A Laundry Expert Debunks the WD-40 Myth About Removing Oil Stains
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While the steps could work in theory, laundry expert Patric Richardson says it may not be worth the risk: Using the TikTok hack on your clothes could actually result in a worse oil stain than when you started.
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