Reapply if needed – If you are using concentrated stain remover directly on the stain, ensure that it doesn’t dry out by applying more every few hours or when needed.

While it didn't do much for sweat, Sard's Sweat and Deodorant Stain Remover was good for mud and grass, scoring 80% on this test. However, it was only rated at 62% overall so it's not a great buy. There is a chance that really deep stains in clothes may not come out at all. If the stain has dyed the fabric, it is nearly impossible to lift it and remove it. Each stain remover for clothes and fabric are applied to the stains above on a white cotton T-shirt: Just remember to test a small area on the garment with the stain remover to ensure the dye in the fabric or the fabric itself isn’t effective.Soak the clothes in stain remover overnight – Either use concentrated stain remover directly on the stain or soak the entire item in stain remover and water overnight. Ease of use We record how much elbow grease and repeat applications are needed to clean off the stain with each of the products and home remedies. Wet the towel and start dabbing the area. If the stain has loosened up, it should transfer to the towel. For particularly tough stains, you can pre-treat the area by rubbing some of the product into the stain and leaving it for around five minutes. The only non-bio stain remover on this list is Napisan Non-Biological Stain Remover, which is specifically designed with the sensitive skin of babies in mind.

In our fabric stain remover tests we found meat tenderiser powder to be the most effective product for removing bloodstains. We also found one stain remover that did a good job of getting rid of bloodstains from clothing. Meat tenderiser powder works by breaking down the proteins in meat, which helps to give you a more tender steak. This same process can be used to break down protein-based stains such as blood or vomit. Not all stains are created equal, and some can actually be quite easily treated with some staples from your cleaning cupboard. If you're dealing with grass and mud stains, firstly remove any solid bits. For mud, wait for it to dry and then scrape or brush off as much as you can. Put some liquid laundry detergent on the mud stain and let it sit for 15 minutes, then wash as usual. Wash the clothes – After the overnight soak is complete, wash the clothes on a normal cycle and add stain remover to the wash. This should take out any remaining stains. If your skin tends to react to products containing bleach and other harsh chemicals, then it is advisable that you try out a non-bio laundry detergent and a non-bio stain remover as well.Your best bet for sweat is Sard Oils and Grime Stain Remover Expert Action spray. It scored 80% when we used it to remove sweat stains in the wash. It also scored 71% overall and is recommended by our experts. The key to removing deep stains in clothes is to soak the stain for as long as possible in your chosen stain remover. So, which product is best for which stain? And are there other ways to get rid of these common stains? Sweat stains It is not advisable to pre-treat rust stains, don’t leave the product for long enough that it dries, and be sure not to expose it to sunlight.

Each zone is used for a stain - one of each type of stain for each product and home remedy being examined. Aldi's cheap-as-chips stain remover spray wiped the floor with products costing more than six times the price. When we asked Australian shoppers what kinds of stains they typically encounter on wash day, the most common culprits were:The cans are only 100 millilitres each, which makes them pricey to buy in bulk, but it does not require much of the product to have a substantial, visible effect on stains. Repeat if needed – If the stain is really well established, you may need to repeat these steps several times to remove it. If this is the case, you may want to consider a trip to the dry cleaners, who can help get rid of most stains from most clothes. Ease of use We record how much elbow grease and repeat applications are needed to clean off the stain with each of the products and home remedies.