Dawn works amazing. Saturate the stain with Dawn and rub it in, then toss in the wash as one of the last items so it soaks a minute before the water gets to it.

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I like Shout.

I like carbona for specific stains, oxyclean for general keep up. Different stains react differently though so I keep shout and method on hand as well.

Whatever their standard one is is what I have. With all of them, the longer you leave it on, the better it will work.

Several years ago America's Test Kitchen did a test of stain removers, and Oxyclean's won, hands down, so that's how I started using it

For specific stains I use the Carbona products.

Fels Naptha laundry bar/stain remover is a classic: long-lasting, inexpensive, and effective.

Zout

Oxyclean's stain remover seems to be the best.

I use the Oxyclean that comes in a tube with blue gel. The scrubbing top on stains works really well if the stains are fresh. Sometimes hard to find, so I buy several tubes of this stuff.

OxiClean Max Force Gel Stick, 6.2 Oz.

I keep a spray bottle of hydrogen peroxide in the laundry room for blood, wine and berry stains. They literally disappear as it foams.

I’ve never had any item of clothing damaged or spotted by doing so.

Stain remover treatment is often specific to the type of stain.

For the naysayers: Nitpick all you want, but this is an old remedy that’s proven effective. It doesn’t cause white spots on clothing and it’s a safe treatment (biodegradable too). Seriously, if you’re really bent on arguing about a stain remover, maybe you should make your own post about what’s better. I try to pass on something that’s been so great for my family and so many others …and I get nonsense here. If you don’t like this method, move on. If it doesn’t apply to your stains, move on, but don’t insert negativity about a simple remedy.

https://www.endosan.com/hydrogen-peroxide-vs-bleach/

You can also make a GREAT bathroom cleaner or countertop cleaner using the same ingredients, plus water:

1 part hot water 3 drops of Dawn (swirl to mix in the Dawn) 2 parts 3% Hydrogen Peroxide

Spray your shower or bathtub after each use to keep it sparklingly clean! No need to scrub or wipe off.

beware - hydrogen peroxide will bleach your shit, yo.

noticeably.

agreed. white vingar and white wine too. key is to dump cold water on the stain asap, if the material can handle cold water. 90% will come out in next wash if you do that.

Tooth paste , baking soda

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They go away after a few washes eventually

Depends on the stain and the fabric.

Generally, an immediate hand wash of the area with cold water run through the fabric from the opposite side of the stain will help.

Folex and an extraction cleaner like the little green machine

On white fabric, try sorrel salt (or oxalic acid), with hot water, it works very well, otherwise, injector vacuum cleaner with a car fabric cleaner, you soak, you rub, you let it act, and you vacuum, and it comes out perfect

The best secret of all is Krud Kutter cleaner/degreaser/stain remover. I am an upholsterer and it is great. I have had hot glue fall from the gun onto a chair and got it off with this without ruining the fabric. removes wax too.

OH and its food safe, non toxic and biodegradable. Can't beat it. They also sell carpet cleaner, which I use in my carptet cleaner machine or spot treat. I buy both of the products by the gallon.

I bought mid-century vinyl chair, that I thought I might have to reupholster and this product cleaned it to new condition. They sell it in most hardware stores or giant hardware stores.

warm water and full drops of mild dish soap and vinegar help to remove coffee stain and works great.

Also you need to clean the entire seat, not just the stain. Otherwise you’ll end up with a clean spot on a dirty chair! Honestly, we had ours steam cleaned when our carpets were cleaned and that worked the best.

I’ve found that liquid detergents, like Tide Ultra Stain Release or Persil Liquid, when poured directly on stains works better than many pretreaters.

Something worth trying!

This one, its refill

Don’t leave it sit as it can leech color if you leave it on a long long time. I usually spray and start washer 15 min later. If that doesnt work, original blue Dawn takes care of most everything else. Most importantly, do not heat dry until you know stain is removed.

Spot Shot spray (in a can). Works great, essentially dry cleaning fluid in a spray can

Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray. This stuff is some SORCERY and we have one in basically every room of the house!

We love Attitude as a gentler option and Puracy for tougher stains!

Puracy!

This question is asked several,times a week on this sub, if you search it, you’ll find a lot of good options

I use a combo of oxiclean with the green lid and Dawn Power Dissolver (commercial grade product).

Is hydrogen peroxide ok to try to get the stains out or will it ruin the yellow color?