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Our expert testers give every pre-treat and soaker stain remover a thorough trial to find the products that:

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Sard Whiter & Brighter Stain Remover Major Stain Types Antibacterial Soaker
74
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Sard Whiter & Brighter Stain Remover Major Stain Types Antibacterial Soaker

Cost per 100mL/g 1.1
Sweat score 69
Grass/mud score 81
Shop Ethical rating C
$11
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Sard Super Power Stain Remover Toughest Stains
74
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Sard Super Power Stain Remover Toughest Stains

Cost per 100mL/g 1.9
Sweat score 70
Grass/mud score 80
Shop Ethical rating C
$8
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Pro Advanced Crystal White Stain Remover
74
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Pro Advanced Crystal White Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 1.9
Sweat score 70
Grass/mud score 85
Shop Ethical rating D
$19
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Sard Power Stain Remover Major Stain Types Antibacterial Soaker
73
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Sard Power Stain Remover Major Stain Types Antibacterial Soaker

Cost per 100mL/g 1.1
Sweat score 65
Grass/mud score 79
Shop Ethical rating C
$11
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Sard Super Power Stain Remover Toughest Stains Antibacterial Soaker
73
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Sard Super Power Stain Remover Toughest Stains Antibacterial Soaker

Cost per 100mL/g 1.22
Sweat score 65
Grass/mud score 80
Shop Ethical rating C
$11
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Aldi Di-San Pro Ultra Degreaser With Enzymes
73
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Aldi Di-San Pro Ultra Degreaser With Enzymes

Cost per 100mL/g 0.28
Sweat score 69
Grass/mud score 80
Shop Ethical rating D
$2.09
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Sard Oils & Grime Stain Remover Expert Action Antibacterial Soaker
72
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Sard Oils & Grime Stain Remover Expert Action Antibacterial Soaker

Cost per 100mL/g 1.1
Sweat score 63
Grass/mud score 79
Shop Ethical rating C
$11
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Coles Ultra Pre-wash Stain Remover
72
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Coles Ultra Pre-wash Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 0.43
Sweat score 69
Grass/mud score 79
Shop Ethical rating D
$2.15
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Aldi Di-San Pro Oxy With Enzymes
71
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Aldi Di-San Pro Oxy With Enzymes

Cost per 100mL/g 0.28
Sweat score 67
Grass/mud score 78
Shop Ethical rating D
$2.09
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Woolworths Clean Ultimate Oil & Grime With Enzymes Pre-Wash Stain Remover
71
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Woolworths Clean Ultimate Oil & Grime With Enzymes Pre-Wash Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 0.28
Sweat score 70
Grass/mud score 78
Shop Ethical rating C
$2.1
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Aldi Di-San Pro Oxy Laundry Soaker & In Wash Booster
71
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Aldi Di-San Pro Oxy Laundry Soaker & In Wash Booster

Cost per 100mL/g 0.35
Sweat score 65
Grass/mud score 83
Shop Ethical rating D
$3.49
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Crystal White Powder Fabric Stain Remover + Whitener
70
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Crystal White Powder Fabric Stain Remover + Whitener

Cost per 100mL/g 1
Sweat score 67
Grass/mud score 82
Shop Ethical rating D
$10
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Pro Vibrant Colours Stain Remover
70
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Pro Vibrant Colours Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 1.9
Sweat score 63
Grass/mud score 81
Shop Ethical rating D
$19
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Coles Ion Enzyme Action Gold
70
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Coles Ion Enzyme Action Gold

Cost per 100mL/g 1.78
Sweat score 67
Grass/mud score 77
Shop Ethical rating D
$8
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Colour Safe Powder Fabric Stain Remover
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Colour Safe Powder Fabric Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 1
Sweat score 62
Grass/mud score 81
Shop Ethical rating D
$10
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Brilliant Colours Stain Remover
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Brilliant Colours Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 1.7
Sweat score 61
Grass/mud score 79
Shop Ethical rating D
$17
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The Pink Stuff The Miracle Laundry Oxi Powder Stain Remover Whites
69

The Pink Stuff The Miracle Laundry Oxi Powder Stain Remover Whites

Cost per 100mL/g 1.5
Sweat score 65
Grass/mud score 80
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$14.95
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Coles Ion Oxi Action Gold Colours
69

Coles Ion Oxi Action Gold Colours

Cost per 100mL/g 1.4
Sweat score 65
Grass/mud score 82
Shop Ethical rating D
$14
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Coles Ion Oxi Action Gold Whites
69

Coles Ion Oxi Action Gold Whites

Cost per 100mL/g 1.4
Sweat score 65
Grass/mud score 82
Shop Ethical rating D
$14
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Multi Power Crystal White Laundry Booster
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Multi Power Crystal White Laundry Booster

Cost per 100mL/g 1.7
Sweat score 63
Grass/mud score 80
Shop Ethical rating D
$17
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White King Fabric Stain Lift Colour Safe Pre-Treatment
68

White King Fabric Stain Lift Colour Safe Pre-Treatment

Cost per 100mL/g 1
Sweat score 67
Grass/mud score 74
Shop Ethical rating C
$5
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Aldi Di-San Pro Oxy Ultra White Sensitive Laundry Soaker & In Wash Booster
68

Aldi Di-San Pro Oxy Ultra White Sensitive Laundry Soaker & In Wash Booster

Cost per 100mL/g 0.35
Sweat score 63
Grass/mud score 82
Shop Ethical rating D
$3.49
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Multi Power Laundry Booster
67

Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Multi Power Laundry Booster

Cost per 100mL/g 1.8
Sweat score 61
Grass/mud score 79
Shop Ethical rating D
$9
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The Pink Stuff The Miracle Laundry Oxi Powder Stain Remover Colours
67

The Pink Stuff The Miracle Laundry Oxi Powder Stain Remover Colours

Cost per 100mL/g 1.5
Sweat score 62
Grass/mud score 79
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$14.95
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Coles Ultra Oxy-Action Laundry Stain Remover
66

Coles Ultra Oxy-Action Laundry Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 0.39
Sweat score 59
Grass/mud score 80
Shop Ethical rating D
$3.9
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Simply Clean Laundry Stain Remover and Sanitiser
66

Simply Clean Laundry Stain Remover and Sanitiser

Cost per 100mL/g 1.26
Sweat score 65
Grass/mud score 78
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$12.55
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Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Multi Power 0% Laundry Booster
65

Vanish NapiSan Oxi Action Gold Multi Power 0% Laundry Booster

Cost per 100mL/g 1.6
Sweat score 58
Grass/mud score 79
Shop Ethical rating D
$32
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Coles Simply Laundry Soaker and In-Wash Booster
64

Coles Simply Laundry Soaker and In-Wash Booster

Cost per 100mL/g 0.35
Sweat score 57
Grass/mud score 79
Shop Ethical rating D
$3.5
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Sard Oils & Grime Stain Remover Expert Action
64

Sard Oils & Grime Stain Remover Expert Action

Cost per 100mL/g 1.9
Sweat score 70
Grass/mud score 75
Shop Ethical rating C
$8
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Elbow Grease Pre-Wash Stain Remover Spray
63

Elbow Grease Pre-Wash Stain Remover Spray

Cost per 100mL/g 1.2
Sweat score 69
Grass/mud score 74
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$6
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White King Fabric Stain Remover Oxy Powder
62

White King Fabric Stain Remover Oxy Powder

Cost per 100mL/g 0.9
Sweat score 61
Grass/mud score 76
Shop Ethical rating C
$8.95
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Ecostore Ultra Sensitive Fragrance Free Laundry Soaker & Stain Remover
62

Ecostore Ultra Sensitive Fragrance Free Laundry Soaker & Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 1.25
Sweat score 62
Grass/mud score 78
Shop Ethical rating A
$12.49
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Woolworths Clean Ultimate Oxy Action Pre-Wash Stain Remover
62

Woolworths Clean Ultimate Oxy Action Pre-Wash Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 0.28
Sweat score 64
Grass/mud score 75
Shop Ethical rating C
$2.1
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Vanish Preen Oxi Action Grease & Oil Stain Remover
62

Vanish Preen Oxi Action Grease & Oil Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 1.8
Sweat score 68
Grass/mud score 73
Shop Ethical rating D
$9
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Vanish Preen Oxi Action Everyday Stain Remover
62

Vanish Preen Oxi Action Everyday Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 1.8
Sweat score 64
Grass/mud score 75
Shop Ethical rating D
$9
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Vanish Preen Oxi Action Gold Ultra Power Stain Remover
61

Vanish Preen Oxi Action Gold Ultra Power Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 2.11
Sweat score 61
Grass/mud score 73
Shop Ethical rating D
$9.5
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Vanish Preen Oxi Action Gold Crystal White Stain Remover
61

Vanish Preen Oxi Action Gold Crystal White Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 2.11
Sweat score 64
Grass/mud score 76
Shop Ethical rating D
$9.5
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Woolworths Clean Boost In-Wash Booster, Soaker & Stain Remover
61

Woolworths Clean Boost In-Wash Booster, Soaker & Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 0.39
Sweat score 58
Grass/mud score 76
Shop Ethical rating C
$3.9
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Sard Power Stain Remover Major Stain Types
61

Sard Power Stain Remover Major Stain Types

Cost per 100mL/g 1.78
Sweat score 64
Grass/mud score 77
Shop Ethical rating C
$8
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Woolworths Clean Laundry Soaker and In-Wash Booster
60

Woolworths Clean Laundry Soaker and In-Wash Booster

Cost per 100mL/g 0.35
Sweat score 55
Grass/mud score 75
Shop Ethical rating C
$3.5
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The Pink Stuff The Miracle Laundry Oxi Stain Remover
60

The Pink Stuff The Miracle Laundry Oxi Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 1.99
Sweat score 62
Grass/mud score 74
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$9.95
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StainGo Stain Remover Spot and Prewash
60

StainGo Stain Remover Spot and Prewash

Cost per 100mL/g 4.5
Sweat score 64
Grass/mud score 73
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$9
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Black & Gold Laundry Sanitiser, Soaker and In-Wash Booster
60

Black & Gold Laundry Sanitiser, Soaker and In-Wash Booster

Cost per 100mL/g 0.36
Sweat score 55
Grass/mud score 75
Shop Ethical rating D
$3.6
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Oz Kleen Prewash Power Amazing Stain Remover
59

Oz Kleen Prewash Power Amazing Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 1.4
Sweat score 62
Grass/mud score 75
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$7
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Community Co Loads Cleaner Oxy Action Multi-Action In-Wash Booster & Soaker
59

Community Co Loads Cleaner Oxy Action Multi-Action In-Wash Booster & Soaker

Cost per 100mL/g 0.39
Sweat score 58
Grass/mud score 73
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$3.9
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Magic Solvent-Power Stain Remover
58

Magic Solvent-Power Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 3.6
Sweat score 61
Grass/mud score 71
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$9
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Earth Choice Ultra Power Stain Remover
57

Earth Choice Ultra Power Stain Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 1.04
Sweat score 60
Grass/mud score 69
Shop Ethical rating B
$4.15
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Laundry detergent only Pre-treat method
56

Laundry detergent only Pre-treat method

Cost per 100mL/g Not applicable
Sweat score 61
Grass/mud score 70
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$Not applicable
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Home recipe Pre-treat method
56

Home recipe Pre-treat method

Cost per 100mL/g Not applicable
Sweat score 60
Grass/mud score 71
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$Not applicable
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Bloody Awesome Laundry Stain & Odour Remover
56

Bloody Awesome Laundry Stain & Odour Remover

Cost per 100mL/g 3.2
Sweat score 55
Grass/mud score 73
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$16
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Laundry detergent only Soak method
52

Laundry detergent only Soak method

Cost per 100mL/g Not applicable
Sweat score 51
Grass/mud score 68
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$Not applicable
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Water only Pre-treat method
40

Water only Pre-treat method

Cost per 100mL/g Not applicable
Sweat score 40
Grass/mud score 50
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$Not applicable
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Water only Soak method
39

Water only Soak method

Cost per 100mL/g Not applicable
Sweat score 30
Grass/mud score 50
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$Not applicable
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Chris Barnes is a Senior Project Officer. He manages the product reviews that are done outside of CHOICE with external labs or data sources. This includes solar panels, electric heaters, air purifiers and detergents.  Chris also manages our testing services through our commercial arm, Test Research, and he is CHOICE's NATA authorised representative for our lab's formal accreditations.  Chris is involved with the standards committee for air conditioners. And he works with government and industry in areas such as product safety and regulation.  In over 20 years at CHOICE, Chris has managed lab teams for a wide range of products, including children's products, kitchen appliances, laundry appliances, garden power tools and more. Chris has a Science degree from the University of Sydney. Find Chris on Twitter (X) and LinkedIn.

Chris Barnes is a Senior Project Officer. He manages the product reviews that are done outside of CHOICE with external labs or data sources. This includes solar panels, electric heaters, air purifiers and detergents.  Chris also manages our testing services through our commercial arm, Test Research, and he is CHOICE's NATA authorised representative for our lab's formal accreditations.  Chris is involved with the standards committee for air conditioners. And he works with government and industry in areas such as product safety and regulation.  In over 20 years at CHOICE, Chris has managed lab teams for a wide range of products, including children's products, kitchen appliances, laundry appliances, garden power tools and more. Chris has a Science degree from the University of Sydney. Find Chris on Twitter (X) and LinkedIn.