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

Whiter & Brighter Stain Remover Major Stain Types Antibacterial Soaker

Price

$8.99

Score

Recommended

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We recommend Sard Whiter & Brighter Stain Remover. It's one of the best in the test, doing a great job of tackling a wide range of stains.

Test results

77
Stain removal

Good points

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

Bad points

No obvious bad points.

More test results

Sweat

69
Collar & cuff grime

68
Make-up

71
Olive oil

68
Tomato

87
Chocolate ice cream

95
Baby food

99
Grass & mud

84
Blood

65
Mineral oil

60

Product

Type

Powder
Pack size

1kg
Dose size

65–130g
Cost per dose

60¢–$1.12
Doses per pack

8–15

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, oxy-plus formula boosted with optical brighteners, not only removes everyday stains but also revitalises whites: revitalises dull whites, grass and mud, food and drink, body and blood, makeup and ink