The best stain removers
We’ve all been there, furiously scrubbing at a stain that just refuses to budge. It doesn’t have to be so elbow-achingly hard. If you do your research well enough, you’ll be able to pick out which stain removers on the market work best for different types of stains.
However, spending your free time laboriously reading up about stain removal probably isn’t how you want to spend your precious free time. That’s why we’ve done it for you.
Our favourite stain removers
Best for: wine
Divertimenti Wine Away, Red Wine Stain Remover – £12.95
Wine stains are notoriously hard to get rid of and you’ve likely discarded many a blouse or tea towel after a spilling a glass of red that no amount of furious scrubbing would make disappear. That’s where ‘Wine Away’ comes in.
Able to tackle both wet and dry stains, Divertimenti’s Wine Away works almost instantaneously to get rid of stains before your very eyes. You don’t even need to treat the stain with anything else beforehand. Simply spray the solution (made from a blend of fruit and vegetable extracts) on the stain, leave for a few minutes, and then wipe clean.
Best for: grease
De-Solv-It 4755 Universal Stain Remover – £2.13
For a high performance all round stain remover, this spray from De-Solv-It should do the trick. It’s particular effective against tricky to remove grease based stains.
Best for: make-up
Vanish Gold Powergel Pre-Treat Stain Remover – £4
This remover from Vanish is great for getting rid of annoying make-up stains. Able to remove mascara and foundation stains in just a few minutes, simply rub the head over the stained area, wait for a minute or two, and wash clean.
Best for: liquids
Dr.Beckmann Carpet Stain Remover – £4.50
This stain remover from Dr Beckmann is capable of eliminating tough stains and odours for your carpet with ease. The cleaning brush allows you to reach deep into the ridges of your carpet or rug to get rid of the stain, while the special oxy-powered formula works to remove any odours.
Best for: dry stains
K2r Dry Clean Stain Remover Spray – £4.99
If you’re in a hurry and need to remove a stain without water, the K2r stain remover spray will get the job done. Simply spray on the stained area and wipe clean – works great on fabrics, upholstery, and carpets.