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

Vanish

NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Multi Power Laundry Booster Gel

Price

$26.99

Score

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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Multi Power Laundry Booster Gel is good at removing a few stains, but it's the worst in the test. It's very poor at removing mineral oil stains and terrible for blood stains. All stains were soaked as directed in water 40°C, however blood stains are better soaked in cold water.

Test results

61
Stain removal

Good points

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

Bad points

Terrible for blood stains.
Poor at removing mineral oil stains.

More test results

Sweat

65
Collar & cuff grime

62
Make-up

73
Olive oil

55
Tomato

84
Chocolate ice cream

61
Baby food

73
Grass & mud

79
Blood

21
Mineral oil

37

Product

Type

Gel
Pack size

2L
Dose size

100ml
Cost per dose

$1.35
Doses per pack

20

Label information

Ingredients

Hydrogen peroxide 59g/L
Free from claim

Chlorine
Don't use on

Garments requiring dry cleaning, metallic parts of garments (eg buttons, zips)
Colour safe claim

Yes
Antibacterial claim

Yes
Biodegradable claim

No
Septic safe claim

No
Grey water safe claim

No
Other

Amazing stain removal, removes odours, colour protect technology