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Best add-in for laundry
Pros: works on a wide variety of stains, brightens whites in the washer, can remove carpet stains
Cons: not very effective on greasy stains, can damage wool or silk
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Add to laundry or pre-soak stained clothes in a solution of OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Powder and hot water; mix with warm water to clean carpets and other surfaces throughout the house
OxiClean
Shouldn't be used on wool or silk, or on dry-clean-only items
Grass, mud, juice, pizza sauce, cheese, paint, varnish, ink, mustard, vomit, deodorant
Grease stains on clothing and cola stains on carpet
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Best pre-wash stain treatment
Pros: removes a variety of stains, easy to use, safe for most fabrics
Cons: does not work on every stain, not safe for dry-clean-only fabrics
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Spray or squirt onto stains on clothes before laundering
Zout
Should be used only on colorfast, washable fabrics
Barbecue sauce, blood, salad dressing
Coffee, mustard, lipstick
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Best instant stain remover
Pros: works on several fresh food stains, best product for coffee stains, small enough to keep in a purse or bag
Cons: must be used immediately, does not work on greasy stains, sometimes causes a stain to spread
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Blot excess residue from a fresh stain and rub with pen tip; wipe off excess solution if fabric will be exposed to direct sunlight
Tide
Can be used on dry-cleanable fabrics
Coffee, ketchup, tomato juice, clam chowder, grape juice, barbecue sauce, chocolate, strawberries, soda, grass
Greasy stains. Less effective on stains that have had time to set.
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Best spot remover for carpets
Pros: removes a variety of stains, safe for cotton, nylon and sisal rugs
Cons: does not remove all stains completely, less effective on set-in stains
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Spray on product, wait five minutes and blot with damp cloth or sponge
Resolve
Safe on cotton, nylon and sisal rugs
Coffee, salsa, dirt, French dressing, spaghetti sauce, red wine
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Mark remover for walls and floors
Pros: cleans crayon, grease and fingerprints, removes scuff marks from floors and walls, cleans many household surfaces
Cons: can remove paint or finish from wood, wears away quickly with use
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037000435167
Apply to marks on walls, floors, doors and other surfaces throughout the home
Mr. Clean
Can remove paint and other finishes from wood
Grease, crayon, fingerprints, rust, scuff marks, magic marker
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