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    "parsed_content": "HomeCleaningThe Best Stain RemoversUpdated February 10, 2026SaveSave your favoritesUse the bookmark icon to save picks and articles to your lists.Got itConnie Park\/NYT WirecutterBy Andrea BarnesAndrea Barnes is a writer covering large cleaning appliances. For this guide, she cleaned many stains, from makeup to dirt containing Carolina clay.No single stain remover can handle every messy mishap you might encounter. But the right stain remover (paired with a good laundry detergent) can handle most stains \u2014 whether a dark smudge of mascara or a dribble of pizza grease.I tested more than 35 stain removers to see how they fared against tons of fresh and seriously set-in stains on washable fabrics.Amodex Ink & Stain Remover stands out as the best overall for its range and versatility. But I also have five other recommendations to help keep your wardrobe looking brand-spanking new in a variety of specific situations.Everything we recommendAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTWhat to considerFabricMost of the recommendations in this guide are meant to be used on machine-washable fabrics. ColorfastnessWhichever stain remover or detergent you choose, test the fabric for colorfastness before treating a stain. Type of stainEach of our picks excels at cleaning specific types of stains (dye-based, organic, and so on), which makes tailoring your choice easier. Hand protectionMost stain removers are not meant to remain in contact with skin for extended periods of time, so wearing gloves is recommended. Amodex Ink & Stain Remover stood out for its ability to remove permanent ink and foundation makeup, two stains that most laundry detergents struggle with.But it did not handle some food stains, such as baby food and mustard, as easily as some of our other picks.Still, between Amodex and a good laundry detergent, there are few stains you can\u2019t tackle effectively.This lotion-like formula is nontoxic and safe for most fabrics. It easily penetrates stains, and you can thoroughly work it in by hand or with a stain brush. It contains lanolin, a by-product of wool processing, and is not vegan. Some people may find the mild floral scent bothersome, though we didn\u2019t mind it.Amodex is manufactured by a family-owned business in the United States.Stingray Instant Spot Remover is one of the most versatile and gentle spot cleaners I tested, able to swiftly remove a variety of stains, from blood to grease.It excels at cleaning garments and textiles (like carpets) that won\u2019t go through a full wash anytime soon. Its spray-on application can cover large stains easily, it dries quickly, and, thanks to its clear formula, it does not leave a ring when rinsed and blotted correctly.Although it is nontoxic and doesn\u2019t contain any added fragrances or dyes, Stingray does have a trace amount of ammonia. You should never mix Stingray with other cleaners, and it should be used in a well-ventilated area.Stingray is manufactured by a family-operated business in the United States.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTIdeal for stashing in a bag or a desk drawer, Tide To Go + Oxi worked exceptionally well in my tests on fresh stains, especially coffee, lipstick, and mustard. It dries quickly and is particularly great for when you\u2019re out and about without a sink in sight.This stain remover applies neatly and easily to stains, thanks to a press-down, marker-like dispenser. Regulating the amount you dispense can be a little tricky, however, and it\u2019s easy to accidentally use more solution than you need. This won\u2019t harm your clothing, but you might find yourself running out of Tide To Go + Oxi sooner than you\u2019d like.Tide To Go + Oxi is a Procter & Gamble product and is manufactured in the United States.A pick in our guide to laundry detergent, Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent contains sodium percarbonate (an oxygen bleach) and is an effective stain remover when used to soak or pretreat stains.In my tests, Tide Ultra Oxi Powder did particularly well on dye- and pigment-based stains such as blackberry, tea, and grass. Unlike other powder detergents containing oxygen bleach, this formula dissolves just fine in cold water, though using warm water enhances its already excellent stain-removing properties.Tide Ultra Oxi Powder is manufactured by Procter & Gamble in Mexico.Restoration uses a simple formula containing just oxygen bleach and soda ash, which makes it ideal for gently restoring stained vintage linens or other delicate fabrics.I\u2019ve tested a number of oxygen-bleach-based powders, many of which contain fillers, like baking soda, or additional cleaning agents, such as optical brighteners or enzymes. These can enhance stain removal, but they can also wreak havoc on fragile or older fabrics.Restoration is fragrance- and dye-free. It is manufactured in the United States.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTTide Ultra Oxi Boost removed more grease and oil stains in my tests than any other stain remover I evaluated, including those specifically intended to remove grease. A laundry detergent we recommend (though it\u2019s not an overall top pick) in our guide to laundry detergent, Tide Ultra Oxi Boost is worth trying before you call it quits on a garment with seemingly permanent oil stains.Tide Ultra Oxi Boost is manufactured by Procter & Gamble in the United States.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTThe Wirecutter Show Episode 33: The Art of Stain Removal Part 2So You Stained Your Shirt. Now What?The Wirecutter Show Episode 32: The Art of Stain Removal Part 1How to Clean Blood StainsRead more from HomeThe Wirecutter Show Episode 33: The Art of Stain Removal Part 2So You Stained Your Shirt. Now What?The Wirecutter Show Episode 32: The Art of Stain Removal Part 1How to Clean Blood StainsRead more from HomeThe researchWhy you should trust meI\u2019m a writer covering large cleaning appliances at Wirecutter, including washing machines and dryers and dishwashers. I also wrote our guides to dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent, and I provide tips for getting the most out of your dishwasher and laundry appliances.For this guide:I tested more than 35 stain removers.I spoke with a variety of industry experts, including a fabric-care expert at Clorox, the fabric-care team at Procter & Gamble, the founder of Stingray Instant Spot Remover, the marketing manager of Amodex, and the CMO of The Hate Stains Co. (maker of Miss Mouth\u2019s Messy Eater Stain Treater). I also interviewed a retired chemical engineer who formulated laundry detergent for decades, a professional dresser for a Broadway musical, and the owners of Manhattan Wardrobe Supply.I read multiple research papers on bleach alternatives, enzymes, and fabric-care best practices; watched online lectures addressing enzymatic stain removal and the history of laundry care; and spent time at the Fashion Institute of Technology library researching fabric care and reading books on the subject.Types of stain removersStain removers fall into several categories based on the ingredients they contain and the types of stains they tackle. Here\u2019s an overview:All-purpose laundry stain removers: Sometimes called laundry presoaks, all-purpose stain removers are what you\u2019re most likely to encounter in the laundry detergent aisle at the grocery store. They usually come in either liquid or gel form as spray or rub-in formulations. Like laundry detergent, they tend to contain a combination of enzymes and surfactants, though all formulas differ to an extent.I tested each set of stain removers on two T-shirts that we stained with grass, pizza, pig blood, a turmeric-based sauce, barbecue sauce, mustard, blueberry, chocolate soy or almond milk, coffee, baby formula, foundation makeup, lipstick, pomegranate cherry juice, and both red and sparkling white wine.Spot removers: Some stain removers are meant to be applied directly in small amounts to stains and then blotted, rather than used as a pretreatment. These liquid formulas often dry quickly and can be used on carpets and upholstery, in addition to clothing. Spot removers come in sprays, wipes, or pen-shaped dispensers.Laundry detergents: Formulas vary, but laundry detergents are usually a combination of surfactants, which reduce water tension and make it possible for soap to mix with water and penetrate stains, and enzymes, biological molecules that incite chemical reactions to break down stains.Soaps: Unlike laundry detergent, soaps (including those formulated specifically for laundry) do not contain enzymes, relying instead on surfactants and other cleansing agents. Dish soap is widely known as a hack for eliminating grease stains, and bar and hand soaps are also commonly used to treat stains. I tested soap-based stain removers in both liquid and bar form.Bleaches: While detergents break down the physical bonds of a stain, bleaches break down its chemical bonds, changing its appearance. Bleaches are ideal for removing dye-based, tannic (tea, wine, coffee), and other highly pigmented stains (turmeric, beta-carotene) that cause a saturated discoloration of fabric. For this guide, I focused on non-chlorine bleaches, which are gentler on fabrics than chlorine bleach. I tested multiple stain removers containing oxygen bleach (often referred to as sodium percarbonate), which is the main ingredient in OxiClean. But lemon juice, baking soda, and even sunlight are all non-chlorine bleaches too.Alcohol and other solvents: These can be the key to removing a specific, locked stain such as paint or shoe polish, and they\u2019re ideal for handling synthetic and some dye-based stains that might not respond to more-traditional removal methods, like enzymatic detergents or soap. Think Goo Gone for chewing gum, for example, or acetone for nail polish.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTHow we picked and tested Marki Williams\/NYT WirecutterI tested stain removers using a protocol similar to how I test laundry detergent. Here\u2019s how I evaluated them:Ingredients: I closely read ingredient lists, and I tracked down safety data sheets for companies that didn\u2019t disclose their product ingredients.Formula type: I tested spray, rub-on, powder, liquid (designed for both soaking and direct application), and bar stain removers. I noted the consistency of each formula and how it was delivered, favoring those that easily worked into fabric and penetrated a stain entirely. I also paid close attention to how easily powdered stain removers dissolve. Some powdered stain removers, while effective, left powder granules behind even when dissolved in hot water.\u00a0Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterScent and odor: While I tested many fragrance-free (or no-added-fragrance) stain removers, others had strong scents or emitted fumes during use. I dismissed those, depending on the severity.Stain-removal ability and overall performance: For my initial testing, in which I ruled out many options, I assessed stain removers in sets based on similarities and treated prestained T-shirts and stain monitors left over from our laundry detergent testing. I tried the stain removers on both fresh and set-in stains. Formulas that performed well at this stage moved on to more-extensive tests. I stained T-shirts with a variety of substances, including grass.\u00a0Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterI tested each set of stain removers on two T-shirts that we stained with grass, pizza, pig blood, a turmeric-based sauce, barbecue sauce, mustard, blueberry, chocolate soy or almond milk, coffee, baby formula, foundation makeup, lipstick, pomegranate cherry juice, and both red and sparkling white wine.For the first set of shirts, I let the stains set in for about an hour. I pretreated and then washed one shirt according to each stain remover\u2019s instructions. I tested to-go stain removers during this round, since those formulas are designed for fresh stains.I left the second set of stained shirts untreated for two weeks. I then pretreated each set-in stain according to each manufacturer\u2019s instructions and laundered accordingly. I pretreated stained T-shirts like these with a variety of stain removers to assess how well they cleaned.\u00a0Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterFor the remaining stain removers, I performed a final evaluation using industrial stain monitors containing 15 different stains: makeup, a turmeric-based spice blend, red wine, tomato sauce, blood, chocolate dessert, peat, tea, beta-carotene, grass, animal fat with red dye, baby food, clay, butter, and used engine oil.I pretreated each stain according to the manufacturer\u2019s instructions and then agitated the monitors in a stand mixer with tepid water for 20 minutes. Then I rinsed the monitors and laid them out to dry. In this test I did not look for stains to be entirely removed; instead I used it to obtain comparative data on the contenders\u2019 performance.After analyzing the appearance of the stains, I assigned a score to each stain remover based on their overall performance in each test.Additionally, I tested each stain remover on red fabric to check for any discoloration. For those that can work as a soak, I soaked stain monitors in a solution of 4 gallons of tepid water plus the recommended dosage of each remover. I then rinsed the monitors and laid them out to dry. I performed a similar test for grease removal with several types of liquid laundry detergent using pre-stained T-shirts. A pre-stained industrial stain monitor submerged in a soaking solution of powdered stain remover and water.\u00a0Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterKeep in mind that most of the recommendations in this guide are meant to be used on machine-washable fabrics. Whichever stain remover or detergent you choose, be sure to test for colorfastness by placing a small amount on an inconspicuous place on your garment before pretreating. After five minutes, rinse the spot. Once it has air-dried, check to see if the fabric has changed color. If the fabric looks the same, you\u2019re good to go!Also, most stain removers are not meant to remain in contact with skin for extended periods of time. I recommend wearing gloves when working with them.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTTop pick: Amodex Ink & Stain Remover Marki Williams\/NYT WirecutterAmodex Ink & Stain Remover was the most well-rounded stain remover I tested. It\u2019s easy to work into stains and is safe for most fabrics.It handles a wide variety of common stains well. In my tests, Amodex made an admirable dent in some of the most stubborn stains I tried it on, including tea, red and white sparkling wine, and turmeric.It\u2019s one of the few stain removers that can eradicate ink \u2014 even permanent ink. Originally invented to remove ink stains from skin, Amodex is recommended by multiple pen companies, including Sharpie. This formula can also remove ink stains on hard surfaces, such as walls and tables; I\u2019ve been told that teachers, in particular, like it. In my testing, I was able to remove Sharpie ink from both cotton T-shirts and white silk pillowcases.Keep in mind that cleaning permanent ink with Amodex still takes time. Rather than pretreating ink stains and then laundering, you need to work Amodex through the stain and blot it with a paper towel or washcloth, repeating until the ink is gone. Though the process is tedious, it does work.But it falls short on some food stains. Amodex did not handle stains like baby food and mustard as effectively as other stain removers. Although it removed a significant percentage of some more-stubborn pigmented stains, such as red dye and red wine, its performance didn\u2019t match that of an oxygen bleach for set-in, highly pigmented or dye-based stains. Amodex\u2019s formula does not contain enzymes, so if you encounter lots of food stains, you should supplement with an enzymatic laundry detergent. Amodex Ink & Stain Remover cleaned a commendable percentage of the stains on an industrial stain monitor (left) in comparison with a control (right).\u00a0Connie Park\/NYT WirecutterIt absorbs easily. Amodex has a lotion-like consistency (it was originally intended to be a hand soap), and you can easily work it into stains by hand or with the help of a stain brush.It\u2019s nontoxic. This is a soap-based stain remover. Unlike some of the other stain removers I tested, and even many laundry detergents, Amodex can safely come in contact with skin and is not poisonous if accidentally ingested.But it is not vegan. Amodex is not tested on animals, but it contains lanolin, a by-product of wool processing. If you avoid animal products, this stain remover may not be for you.It\u2019s safe for wool and some silks. Unlike our other picks, Amodex is not limited to machine-washable fabrics, though you should still test for colorfastness before use.It works best on dry fabric. This stain remover loses its oomph when it comes into contact with water. Be sure to pretreat on dry fabric.Flaws but not dealbreakersIt is (lightly) scented. Some people may find this formula\u2019s mild floral scent bothersome, but I didn\u2019t mind it.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTTop pick: Stingray Instant Spot Remover Marki Williams\/NYT WirecutterOf the many spot cleaners I tested, Stingray Instant Spot Remover stands out for its powerful, clear spray-on formula that eradicated a variety of tough stains on clothing and textiles in my testing. Although it contains no added fragrance or dyes, it does contain a trace amount of ammonia.It\u2019s versatile. While many stain removers work best on specific categories of stains, Stingray swiftly removed a wide variety of mishaps in my tests \u2014 it works just as well on blood as it does on coffee or grease.It\u2019s clear, and it contains no added fragrance or dyes. This isn\u2019t just a plus for people with sensitive noses. The transparent stain remover is ideal for spot-treating items that will sit for a while before being washed \u2014 or won\u2019t be washed at all. Unlike a drop of dish soap or a lotion-like stain remover, Stingray dries clear.Stingray Instant Spot Remover works best when excess stain is blotted up first. Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterStingray Instant Spot Remover sprays on clear and easily handled this wine stain. Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterStingray Instant Spot Remover works best when excess stain is blotted up first. Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterIt\u2019s nontoxic. Though I don\u2019t know the exact formula, John Paul Daluz, the founder of Stingray, explained to me in an interview that this spot cleaner is water-based and nontoxic.The gentle, fast-drying formula can be used on a number of fabric types. I\u2019ve used it successfully on carpets, cotton, and viscose. I have even used Stingray to remove stains from silk, though I don\u2019t recommend this unless a silk item is otherwise unsalvageable.Professionals trust it. I first learned of Stingray from a Broadway dresser, who uses it to spot-clean stains on costumes. Cirque du Soleil and the dry cleaners hired by the Royal Opera House in London are also loyal users of Stingray. And Oprah once had a stain on her pants removed using this spot cleaner \u2014 she was so impressed, she included it on the 2025 list of Oprah's Favorite Things.Flaws but not dealbreakersIt doesn\u2019t work as well on deeply pigmented and dye-type stains, like turmeric, beet juice, or food dye. Mustard, in particular, barely budged.It contains a trace amount of ammonia. I was unbothered by the scent in testing, but people who are very sensitive to the scent of ammonia may want to consider another stain remover. As with all chemical cleaners, use Stingray in a well-ventilated area and do not mix it with other cleaning products.Be sure to blot the stain before you spray. Stingray works best when the stain is blotted, either with paper towels or a cotton cloth, before the spot remover is applied. After saturating the stain with Stingray, blot the excess away.Top pick: Tide To Go + Oxi Marki Williams\/NYT WirecutterIn my testing, totable Tide To Go + Oxi performed wonderfully on the types of fresh stains you might encounter out in the wild.It works like a charm on fresh blood, coffee, foundation makeup, lipstick, and even grass. Tide To Go + Oxi packs a stain-removing punch thanks to hydrogen peroxide (an oxygen bleach), sodium citrate, alcohol, and dipropylene glycol butyl ether, a solvent known for breaking down synthetic stains. This combination of stain-removing ingredients contributes to this pen\u2019s versatility.It\u2019s lightweight and easy to apply. Shorter than a pencil and about the width of a tube of lipstick, this pen is an ideal size for tossing into a bag or pocket or for storing in a desk drawer. The press-down, marker-like tip applies the stain remover easily and precisely.Roughly the width of a tube of lipstick and shorter than a pencil, Tide To Go + Oxi is a convenient addition to the typical contents of a purse or desk drawer. Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterThe press-down tip of the Tide To Go + Oxi pen dispenses stain remover quickly and easily \u2014 in fact, it sometimes applies too much. Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterRoughly the width of a tube of lipstick and shorter than a pencil, Tide To Go + Oxi is a convenient addition to the typical contents of a purse or desk drawer. Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterIt dries quickly and has a neutral scent. Of the many stain pens I tested, Tide To Go + Oxi dried the fastest, averaging around five minutes or less for mild-to-moderate stains.Flaws but not dealbreakersRegulating the dispenser can be tricky. It\u2019s easy to accidentally use more Tide To Go + Oxi solution than you need. While this won\u2019t harm your clothing, you might find yourself running out sooner than you\u2019d like.It\u2019s not designed for set-in stains. This pen impressed with its ability to make a decent dent in some very old stains, but it\u2019s not as effective as more-traditional stain removers designed to be used at home on laundry day \u2014 you\u2019d need to use a lot of this solution to get anywhere.Be careful with delicate fabrics. This stain remover is not designed to be used on silk. If you\u2019re in a bind and must use it, be sure to test a hidden seam before removing a stain with this pen.Best for soaking stubborn stains: Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent Marki Williams\/NYT WirecutterIn both my pretreatment and soak tests, Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent removed significantly more stains than any other detergent or stain remover containing oxygen bleach. It also dissolves well, even in cold water, which makes it a great choice for soaking or pretreating stains. It\u2019s our top all-purpose powder laundry detergent pick, so you can use it for everyday laundry, too.This T-shirt (left over from our laundry detergent testing) looked like a goner with its months-old stains, including pig blood, blueberry, brown butter, bacon grease, and permanent ink. Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterThe same T-shirt after I soaked it in a solution of Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent and water for four hours and then rinsed and air-dried it. (I removed the permanent ink with Amodex.) Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterThis T-shirt (left over from our laundry detergent testing) looked like a goner with its months-old stains, including pig blood, blueberry, brown butter, bacon grease, and permanent ink. Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterIt dissolves exceptionally well, even in cold water. Most oxygen bleaches in powder form require warm or hot water to dissolve correctly. Tide Ultra Oxi Powder fully dissolves in any water temperature \u2014 even cold \u2014 widening the range of fabrics that you can wash or soak. This fully dissolving powder can easily become a paste for pretreating, as well.It removes a wide range of stains. In my tests, Tide Ultra Oxi Powder outperformed other powder detergents and stain removers containing oxygen bleach. I\u2019ve been testing Tide Ultra Oxi Powder both in our lab and at home for almost four years. In controlled tests, it dominated the results for pretreatment with laundry detergent, and it removed more stains in a soak than any other stain-removing product I tried.In informal testing, Tide Ultra Oxi Powder was the best at removing grime from socks; it also lifted mysterious stains from vintage tees and button-ups, and it came closest to erasing old and deep-set stains on T-shirts left over from laundry detergent testing. These are the industrial stain monitors after I soaked them for an hour in a solution of water and powder detergent or stain remover. Tide Ultra Oxi Powder (middle) did a better job than both Clorox 2 Stain Remover & Color Booster Powder (right) and OxiClean (left).\u00a0Connie Park\/NYT WirecutterIt\u2019s versatile. Tide Ultra Oxi Powder is a real workhorse, capable of working effectively as a pretreatment, a presoak, and a laundry detergent.It\u2019s gentle on fabrics. Unlike some other stain removers, such as our former also-great pick from Clorox, there\u2019s no limit to how long Tide Ultra Oxi Powder can be in contact with fabric, either as a soak or a pretreatment. (As always, be sure to spot-test for colorfastness before using, and we recommend limiting extra-long soaks to garments that are not brilliantly dyed.) But like most of our picks, it isn\u2019t meant to come in contact with your skin. Wear gloves, and wash your hands after use.Flaws but not dealbreakersIt isn\u2019t the best choice for oil-based stains. Though Tide Ultra Oxi Powder can clean pizza grease, for example, its powder formulation prevents it from penetrating fibers as effectively as a liquid stain remover can. Treating oil stains with this formula may require either a longer soak or an extra wash.Its fragrance isn\u2019t for everyone. Tide Ultra Oxi Powder has a light scent that some people find off-putting. There is no unscented version. If you avoid fragrance for reasons such as allergies or migraines, consider other options. I hope to see a fragrance-free version from Tide one day.Best for soaking vintage items: Restoration Marki Williams\/NYT WirecutterOf all the oxygen-bleach-based powder stain removers I tested, Restoration impressed me the most, with its simple yet effective formula that cleans delicate fabrics thoroughly and gently.It has a pared-down formula. Restoration contains just two ingredients: oxygen bleach and soda ash. I tested a number of oxygen-bleach-based powders, and many contain fillers, like baking soda, or additional cleaning agents, such as optical brighteners or enzymes. These can enhance stain removal, but they can also wreak havoc on stained vintage linens or other delicate fabrics.This stain remover is also fragrance- and dye-free.It removes all sorts of stains. A six-hour soak in a mixture of one scoop of Restoration to 1 gallon of water faded food dye, pig blood, and wine, and it nearly erased turmeric, beta-carotene, and tea stains in my tests. A longer, overnight soak even removed yellowing from oxidation on vintage linens.It\u2019s easy to handle. The simple plastic canister is easy to open and reclose \u2014 something I really appreciated after fumbling with cardboard boxes of powder detergent that spill everywhere. The included small plastic scoop doesn\u2019t get lost in the container. And while plastic packaging is not ideal, it does securely store the powder and keep it dry.Flaws but not dealbreakersYou need to soak items for a while. To get the best results, a minimum of six hours is required \u2014 and sometimes as long as overnight. (Our other oxygen bleach powder pick works much faster but isn\u2019t as well suited for items that require cautious handling.) Restoration is ideal for lighter fabrics, where dye loss is not a concern. You can soak colorful items as well, but be sure to test them for colorfastness and periodically check for any dye loss while soaking.It\u2019s a poor match for some stains. A soak in Restoration could not remove grass and motor oil, especially.This powder dissolves best in hot water. To prevent wasted granules at the bottom of your soak bucket or sink, dissolve the formula in a cup of hot water and then add cool water to reach your desired temperature.Best for oily stains: Tide Ultra Oxi Boost Marki Williams\/NYT WirecutterIf you have a garment that\u2019s fallen victim to a seemingly permanent grease stain (pizza, cooking oil), try Tide Ultra Oxi Boost before throwing in the towel. This liquid laundry detergent was a top performer in my most recent round of laundry detergent testing, but it really shines when tackling oil and grease.It\u2019s an excellent pretreater. Tide Ultra Oxi Boost dissolves quickly and works into fabric easily. In testing, I washed many greasy stains, including fresh and weeks-old olive oil and pizza grease, and found that pretreating with Tide Ultra Oxi Boost was often all I needed for mild to moderate stains.This heart-sinking pizza grease stain sat for two days. Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterJust one overnight soak in a solution of Tide Ultra Oxi Boost and warm water before washing knocked out the stain and returned this shirt to near mint condition. Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterThis heart-sinking pizza grease stain sat for two days. Andrea Barnes\/NYT WirecutterIt\u2019s an incredibly powerful soak. A soak in a solution of \u00bc cup of liquid Tide Ultra Oxi Boost and 4 gallons of warm water returned outwardly unsalvageable items to their original, pristine state. I have revived everything from greasy aprons to my daughter\u2019s pizza-stained dresses using this method. Oily marks and grease smears pretreated or soaked with liquid Tide Ultra Oxi Boost required fewer wash cycles (frequently just one wash cycle) and less soaking time than any other stain remover I tested.You can rinse and repeat without harming fabrics. Depending on the severity of a grease stain, you may need to soak and wash an item more than once. Fortunately, this fabric-safe formula won\u2019t damage machine-washable items.Flaws but not dealbreakersIt\u2019s not as effective on other types of stains. If you frequently confront stains that dye fabrics with their pigments, like tannin (tea and wine) stains or turmeric, you\u2019ll probably want to keep an oxygen bleach product, like Restoration or Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent, on hand, too. Tide Ultra Oxi Boost falls a little short on these types of stains.Its fragrance is potent. While I think this fragrance is tolerable for one-off grease-removal projects, you may want to use our top liquid laundry detergent pick, Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent, instead if you\u2019re very sensitive to scent. It works well on oil and grease stains, too, but you need to soak items for longer or repeat the wash process several times to equal the efficacy of Tide Ultra Oxi Boost.Other stain removers worth consideringIf you face a wide range of stubborn stains and have a well-organized laundry area: In my tests, the Carbona Stain Devils set of nine different stain removers worked niftily on the very specific stains that each of them was formulated to tackle.If you prefer a stain-removing wipe: Tide To Go Wipes did very well in testing, but the pen version did a better job on more stains overall.If you mostly encounter lipstick and grease stains: Kiss-Off Stain Remover works brilliantly for removing lipid stains, like lipstick and grease. But it needs to be rinsed with water.If you want a powdered stain remover that contains oxygen bleach with no fragrance or dyes: Dirty Labs Bio Enzyme Laundry Booster and Tide Clean & Gentle Powder Laundry Detergent work well for pretreating and soaking stains. They both contain enzymes, which add more stain-removing power to a laundry soak.If you\u2019re mostly encountering bodily fluid stains: OxiClean On the Go, a former pick, is great for removing fresh blood stains.If you need to clean makeup stains in a pinch: Our dish soap pick for household projects, Dawn Platinum Dishwashing Liquid, is one of the best stain removers for oily makeup that I\u2019ve used.If you want a classic stain remover spray: Zout, a former pick, is still a great option. OxiClean MaxForce was also impressive, though its scent is a little overpowering.If you want a stain remover in bar form: Fels-Naptha, which has a devoted following and looks like a bar of soap, was one of the better stain removers I tested. However, it has a strong smell, and when some of the bar accidentally rubbed onto my skin, the sensation was strange and unpleasant, similar to using a balm containing lidocaine or camphor. This kept it from becoming a pick. That said, if you want a stain-remover bar, this one will do the job. I also recommend Zote, a stain remover bar from Mexico that ranked just behind Fels-Naptha in our testing.If you struggle to successfully wash out blood stains: Consider liquid Clorox 2 Stain Remover & Color Brightener, a former pick and a hydrogen-peroxide-based stain remover that works awesomely well on blood stains. (In testing, the dye- and fragrance-free version performed almost as well.) But you need to act quite quickly before washing, which is why it did not remain a pick.If blueberry and other fruit stains are your mortal enemies: You might appreciate Miss Mouth\u2019s Messy Eater Stain Treater. Produced by The Hate Stains Co., which has an extensive line of similar stain removers, this formula worked exceptionally well on blueberry, red wine, and pomegranate juice stains. In my unofficial at-home testing, it also effectively removed old and stubborn paint stains from children\u2019s clothing. But after treating, you need to wash your clothes with an enzymatic laundry detergent to fully remove stains, and Miss Mouth\u2019s Messy Eater Stain Treater also contains citric acid, a non-chlorine bleaching agent that could cause fading or discoloration on some fabrics.The competitionAspen Clean Powder struggled to dissolve in hot water. After a two-hour soak test, the stain monitor had barely been cleaned.Attitude Laundry Stain Remover was a mediocre performer overall.Biz Stain & Odor Eliminator is a cult favorite that many swear by, but I did not find it to be more effective than our favorite powder for soaking stubborn stains. It\u2019s also the only stain remover I\u2019ve ever tested that faded colorfast fabric.The powder version of Clorox 2 Stain Remover & Color Booster, a hydrogen-peroxide-based stain remover, did slightly better on grass stains than OxiClean, but overall it disappointed, especially in comparison with its liquid counterpart.Grandma\u2019s Secret Spot Remover Laundry Spray was a middle-of-the-road stain remover, and Grandma\u2019s Secret Spot Remover did not remove ink well, despite its claims. If you\u2019re confronted with ink stains, try our top pick, Amodex Ink & Stain Remover, instead.Incredible Stain Remover worked some pretty serious magic on very old, used engine oil stains. But the company didn\u2019t respond to our queries for more information about the formula\u2019s ingredients. Because I was unable to determine whether it contains potentially hazardous ingredients, I can\u2019t recommend it for household use.The Laundress Stain Solution removes lipstick stains better than any stain remover I tested, with the exception of our dish soap pick for household cleaning projects, Dawn Platinum Dishwashing Liquid, which is less than half the price.OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover powder was unimpressive in our testing and required very hot water for decent stain removal. It barely removed grass and blood stains from an industrial stain monitor even after soaking and washing.OxiClean Laundry Stain Remover, a spray-bottle stain remover, scored poorly in our tests.OxiClean White Revive Laundry Whitener & Stain Remover powder, which contains enzymes, cleaned slightly better than OxiClean and removed grass and blood. But when I compared its results with a stain monitor soaked in Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent, I found that it underperformed.The Pink Stuff The Miracle Laundry Oxi Stain Remover had an acrid smell that made it unpleasant to use. (We tried the original The Pink Stuff, and it was also a big disappointment.)Puracy Stain Remover Free & Clear removes stains well, but it requires 24 hours of pretreatment for even slightly set-in stains, unlike our picks.Both Shout and Shout Advanced struggled with everyday stains such as grass and tomato sauce.Shout Wipe & Go Instant Stain Remover wipes underwhelmed in testing compared with other on-the-go cleaners we tried.Sonett Gall Soap removed grease well but fell short on most other stains.Spray \u2019n Wash barely made a dent in some of the most common household stains.Stain Rx worked well on red wine and coffee, but the acrid smell kept us from making it a pick.The Amazing Whip-It Emergency Stain Pens did the best on grass of the multiple on-the-go stain removers I put to the test, but it barely removed other stains.Wine Away Red Wine Stain Remover did not remove wine stains as well as other to-go stain removers we recommend.What to look forward toI am currently testing a few new stain removers, including a to-go version of our top pick, Amodex Stain Swipe.This article was edited by Ingrid Skjong, Ben Frumin, and Courtney Schley.SourcesTre Wright, chemical engineer, phone interview, December 14, 2023Sammy Wang and Jennifer Ahoni, fabric care team at Procter & Gamble, video interview, February 16, 2024Michelina Evans, assistant wardrobe supervisor for the musical The Notebook, in-person interview, March 18, 2024Marica Dacey, marketing manager at Amodex, video interview, March 21, 2024Patric Richardson, laundry expert and owner of The Laundry Evangelist website and the store Mona Williams, phone interview, March 26, 2024Stephanie Fox, CMO of The Hate Stains Co., video interview, March 26, 2024Mary Gagliardi, laundry expert at Clorox, video interview, February 16, 2024Tommy Boyer and Cheryl Kilbourne-Kimpton, owners of Manhattan Wardrobe Supply, in-person interview, January 22, 2026John Paul Daluz, founder of Stingray, in-person interview, January 7, 2026Meet your guideWhat I CoverI research and report on dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, and laundry. This involves touring factories, visiting showrooms, attending trade shows, speaking with appliance-brand representatives, interviewing experts, studying patents and schematics, and reading manuals. I am based in New York City, and I test appliances in our Long Island City office. The Wirecutter Show Episode 33: The Art of Stain Removal Part 2by Wirecutter StaffIn the final part of our stain series, we tackle trickier listener questions\u2014from eliminating fishy odors to whether you can truly remove paint stains.So You Stained Your Shirt. Now What?by Andrea BarnesWith the right supplies, a solid game plan, and some patience, you can remove even the toughest stains from the seemingly unsalvageable in your laundry bin.The Wirecutter Show Episode 32: The Art of Stain Removal Part 1by Wirecutter StaffIn part one of our stain series, we tackle your toughest questions\u2014from reviving dingy whites to rescuing clothes from stubborn oils and baked-on gummy bears.How to Clean Blood Stainsby Ellen AirhartWhen it comes to cleaning blood from fabrics, time is not on your side.AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENT",
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