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 Grease & Oil Stain Remover

Price

$10.99

Score

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Test results

64
Stain removal

Good points

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

Bad points

Terrible for blood stains.

More test results

Sweat

65
Collar & cuff grime

64
Make-up

80
Olive oil

63
Tomato

70
Chocolate ice cream

66
Baby food

66
Grass & mud

77
Blood

30
Mineral oil

60

Product

Type

Spray
Pack size

375ml
Cost per 100ml/g

$2.93

Label information

Ingredients

Not stated
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 greasy stains, cooking oil, food grease, sweat, makeup, lipstick, dirt.