The Wirecutter Show The Art of Stain Removal Part 1
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Mar 19, 2025 
Andrea Barnes, a senior staff writer at Wirecutter and expert in cleaning products, shares her secrets for tackling even the most stubborn stains. She discusses techniques for reviving dingy whites and removing tricky substances like oils and gummy bears. Practical advice includes the importance of high-quality detergents and proper soaking methods. Listeners learn about effective stain removal strategies and recommended products, like Tide and Amodex, to help achieve pristine laundry results.
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Detergent Choice
- Use a high-quality, well-known laundry detergent for best results.
- Avoid "hippy-dippy, organic" detergents, as they may contain allergens and less effective enzymes.
Eco-Friendly Detergents
- Many "eco-friendly" detergents contain allergens like preservatives and fragrances.
- Smaller brands may not have access to the most effective enzymes for stain removal.
Enzyme Access
- Smaller detergent brands often lack the relationships with enzyme producers that larger brands have.
- This can limit their access to the best enzymes, impacting stain removal effectiveness.