The best non-toxic laundry stain remover duo there ever was: Branch Basics Oxygen Boost + the Branch Basics bathroom cleaner — this stuff works and won’t break the bank!
Best Safer Laundry Stain Remover
Effective is the name of the game when it comes to stain removers. Unfortunately, while most store-bought stain removers are effective, they’re also loaded with endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and because of this, are not something that I really want in my house or around my family. Enter, Branch Basics Oxygen Boost + bathroom cleaner — this stain-fighting duo is effective and safe, making it my laundry stain remover of choice.
What is the best safer stain remover for clothes?
My favorite stain remover is a combination of Branch Basics Oxygen Boost and our bathroom cleaner. I’ve found that the two together just can’t be beat, and the fact that these are both safe, non-toxic products really solidifies my opinion.
Can all stains be removed?
That’s a tricky question — here’s why: the stubbornness of stains depends on a lot of factors. First, where did the stain come from? Is it a grease stain? Grass stain? Food stain? Each of these stains behave slightly differently. In addition to where the stain came from, how long it’s been sitting (untreated) also matters. Stains that have been sitting for over 24 hours or stained garments that have already been washed and dried are harder to get out than fresh stains. With all of that being said, while MANY stains are removable, there are definitely a few outliers.
Safer Stain Remover Ingredients
This stain remover is made with just two ingredients and is super effective. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Branch Basics Oxygen Boost – to start, you’ll need Branch Basics Oxygen Boost. This stuff is MAGIC. You’ll just need enough to sprinkle over the stain.
- Bathroom Cleaner – the other ingredient you’ll need here is our bathroom cleaner! This heavy-duty cleaner is made up of Branch Basics Concentrate and water.
How to Make Safer Laundry Stain Remover
Making the stain remover itself is really easy. If you already have a bottle of bathroom cleaner on hand, the work is done for you! If you don’t, simply combine a ¼ cup of Concentrate and 1 ½ cups of water in a sprayer bottle. Because the Oxygen Boost just needs to be sprinkled over the stain, nothing needs to be prepped in that regard beforehand.
How to Get Stains Out of Clothes
Here’s how you’ll use these two powerhouse products together to remove laundry stains:
- Sprinkle on the Oxygen Boost – to start, sprinkle the Oxygen Boost on the stain.
- Spray with the bathroom spray – once the Oxygen Boost is on the stain, spray the bathroom cleaner over top of it.
- Agitate the stain – using a soft brush (a spare toothbrush works great), agitate the stain, allowing the Oxygen Boost and bathroom cleaner to combine and slightly bubble.
- Let it sit – once agitated, let the stained garment sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Wash and dry as normal – before throwing the garment into the washer, be sure to check to see if the stain came out. If it didn’t, try treating it again. Once the stain is out, wash and dry as normal.
What can I use instead of DIY laundry stain remover?
Though you could always buy a store-bought stain remover, we like this DIY version because it’s a safer alternative.
What is the best safer laundry stain remover for set in stains?
This one! The Oxygen Boost used here is an incredible stain fighter, so I’d be willing to bet that it’ll take out even the toughest of your stains.
What is the hardest stain to remove?
It seems that Google agrees with me that the hardest stains to remove are hot cocoa, poop (hello, mom life!), blood, permanent marker, and tomato sauce. The longer these stains sit, the harder they’ll be to get out, so if you’re dealing with one of these, be sure to act fast.
How do you remove “unremovable” stains from clothes?
Because of the power that the Oxygen Boost provides, chances are that it’ll take care of even the more impossible feeling stains. If the stain still doesn’t budge after following our instructions, you may try soaking it overnight in a large bucket or container of water + Oxygen Boost.
Is it possible to get a stain out after drying?
I don’t want to say it isn’t possible, but it definitely will be MUCH harder to remove a stain once heat has been applied to it (in the form of a drying, ironing, or steaming), so try to be really diligent about not letting stained clothes make it into the dryer without first being treated.
How do you remove a stain that has been washed and dried?
As mentioned above, removing a stain that’s already been washed and dried makes things much more difficult, but if a stained garment made it through to the dryer and the instructions listed here don’t work to remove it, you may try soaking the garment in water and Oxygen Boost overnight. That will, hopefully, do the trick!
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Safer Laundry Stain Remover Recipe
Ingredients
- Branch Basics Oxygen Boost to sprinkle on stain
- Bathroom cleaner to spray on stain (1/4 cup Concentrate + 1 1/2 cups water)
Instructions
- Sprinkle Oxygen Boost on the stain.
- Spray the bathroom cleaner over top of the Oxygen Boost.
- Using a soft brush or washcloth, agitate the stain, allowing the Oxygen Boost and bathroom cleaner to combine and slightly bubble.
- Let the stained garment sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Wash and dry as normal.
Recipe Notes
