• The Art of Stain Removal Part 2

  • Mar 26 2025
  • Length: 34 mins
  • Podcast

The Art of Stain Removal Part 2

  • Summary

  • In the final part of our stain series, we tackle trickier listener questions–from eliminating fishy odors to whether you can truly remove paint stains.

    Guest: Senior writer Andrea Barnes

    Products we recommend:

    • A good stain remover for ink or sugary stains: Amodex Ink & Stain Remover
    • A good stain remover for cat odors: Nature's Miracle
    • A good way to remove odors from clothes: Downy Rinse & Refresh
    • For acrylic paint stains, you might try: Dawn Powerwash
    • For oil paint stains, you can try mineral spirits
    • A good stain remover for old blood stains: Clorox 2 Stain Remover & Color Brightener
    • The best liquid laundry detergent & a great product for pre-treating stains: Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent
    • The best powdered laundry detergent (with oxygen bleach) for dirt and clay: Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent

    Additional reading:

    • The Wirecutter Show Episode 32: The Art of Stain Removal Part 1
    • So You Stained Your Shirt. Now What?
    • The 6 Best Stain Removers of 2025
    • Skip the Stain Removers. This Detergent Is All You Need.
    • The 5 Best Laundry Detergents of 2025
    • The Wirecutter Show Episode 1: The Secret to Better Laundry
    • The Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

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