Which Koh product should I use for each laundry stain?Updated 6 days ago
TL;DR: Sixteen common laundry stains below, each with the product to reach for and the steps that work. Follow the garment care label, spot test somewhere out of sight first, and never mix Koh products with another brand, bleach especially. Download our stain guide (PDF).
Which Koh product should I use for each laundry stain?
✓ Sunscreen
Spray with Universal Cleaner liberally, wait 15 minutes, then machine wash with Sensitive Laundry Liquid and dry in sunlight.
✓ Berries
Apply Stain Remover, leave 5 to 10 minutes, then machine wash. Blot with Universal Cleaner first if the mark is fresh.
✓ Grass and mud
Large marks: soak in cold water with Sensitive Laundry Liquid. Small marks: spray with Stain Remover, leave 5 to 10 minutes, machine wash, dry in sunlight.
✓ White deodorant
Spray liberally with Stain Remover, leave 5 to 10 minutes, wash. If marks hang on, work a little Sensitive Laundry Liquid into the area and wash again.
✓ Coffee and tea
Saturate with Universal Cleaner and blot, then apply Stain Remover for 5 to 10 minutes and machine wash.
✓ Sweat marks
Spray liberally with Stain Remover, leave 5 to 10 minutes, wash. If needed, work Sensitive Laundry Liquid into the area, wash again, dry in sunlight.
✓ Mould
Spray Universal Cleaner and dab out the visible spores with a clean cloth, repeating if you need to, then machine wash as normal.
✓ Blood
Spray Universal Cleaner liberally, rinse with cold water, then apply Stain Remover for 5 to 10 minutes and machine wash.
✓ Pasta sauce
Spray liberally with Stain Remover, leave 5 to 10 minutes, wash. If needed, work Sensitive Laundry Liquid into the area, wash, dry in sunlight.
✓ Chocolate
Spray liberally with Stain Remover, leave 5 to 10 minutes, then machine wash at the hottest temperature the label allows. Follow with Sensitive Laundry Liquid on the area if any shadow remains.
✓ Paint and ink, water based
Saturate with Universal Cleaner, blot the residue with a clean cloth, then machine wash.
✓ Turmeric
Apply Universal Cleaner to the mark and dab with a clean cloth, repeating as needed, then machine wash.
✓ Wine
Saturate with Universal Cleaner, blot with a clean cloth, wait 15 minutes, then machine wash.
✓ Baby stains
Saturate with Universal Cleaner, blot with a clean cloth, machine wash and dry in sunlight.
✓ Butter and oil
Spray Kitchen Grease and Oil Cleaner liberally, work it in gently, leave 10 to 15 minutes, then machine wash at the hottest temperature the label allows and dry in sunlight.
✓ Makeup and fake tan
Spray with Universal Cleaner and blot, then apply Stain Remover for 5 to 10 minutes, machine wash and dry in sunlight.
Want the whole thing on the wall?
The printable stain guide has the full reference, so you can keep it in the laundry rather than on your phone.
How do I use Stain Remover on a mark?
✓ Four steps, and the first one matters most
Treat it fresh. A mark caught the same day comes out far more easily than one that's dried in, so this is the step that does the heavy lifting.
Then: decant Stain Remover into a foaming bottle, spray it straight onto the mark, leave it 5 to 10 minutes, and wash as normal with Sensitive Laundry Liquid. A box of Stain Remover runs 4 to 6 months in an average home.
What should I keep in mind before treating a stain?
⚠ Worth two minutes before you start
Follow the garment care label, and spot test on a hidden area first. The label wins over anything on this page.
Don't leave Stain Remover on fabric longer than directed. Longer isn't better.
Wool, silk and other untreated protein fibres want a cleaner made for them, so use a wool or silk wash on those garments.
Use Koh products together where it helps, but never mix them with another brand. Bleach especially.
Results shift with the fabric, how old the mark is and the water temperature, so a stain that's been through the dryer may not come all the way out.
For pre-treating a mark
Stain Remover Starter Kit pairs Stain Remover with a Foaming Spray Bottle, which is what puts it exactly where the mark is.
For the wash itself
Sensitive Laundry Starter Kit pairs Sensitive Laundry Liquid with the Laundry Pump, so counting 6 pumps for a normal load takes a second.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 · Koh Australia