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This spray even eliminates strongurine odors, and leaves behind a light laundry-like scent.
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We’ve also seen it tackle dried red wine stains, another testament to its versatility.
It foamed up nicely, which always gives us confidence that it’s working.
The formula may be gentler than most stain remover cleaners, but its still highly effective.
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We saw firsthand that it effectively cleans fresh and set-in wine stains, as well as pet urine.
However, removing the barbeque sauce stains we made during testing required some elbow grease and multiple applications.
But in the end, we were still impressed with its results.
We tested the OxiClean Carpet & Area Rug Stain Remover in the lab on four fresh and set-in stains.PHOTO: The Spruce
TheBiokleen Bac-Out Stain + Odor Removeralso works great on upholstery, bedding, and mattresses.
Along with an effective, biodegradable formula, we love how sturdy this solutions spray nozzle is.
It was satisfying to perfectly target and coat each stain, which resulted in an effective clean.
So, its ingredients are safe for the environment and you.
If you love the fresh scent of sweet mint, then this stain remover is right up your alley.
And if your household includes a four-legged friend, this multi-purpose cleaner is an excellent option.
This liquid formula removed our pets urine stain and odor the quickest of all the cleaners we’ve tested.
It even left behind a clean, gentle scent.
We did find the stains lifted best when blotted first.
This quick-acting formula works with just a spritz and blot.
However, this may not be an ideal choice if you prefer your cleaners to be booming in fragrance.
It removes various stain types with little to no scrubbing.
If you prefer a stain remover with gentler ingredients, consider theBiokleen Bac-Out Stain and Odor Remover.
It has a plant-based formula that cleans both fresh and dried, set-in stains.
What to Look for in Carpet Stain Removers
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The spray nozzle of the Bissell Advanced Oxy Stain Pretreat allows for direct application to stains.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. Oxy Stain Remover smells amazing and is more effective at removing fresh stains.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Spruce Stain & Odor Remover lifted the tested wolf urine stain and stench quickly. The food and liquid spills are more difficult to remove.The Spruce
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The Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover doesn’t require any other cleaning steps outside of spraying and blotting.PHOTO: The Spruce
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