I think I have discovered the most disagreeable aspect of paleo and it has to be the question of how to get splattered fat out of my clothing when laundering! Sometimes, I won't even see some of the splatters until after the clothing comes out of the dryer. Then I will treat it with Spray and Wash and rewash. Sometimes I have to do that twice to get the stain out. Of course, you can't see the stain until after the dryer. End result is I have to inspect all clothing when coming out of the dryer for spots and relaunder some of it. Often, I attempt to bypass this problem by changing into specific 'meat eating' cloths for dinner, but that too is a hassle. Anyone else have this problem? Suggestions on solutions?
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At the Dollar store is a product called Awesome. It is a great de-greaser for everything and has hundreds of uses. I have been buying it for years now. I have had success in getting out old stains and grease stains of already laundered clothing. |
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Ha! Good question, but you may not like my answer. I started cooking without a shirt, or I wear one of my demoted "lounging around the house" t-shirts that is already stained. |
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Hi. First of all, use an apron. Now, for the times we all forget to put it on ... use talcum powder or cornstarch. They're nearly magical. Dab a teaspoon or so of powder over the stain. Try to pack it in into the clothes fibers - rub it in. Add a little more to cover the stain, and let rest 10'. After that, iron the stain at the hottest level your cloth can handle, with the powder still over it. The idea is to heat the grease, liquify it, and let the powder absorb it. Of course, this only works for natural fibers, especially cotton. After that, just throw the clothes in the washing machine. You can repeat the treatment if needed, but most of the time small grease drops get wiped clean the first time. |
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Shirtless, nude, or nude w/ apron (grease still manages to find my shirt, apron or not). |
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It was common practice, among educated cavemen and women, to cook in the nude. Now we know why. |
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Assuming you don't want to change clothes or use an apron.
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Sort of related: I've been taking to pulling my hair back before I do frying, because my hair is apparently constantly smelling like bacon :P |
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Aprons are useful. I often wonder why more folks don't wear them. Here is a lovely post about how cooking begins with an apron, and the different aprons required for various tasks. http://www.ourdailybreadcookbook.com/catalog.php?category=27 This apron is attractive and practical: http://alittlegraceandcharm.com/item_87/Edwardian-Apron.htm Also: Lab coats can be found at thrift shops and are handy to wear for various chores. A basic lard soap, with 0% superfatting, and turpentine is a good pre-treatment for getting fat, blood, clay, and other stains out of laundry. Here is a recipe for making the soap with turpentine: http://soapmakingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5272&highlight=stain If one doesn't make soap, and can put up with the smell, Fels-Naphtha works well on fat. Here is the site for Fels-Naptha: |
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I'm still using the apron that I made n Home-ec back in High School. I used a splash of simple green to cut grease, or sometimes I use Borax with the laundry detergent or great results. http://bastyrcenter.org/content/view/165/ has some great homemade Cheap cleaning mixes. |
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Try filleting a half-dozen walleye sometime :). |
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I use scrub tops. I have yet to stain one. They protect your sleeves better than an apron. And they have multiple pockets. They're also great for house work. |
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