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Can I use Sensitive Laundry Liquid in a spot cleaner or wet vac?Updated 11 days ago

TL;DR: Yes. Add 1 pump of Sensitive Laundry Liquid per tank in your spot cleaner or wet vac. For heavy stains, pre-spray Stain Remover directly on the fabric first. Always spot test upholstery and rugs before treating the full area.


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How do I use it in a spot cleaner?

Koh Sensitive Laundry Liquid can be used in a spot cleaner or wet vac at 1 pump per tank of water. Add 1 pump of liquid to your machine's clean-water tank, fill with water as normal, then run the machine over the stained area following your machine's instructions. For set-in or heavy stains (wine, blood, food, pet accidents), pre-spray Koh Stain Remover directly on the fabric first and let it dwell for a minute or two before running the spot cleaner. The pre-treat step does most of the work, the spot cleaner extracts what's left. Always spot test on a small inconspicuous area of upholstery, rugs, or carpet first to check for colour fastness and texture changes. Use the minimum product needed, over-wetting fabric can cause watermarks or take a long time to dry. If your spot cleaner has a rinse cycle, run it after treating to lift any remaining residue. Note that Koh Universal Cleaner (the bag-in-box bathroom and kitchen formula) is ready-to-use and is NOT recommended for spot cleaners, don't dilute it or use it in any machine.

How to use it

1

Add 1 pump of Sensitive Laundry Liquid to your machine's clean-water tank.

2

Fill with water and run the machine over the stained area following its instructions.

3

For heavier stains, pre-spray Stain Remover directly on the fabric first and let it dwell briefly before running the machine.

✓ Why it works well

  1 pump is a consistent, repeatable dose per tank

  Gentle enough for most upholstery fabrics

  Works in wet vacs and handheld spot cleaners alike

1 pump per tank Wet vacs Handheld spot cleaners

⚠ Before you start

  Spot test on a small, inconspicuous area first, especially on couches and rugs

  Use the minimum product needed, over-wetting fabric can cause watermarks

  If your machine has a rinse cycle, run it after treating to lift any remaining residue

Spot test first Don't over-saturate Rinse after

⚠ Don't use Universal Cleaner in a spot cleaner

Universal Cleaner is a ready-to-use bag-in-box formula and isn't designed for dilution or spot-cleaning machines. Don't add it to a spot cleaner, wet vac, or carpet machine. For spot cleaning, use Sensitive Laundry Liquid.

Universal Cleaner not for machines Don't dilute

Should I pair it with Stain Remover?

For set-in, protein-based, or heavy stains (wine, blood, food, pet accidents) yes, the pre-treat step makes a big difference. Spray Koh Stain Remover directly on the fabric, let it dwell for a minute or two, then run your spot cleaner with Sensitive Laundry Liquid in the tank. The Stain Remover does the targeted breakdown work on the stain, the spot cleaner extracts it. For lighter, fresher stains, Sensitive Laundry Liquid alone in the spot cleaner is usually enough. Always spot test the fabric first, especially with delicate or natural-fibre upholstery and rugs.

Koh Stain Remover

✓ Pre-treat heavy stains with Stain Remover

For set-in or protein-based stains (wine, blood, food, pet accidents), spray Stain Remover on the fabric and let it dwell briefly before running the spot cleaner. The pre-treat step targets the stain so the spot cleaner has less to do. For lighter or fresher stains, Sensitive Laundry Liquid in the tank is usually enough on its own.


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Sensitive Laundry Liquid

Around 60 washes per box. Sensitive Choice approved, Dermatest tested. Septic and grey water safe. Made in Victoria, Australia.

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Last reviewed: May 2026


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