The Top 5 Stain Removers for Clothes

There's nothing worse than noticing a stain on your clothes. Before you panic and think you have to toss out your favorite outfit, check out one of these awesome stain removers and your soiled garment will look as good as new.

OxiClean Max Force Gel Stain Remover Stick, 6.2 oz, Pack of 2

This Gel Stick Does the Trick

If you're like me, you don't do laundry every day. Who has the time? With this stick, you can treat now and wash later.

Best Overall

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Have grass, grease, oil, dirt, or blood stains? Treat them now and wash them up to a week later. OxiClean Max Force Gel gets deep into fibers to remove tough stains. They have other products that you can use with this as well, but it works on its own.

Pros:

Easy to use.
Comes out of the bottle easily

Cons:

This product may have a strong scent
This may not treat all stains

Shout Spray and Wash Advanced Action Stain Remover for Clothes, 22 oz.

Heavy Duty Stain Remover

If you have a stain you can't get out, this remover has your back. It works well on a wide variety of stains.

Most Versatile

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Shout Spray and Wash is super concentrated to handle a wide range of stains, including those that are set in. You can treat stains and wash the clothes up to a week later and still get great results.

Pros:

Good price point
Works on all water temperatures

Cons:

May spill in shipping
May have to scrub hard for optimal stain treatment

Spray ‘N Wash Max Laundry Stain Remover, 16 oz.

Cost Effective and Fast

If you're looking for a fast acting product before you toss your clothes into the wash, Spray 'N Wash is a great option.

Most Affordable

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Spray ‘N Wash Max gets out grease, motor oil, wine, coffee, grass, and even those stains that are set or dried into clothes. This is a color fast product that works quickly.

Pros:

This can be used with other laundry additives
You can wash clothes shortly after treating

Cons:

This may be in a smaller bottle than in the store
This product may not look exactly like the image in the description

Puracy Natural Laundry Stain Remover

The Natural Option

Not a fan of chemicals or odors? Puracy Natural is scent free and natural.

Most Natural

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Puracy is a 99.5% natural product that is also hypoallergenic and non-toxic. It gets out grass, berries, blood, cosmetics and is even safe to use on a cloth diaper. This is a great product to use for the entire family.

Pros:

Puracy is odor free
This product gets out set in stains

Cons:

This product may be more costly than other stain removers
These may not come with a spray nozzle

Shout Stain Remover Wipes, 12 ct.

On the Go Stain Treatment

Are you a spiller? Pack your briefcase or purse with these handy wipes.

Best for Travel

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Though I’m an advocate of treating stains at home, sometimes, you need a more immediate fix when you have a stain crisis at work, school, or while traveling. Shout Stain Remover Wipes pack easily to put in your purse, briefcase, backpack, or to stash in your desk. Get out stains quickly so no one will even know you ever had one.

Pros:

Shout Stain Remover Wipes work well on the go
These pack easily and are small enough to fit in a wallet or pocket

Cons:

You will likely still need to wash your garment thoroughly after treatment
This may leave a ring if you over saturate

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I treat every stain?
Though some stains may come out in the wash, it is advisable to treat stains that seem to have set in or are of more serious nature, particularly blood, grass, grease, oil, and food stains. Many of the products listed above will get out stains that have set in as well, so even if you didn’t notice a stain, it’s still advisable to treat it.
When should you use a stain treatment on clothes?
You should try to treat it immediately, but many of the products listed note that they do also work well for set in stains. Read instructions for care to ensure that your stains will come out. Sometimes, you may have to scrub harder or leave to sit longer depending on the stain and garment.
How often should you treat stains?
You can treat stains as often as necessary. Most products will not ruin clothing, though some may leave a ring or not work as well on bright colors or white. Read descriptions to make sure you’re using the product that makes the most sense for your stain needs.