Petroleum jelly is a gooey, semi-solid substance made from hydrocarbons. It’s commonly used as a moisturizer for skin and lips, but it can also be used to remove stains from clothing.
Petroleum jelly is effective at removing stains from clothing because it is a non-polar solvent. This means that it can dissolve non-polar substances, such as oils and greases. When petroleum jelly is applied to a stain, it dissolves the stain and lifts it away from the fabric.