Laundry soakers can revive clothes that regular washing can’t fix, especially when you’re dealing with large, stubborn, or old stains. We test a range of powder and liquid soakers to find out which ones actually lift stains and brighten fabrics, and which ones don’t live up to their claims.

Buy the best soaker for your laundry
Our reviews let you compare price, stain removal performance and brands to help decide whether you want the cheapest or the best performing laundry soaker for your clothes.
What to look for in a laundry stain remover
Learn about the key factors to consider so you can choose the best one:
Size of stain: Soaker stain removers are better for bigger stains.
Ingredients: Find out which ingredients to look out for, and what to avoid.
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How we test laundry soakers

We test a range of laundry stain removal soakers that are available in New Zealand to find the best ones.
Our independent testing evaluates:
Stain removal - how well the detergent removes 10 common stains.
See which stains we tested on below.




