Product review
October 2020
Laundry stain removers
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October 2020
Ecostore
Fragrance Free Laundry Soaker & Stain Remover
Price
$10.50
Score
69
Recommended
Price
$10.50
Score
69
Recommended
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Test results
- 69Everyday grime
- 64Collar & cuff grime
- 77Grass
- 73Olive oil
- 82Tomato
- 56Make-up
- 78Chocolate ice cream
- 95Baby food
- 72Motor oil
- 32Blood
Good points
- OK at removing everyday grime.
- OK at removing collar and cuff stains.
- Good at removing grass stains.
- Good at removing olive oil stains.
- Very good at removing tomato stains.
- OK at removing make-up stains.
- Good at removing chocolate ice cream stains.
- Excellent at removing baby food stains.
- Good at removing motor oil stains.
Bad points
- Poor at removing blood stains.
Product
- Avg price
$10.50
- Cost per 100ml/g
$1.05
- Price surveyed
October 2020
- Powder or liquid
Powder
- Pack size (g/ml)
1000g
Label claims
- Active ingredients listed
None
- Chlorine bleach free claim
No
- Colour safe claim
No
- Antibacterial claim
No
- Septic safe claim
Yes
- Is packaging recyclable?
Yes
- Notes
Woolens or delicates
More info
- Biodegradable claim
No
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It stinks!
Pros
Not much
Cons
It wasn't particularly effective at stain removal and it has a strong perfumy smell. I couldn't use it and ultimately gave it away.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
Donna B.
Used 1 month or less