Solve the mystery of grease spots

Dear Heloise: Quite often when I take my clothes out of the dryer, they have grease spots on them that weren't there before I washed them. It seems like the spots are coming from the dryer. Do you have any suggestions on how to prevent them and how to get them off? Debbie Pishock, Fredericksburg, Va.
If you use fabric-softener sheets, they could be the cause. The following are some other possibilities that could be contributing to your stain mystery:
UThe heat setting is too hot.
UToo few or too many clothes in the dryer.
UPlacing the fabric-softener sheet in an already-hot dryer.
FYI: Even though these stains can appear on all fabrics, polyester and polyester blends seem to be affected the most. Also, they can be caused by liquid fabric softener that comes in direct contact with the clothing as it is added to the rinse cycle in the washer.
To remove the stains, try wetting the spots and then rub with a bar of white soap. You can also use liquid laundry detergent -- just pour directly on the spot, let sit for 10 to 20 minutes, then wash in the hottest water safe for the fabric. Hang the garment to air-dry, and check to make sure the stains are gone. If not, repeat the process. Heloise
Dear Heloise: I have been using nylon scrubbers for a long time and find them very useful in removing dried or burned-on food from dishes and pans.
To make them, I recycle the nylon mesh bags that onions come in. I fold them down into a nice size and then stitch around the outer edges to hold the mesh in place. A good recycling tip, too. Polly, via e-mail
Dear Heloise: I don't get dressed up often, so when I buy a nice outfit for an occasion, I keep the accessories (hose, lingerie, jewelry) in a large, plastic, resealable bag that I attach to the hanger.
When I go to wear the outfit, everything is right there. Susan Schwartz, Vienna, Va.
Dear Heloise: I use a different-color marker for each member of my family on our calendar. It helps keep appointments, sports and social events easy to see. Dad is orange, our son is green and our daughter is purple -- no need to write out their names. If the event is for more than one family member, I circle the notation in all applicable colors. Holly Hankins, Washington, D.C.
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