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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

Vanish

Preen Oxi Action Everyday Stain Remover

Price
$11.20
Score
65

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Test results

  • 65
    Stain removal

Good points

  • Good for make-up stains.
  • Good for tomato stains.
  • Good for baby food stains.
  • Good for grass and mud stains.

Bad points

  • Poor for blood stains.

More test results

  • Sweat
    58
  • Collar & cuff grime
    67
  • Make-up
    75
  • Olive oil
    58
  • Tomato
    74
  • Chocolate ice cream
    66
  • Baby food
    78
  • Grass & mud
    77
  • Blood
    37
  • Mineral oil
    57

Product

  • Type
    Spray
  • Pack size
    375ml
  • Cost per 100ml/g
    $2.99

Label information

  • Ingredients
    Hydrogen peroxide 35g/L
  • Free from claim
    Not stated
  • Don't use on
    Silk, wool, fabrics with non-colourfast dyes, flourescents, khaki clothing
  • Colour safe claim
    Yes
  • Biodegradable claim
    No
  • Septic safe claim
    No
  • Grey water safe claim
    No
  • Other
    Amazing stain removal 1st time on set-in stains, dirt, makeup, sweat, food grease, cooking oil.

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