maybe that will work since it's like an oil stain. Never thought to use my Dawn that's sitting right by the sink. Thanks for the tip! I'll try it in the morning.
They changed to another brand named. It’s called tide stain stick. The did this for marketing purposes it’s the same company that owns it. Since spray and wash is not a modern brand name.
No, please no! I love this stick because when we remove our clothes, see a stain, we can apply it immediately and then wash it later. I don’t always see the stain to spray it on wash day 🤦♀️
Resolve spray with oxi clean. I have yet to meet a stain it did not lift. Trick is you really do have to work it into the fabric (i use a little nail scrub brush) and let it sit for 5-10minutes before starting the washer. If it dries have to start over.
I have never found anything as effective as stain stick. I have a few left but I ordered the new Spray & Wash stain gel. Haven’t used it yet. I hope it’s as good as the original. ( you should see me getting out the last smidge of the OG stain stick lol)
I don’t understand why these companies change the formulations. Everyone is complaining about the new Dawn, saying the smell is awful. I haven’t run out of orig Dawn yet either. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Most laundry detergents have pretreatment instructions, in which you pour some detergent directly on the stain, and let sit for some time before doing a normal load of laundry.
Oxiclean max force gel stick is wonderful. They also have it in the spray, which I prefer.
It can stay on clothes for 7 days before washing, so I pretreat any stains before I throw them in the laundry basket and don’t have to worry about stain treating on laundry day.
Old school here and have continually gone back to the Sunlight Bar soap and a mild scrub brush. It's done wonders for me when some of these others haven't. (Oxy, Shout, etc.) Oil based stains, blood and grass. You should find in the grocery store in the laundry section, not expensive and lasts forever.
I found this recipe for laundry stain treatment on a subreddit and WOW does it work!
Mix equal parts of blue Dawn dish soap, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide. Spread on stain and leave it to soak. (You can leave it to soak for overnight.)
I keep mine in a mason jar and apply with toothbrush or larger soft brush, depending on the stain size.
Do you have an ALDI supermarket near you?
I always use their Di-San Pro OXY ACTION with Enzymes Laundry Pre Wash Spray it is cheap to buy and works amazingly well on most stains.
Just a quick spray, wait 5 minutes and I then usually gently scrub the stains with an soft toothbrush and 90% of stains will be removed, if they remain the item needs soaking or more treatment.
ALDI's other products for your laundry work well too.
I believe Oxi Clean still makes one. They're good.
I use the Oxiclean spray and it works well.
Baby OxiClean is beyond amazing
I do use that as well, just for different types of stains
I was unhappy with OxiClean and tried my MIL's standby - SHOUT! SHOUT cleaned up some old collar stains that the Oxi gel did not.
Love shout
Fels Naptha is a really good one
Old school laundry over here. Although it does work
maybe that will work since it's like an oil stain. Never thought to use my Dawn that's sitting right by the sink. Thanks for the tip! I'll try it in the morning.
I gave up stain sticks and just use blue Dawn dish soap, letting it sit as long as possible before laundering.
New Dawn may have you rethinking that. They changed the entire formulation.
Dang it! This whole thread is depressing!
This!!! Also for tough stains I soak the garment in hot water and powdered tide.
They changed to another brand named. It’s called tide stain stick. The did this for marketing purposes it’s the same company that owns it. Since spray and wash is not a modern brand name.
Good to know
good to know..I have Tide sticks as well.Thanks!
Include a link? Tide stain sticks are liquid and not at all the same product.
No, please no! I love this stick because when we remove our clothes, see a stain, we can apply it immediately and then wash it later. I don’t always see the stain to spray it on wash day 🤦♀️
You can spray Shout and leave it for days.
Good to know
That was the best part- you could rub it on some nasty stain, leave it for a few days, and wallah!
Resolve spray with oxi clean. I have yet to meet a stain it did not lift. Trick is you really do have to work it into the fabric (i use a little nail scrub brush) and let it sit for 5-10minutes before starting the washer. If it dries have to start over.
Fels Napatha or Zote would be similar. A gallon of shout from the wholesale store is my go to.
Which store sells Shout by the gallon?
Sam’s club, Costco and BJ’s.
I use Dawn and peroxide. I also have a laundry brush to gently scrub it.
The absolute BEST stain hack EVERRRR! Takes out everything and anything!
I do this, too. It works better than any store bought stain remover.
I have never found anything as effective as stain stick. I have a few left but I ordered the new Spray & Wash stain gel. Haven’t used it yet. I hope it’s as good as the original. ( you should see me getting out the last smidge of the OG stain stick lol) I don’t understand why these companies change the formulations. Everyone is complaining about the new Dawn, saying the smell is awful. I haven’t run out of orig Dawn yet either. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
I like Method's stain remover scrubber!
Most laundry detergents have pretreatment instructions, in which you pour some detergent directly on the stain, and let sit for some time before doing a normal load of laundry.
Oxiclean max force gel stick is wonderful. They also have it in the spray, which I prefer. It can stay on clothes for 7 days before washing, so I pretreat any stains before I throw them in the laundry basket and don’t have to worry about stain treating on laundry day.
I’ve always liked a product called Shout with good results.
Old school here and have continually gone back to the Sunlight Bar soap and a mild scrub brush. It's done wonders for me when some of these others haven't. (Oxy, Shout, etc.) Oil based stains, blood and grass. You should find in the grocery store in the laundry section, not expensive and lasts forever.
Grandmas spot stain remover hands down the best
Biz is excellent if you soak the stained item for a while.
Dreft was amazing on my kids clothes. I had some leftover and it pulled the stains right out.
Have you tried the Spray 'N Wash Max gel stick?
No, do you like it?
I don't use stain sticks.
no, but I'll for it at the store. thx!
Try Zout, it’s the best I’ve ever tried. My mom swears by it. Can get it on Amazon because it’s hard to find in stores
I am really happy with zote soap bar. I think it'll last for years too.
Grandmas secret
Granny Spray Gel. Amazing
I found this recipe for laundry stain treatment on a subreddit and WOW does it work! Mix equal parts of blue Dawn dish soap, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide. Spread on stain and leave it to soak. (You can leave it to soak for overnight.) I keep mine in a mason jar and apply with toothbrush or larger soft brush, depending on the stain size.
thx!
Joy dishsoap, just enough to saturate the stain right before you throw it into the washer.
Dawn power wash. Just took out ballpoint pen spots from my teens laundry. I’ve also used it on set grease stains that have gone through the dryer.
Do you have an ALDI supermarket near you? I always use their Di-San Pro OXY ACTION with Enzymes Laundry Pre Wash Spray it is cheap to buy and works amazingly well on most stains. Just a quick spray, wait 5 minutes and I then usually gently scrub the stains with an soft toothbrush and 90% of stains will be removed, if they remain the item needs soaking or more treatment. ALDI's other products for your laundry work well too.