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Biotex is gone! What can I replace it with?

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CaptainNelson · 03/08/2022 21:48

My multi-pack of Biotex stain remover has been decimated by my DS and his white clothes obsession, and I've now discovered it's no longer available in the UK. This is tragic. Does anyone have any suggestions for a non-bleach stain remover (preferably enzymatic like biotex) which is not that appalling Vanish rubbish that doesn't work?

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kazja · 05/04/2024 18:38

The P&P is extortionate 😪

LadyEloise1 · 06/04/2024 09:12

The HG brand do something called "Laundry booster against odours in sportswear"
It might work.
Dri Pak do a Borax substitute that might be good.
I haven't used either.

Daisychain50 · 06/04/2024 09:59

The only way to get Biotex I found, was to buy it from the Dutch expat shop. It is the same - it just means an initial outlay which is a bit eyewatering but it will last you for years!

Manthide · 06/04/2024 12:55

Daisychain50 · 06/04/2024 09:59

The only way to get Biotex I found, was to buy it from the Dutch expat shop. It is the same - it just means an initial outlay which is a bit eyewatering but it will last you for years!

I bought 4 boxes from Amazon 10 years ago and have just finished my last box. The postage does seem exorbitant!

TulipinUK · 06/04/2024 16:59

Buy it on www.dutchexpatshop

SquirrelsMummy · 07/09/2025 21:58

Sorry I realise this is an old post but was interested to know from the regular users of BioTex, how do you use it? Always only for pre-soaking or do you use in your machine?
My late Nan always used this for my Grandads shirt collars and I want to try it for my sad looking whites.. thanks 😊

DOmeafavor · 07/09/2025 23:33

I used to use it as a prewash but now I use regular biological washing powder as a prewash and it works.

Gatekeeper · 08/09/2025 06:19

SquirrelsMummy · 07/09/2025 21:58

Sorry I realise this is an old post but was interested to know from the regular users of BioTex, how do you use it? Always only for pre-soaking or do you use in your machine?
My late Nan always used this for my Grandads shirt collars and I want to try it for my sad looking whites.. thanks 😊

I used to use it as both...never found anything to match it and still mourn its loss!

SquirrelsMummy · 08/09/2025 12:56

Thank you for the replies.. it’s so frustrating we cannot purchase this anymore!! 😫
If anyone comes across this post and ever finds a good alternative to Biotex that actually works, please share!

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