What Is The UK’s Best Stain Remover?
In this guide we’ll look at the best stain removers.
We’ve compared ingredients, form, concentration and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
Stain Remover Reviews
Stain Remover Buyer’s Guide
Whether its a red wine, coffee or grass stain, a great stain remover can instantly diffuse a stressful situation. There’s a huge range of stain removers on the market to suit any stain and scenario; they reduce 99% of the elbow grease you’d normally need to remove the stain!
Not sure what to look for when it comes to the best stain remover? Check out this buyer’s guide.
Ingredients
Stain removers contain a number of different ingredients, and it’s well worth considering whether you want a remover that contains bleach. Products that contain ammonia, chlorine and perchloroethylene shouldn’t be used around pets and children, yet they generally are more effective than all-natural products.
If your stain remover does contain bleach, you’ll be limited on what you can use it on. Stain removers that contain a large amount of bleach will damage certain fabrics and, while they remove stains on white clothing, they may cause brightly coloured fabrics to fade.
Liquid or Powder
Stain removers are usually available in liquid or powder form. Those in liquid form with a trigger spray tend to be the easiest to use. These can simply be sprayed onto the stain and scrubbed clean, whether it’s on a mattress or carpet.
Powder stain removers are usually used for clothing. These can be added to your washing machine or used to soak your clothing before you wash it. Powder stain removers are just as effective as liquid removers, but they can be fiddlier to use.
Concentration
At the correct concentration, your stain remover will be highly effective, and it should also remove odours.
Ensure you purchase a product that’s safe for the fabric you intend to put it on. If you have children or pets, you should choose a product that’s safe for them too. If you’re trying to eliminate stains from delicate fabrics, it may be wise to dilute your stain remover.
Use on Different Types of Stains
Stain removers are usually designed for stains that are either water based, or oil based. The vast majority of household stains are water based – for example coffee, wine, and fruit stains. Oil based stains are far harder to remove, usually caused by butter, cooking oil, deodorant or make up.
Your stain remover will be designed for either water or oil-based stains, although most water stain removers will do an effective job on oil-based stains too.
Stain Remover FAQ
How to use stain remover?
The precise way to use your stain remover will vary, according to the one you purchase. For basic carpet stains, we recommend using a liquid stain remover. Generously spray the stain remover onto the spot, then use a soft bristle brush to work the stain remover into the carpet or rug. Leave to dry naturally.
To remove stains from clothing, we recommend using a powder stain remover specifically designed for clothing. Either add the powder to your normal cycle or dilute the powder in warm water (according to the instructions) and soak the clothing before washing as normal.