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Best liquid for getting stains out of clothes

(41 Posts)
petra Sun 15-Mar-26 22:04:32

Washing up liquid gets most stains out.

Kiwiqueen123 Sun 15-Mar-26 21:56:56

Have you tried Shout? I find that very good.

Tortoiselover Sun 15-Mar-26 18:42:05

I've found Pink Stuff amazing

Nannytopsy Sun 15-Mar-26 17:05:08

I use Ace too - rarely beaten

Esmay Sun 15-Mar-26 17:04:33

If a stain is persistent I use a little Ariel made into a paste and applied with a toothbrush .
It can fade a fabric though if left on for too long .

Coops74 Sun 15-Mar-26 16:38:40

I use Vanish spray always works for me.

ginny Sun 15-Mar-26 15:53:45

I use Ace. Jut tip it on the stain and then wash as normal.

Primrose53 Sun 15-Mar-26 15:42:19

IGNORE my comment above.

The liquid I use is called ACE.
Sorry, senior moment.

Primrose53 Sun 15-Mar-26 15:37:11

I use Astonish liquid in a green bottle.

Astitchintime Sun 15-Mar-26 11:16:44

jeanie99 , take a look at Nancy Birtwhistle ………she tackles all manner of stains with eco friendly products.

keepingquiet Sun 15-Mar-26 10:02:44

I find repeated washing does the trick- I just wear the stained item indoors until the stain has washed out.

I only use Persil anyway.

TerriBull Sun 15-Mar-26 09:55:19

I've found rubbing the stain with a little Fairy dishwasing liquid can work well on a greasy type stain

Maremia Sun 15-Mar-26 09:48:16

There used to be a product called Stain Devils for specific laundry problems.

MT62 Sun 15-Mar-26 09:08:18

I like vanish soap bars over the spray strain remover.
Use mild warm water, rub on & Chuck in the washer. Great on all manor of stains.

25Avalon Sun 15-Mar-26 09:05:17

It depends on the stain really. If it’s a grass stain then rub glycerine into the stain before putting into the washing machine. Otherwise for most stains Ariel is pretty good.

jeanie99 Sun 15-Mar-26 08:54:42

Can anyone recommend a washing liquid that does the job with out having to soak before washing.