Laundry stain removers: Soakers

We’ve tested laundry soakers to see which are best at removing a range of different stains.

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March 2024

Sard

Super Power Stain Remover Toughest Stains Antibacterial Soaker

Price

$10

Score

Recommended

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We recommend Sard Super Power Stain Remover Toughest Stains Antibacterial Soaker. It does a great job of tackling a range of stains.

Test results

74
Stain removal

Good points

Excellent for baby food stains.
Very good for tomato stains.
Very good for chocolate ice-cream stains.
Very good for grass and mud stains.
Good for make-up stains.

Bad points

No obvious bad points.

More test results

Sweat

65
Collar & cuff grime

66
Make-up

73
Olive oil

65
Tomato

85
Chocolate ice cream

89
Baby food

94
Grass & mud

82
Blood

65
Mineral oil

55

Product

Type

Powder
Pack size

1kg
Dose size

65–130g
Cost per dose

71¢–$1.43
Doses per pack

7–14

Label information

Ingredients

Sodium percarbonate 20% w/w
Free from claim

Not stated
Don't use on

Silks, leather, woollens, denim, linen
Colour safe claim

Colourfast colours only
Antibacterial claim

Yes
Biodegradable claim

No
Septic safe claim

No
Grey water safe claim

No
Other

Cold and short cycle booster, tackles not only everyday stains but even dried in stains: dried in and tough, red wine, blood and ink, baby food and milk, sauces and dressings, food