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Safe and effective stain remover!

9 replies

EmzJ34 · 12/04/2025 23:43

Hi all.
I am after a decent stain remover for a stubborn clothes stain! For context, this is a fairly costly 'White Fox' hoodie that I got for my DD for her birthday. She managed to get a stain on it. I've tried soaking in white vinegar as well as OxyAction but it's not budging!
I've seen a few recommendations online for baking soda, white vinegar and even hydrogen peroxide. The videos and testimonies seem to suggest it works, but I am naturally a bit nervous about using chemicals on such an item. My worry is that I may end up making things worse!! Can anyone help with tried and tested ideas?? Thanks

Safe and effective stain remover!
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utterexasperation · 12/04/2025 23:44

Vanish Stain Remover Pre Treat Power Gel 200ml

fartfacenotfatface · 13/04/2025 08:53

What’s the stain? If it’s something like blood or some foods and it’s already been washed, tumble dried or ironed at warm temperatures then it may have been ‘set’, making it tricky to shift at this stage.

dementedpixie · 13/04/2025 08:55

I always try rubbing in washing up liquid first. Then try household soap bar and then the vanish stain remover gel.

hatboxes · 13/04/2025 09:13

fartfacenotfatface · Today 08:53

What’s the stain? If it’s something like blood or some foods and it’s already been washed, tumble dried or ironed at warm temperatures then it may have been ‘set’, making it tricky to shift at this stage.

this.

as pp said, it depends on the stain. Different stains need different treatments. eg grease-based, protein based (food, blood etc), tannins (tea, wine).

dr Beckmann stain devils is a range for specific types of stains.

yours looks like tea/coffee maybe?

Stain removal is a whole science, I could go on…

PullTheBricksDown · 13/04/2025 09:17

Dr Beckmann stain remover for whatever substance it is.

hatboxes · 13/04/2025 09:20

Biotex is also great for protein based stains, even if they’ve been set. Involves soaking in warm (not hot) water.

Sunshineandrainbow · 13/04/2025 09:55

For future stains get a pack of m and S stain remover wipes. My kids swear by them.

EmzJ34 · 13/04/2025 14:48

fartfacenotfatface · 13/04/2025 08:53

What’s the stain? If it’s something like blood or some foods and it’s already been washed, tumble dried or ironed at warm temperatures then it may have been ‘set’, making it tricky to shift at this stage.

I think it may be hot chocolate, but seems to be a stubborn stain. Normally I can get these type of stains out!

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hatboxes · 13/04/2025 17:29

You could try the Fruit And Drink one fro
dr Beckmann stain devils

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