We've tested a range of popular spray and liquid stain removers. 

We recommend stain removers with a CHOICE Expert Rating of 70% or higher. This overall score is based on how well each product removes the following stains (with weightings in brackets): sweat (25%), grass/mud (20%), olive oil (cooking oil) (20%), blood (5%), tomato (5%), mineral oil (5%), chocolate ice cream (5%), baby food (5%), make-up (5%), and ground nut oil, which simulates collar grime (5%).

The CHOICE Expert Rating, our overall score, is a measure of stain removal and is based on how well each product removes the following stains (with weightings in brackets): sweat (25%), grass/mud (20%), olive oil (cooking oil) (20%), blood (5%), tomato (5%), mineral oil (5%), chocolate ice cream (5%), baby food (5%), make-up (5%), and ground nut oil, which simulates collar grime (5%).

According to our product use survey, sweat stains are the most common stain experienced in Australian households. The result of this test accounts for 25% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

According to our Product Use Survey, grass/mud stains are a common household stain. This result accounts for 20% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

According to our Product Use Survey, cooking oil stains are a common household stain. This result accounts for 20% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

This result accounts for 5% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

This result accounts for 5% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

This result accounts for 5% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

This result accounts for 5% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

If you have a young family, baby food stains will be a common occurrence in your household. This result accounts for 5% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

This result accounts for 5% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

This simulates collar grime and accounts for 5% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

The price we paid at the checkout.

How much does the product cost, per 100mL.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.

The company that owns the brand name.

Where the product is made, according to the packaging.

These are claims only, not test results.

These are claims only, not test results.

These are claims only, not test results.

These are claims only, not test results.

These are claims only, not test results.