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    If all else fails, is the stain in a location where a decorative patch would look odd?

    If not, you could sew some sort of embrodered patch, like a clan crest, or something smart aleck over the patch.

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    Another idea would be for you to go to a dry cleaners (not one that is a chain) that could give you advice as to how to rid it of the stain. They could tell you personally how to do it, and possibly get rid of it for you. Granted dry cleaners are not to kind to kilts as a general rule, but as far as getting rid of the stain who knows?

    Good luck Galant!
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    take it to the dry cleaners, they will know what to do, the have special stuff

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    I remember once spilling food on my white poplin shirt. I must've washed it 20 times to no avail, before sending it to the cleaners. Unfortuately, they couldn't do much either. Then, I tried rubbing in some acne soap for very oily skin. I haven't got oily skin, but I happened to have some around that I wasn't going to use anyway, so I used pracically the whole bottle. After one wash, it was almost completely gone! You might want to try that.

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    This may sound a bit aggressive, but I have successfuly removed oily stains by folding numerous layers of bathroom tissue and laying it flat on the backside of the stain. With more layers of tissue at the ready, I've squirted generous amounts of liquid lighter fluid (a highly refined solvent) onto the stained area and pressing the tissue onto the fabric to "wick" away the stain. This has required several applications to completely remove the stain. The area must dry completely between applications to properly reveal the result. Use fresh tissue between applications. If you see the stain become a "ring", you know the solvent is working. You should test on a small area first to make sure the cloth isn't damaged. Be sure to do it in a well ventilated room. Wear gloves because the fluid is easilly absorbed into the skin. Most important... make sure there are no ignition sources nearby.

    On the other hand, you may just prefer to follow Phil's advice and take it to a dry cleaning establishment.

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    Dry Cleaners. Be sure to tell them what made the stain. Remember that Dry Cleaning fluid is basically *yuck* an organic solvent which is much better at removing fats and grease than any water-based remover. However, once you've washed and dried the garment, especially now that you've done it twice, don't hold your breath.

    Next time if you notice a grease/food stain....

    1.) wash with slightly warm water and soap to get rid of the worst of it, and AIR DRY it. Do NOT put it in the dryer.
    2. next day take it to the dry cleaners.

    Sucks, though...whether you get it out or not.

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    I'll keep you all posted, thanks.

    Does anyone know the science behind the fact that washing tends to make stains more permanent?

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    In general it is not the washing that sets a stain, but the drying, especially if a dryer is used rather than hanging.

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    Guess what?

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