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Product review
March 2024

Laundry stain removers: Spot treatments

We’ve tested stain removal sprays and gels to see which are best at removing a range of small stains.

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March 2024

Home recipe

1 part dishwashing liquid, 2 parts hydrogen peroxide 3%

Price
$10.48
Score
61

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Test results

  • 61
    Stain removal

Good points

  • Good for tomato stains.
  • Good for grass and mud stains.

Bad points

  • Terrible for blood stains.

More test results

  • Sweat
    63
  • Collar & cuff grime
    58
  • Make-up
    64
  • Olive oil
    57
  • Tomato
    72
  • Chocolate ice cream
    66
  • Baby food
    67
  • Grass & mud
    75
  • Blood
    30
  • Mineral oil
    56

Product

  • Type
    Liquid recipe
  • Pack size
    Not applicable
  • Cost per 100ml/g
    $4.37

Label information

  • Ingredients
    Hydrogen peroxide 3% and others
  • Free from claim
    Not stated
  • Don't use on
    Not stated
  • Colour safe claim
    No
  • Biodegradable claim
    No
  • Septic safe claim
    No
  • Grey water safe claim
    No
  • Other
    Not stated

More info

  • Availability
    Hydrogen peroxide 3% is available from many pharmacies.
  • Notes
    Morning Fresh Lemon Ultra Concentrate Dishwashing Liquid 400ml: $4.49. GCHC Hydrogen Peroxide Food Grade 3% 100ml: $5.99.

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