the item as usual.