The laundry Stain Removal GuideUpdated 12 hours ago
TL;DR: Use the table to pick the right Koh product + quick steps for common laundry stains. Always follow your garment care label, patch test first, and avoid mixing with other brands (especially bleach). Download our stain guide.
Quick stain picker
Key:
🟩 = Universal Cleaner
🩷 = Sensitive Laundry Liquid
= Stain Remover
🟡 = Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner
| Stain | Product(s) | Quick steps |
|---|---|---|
| Sunscreen | 🟩 🩷 | Spray with Universal Cleaner liberally → wait 15 min → machine wash → dry in sunlight. |
| Berries | 🟩 🩷 | Spray with Universal Cleaner + blot → apply Stain Remover, wait 15 min → machine wash. |
| Grass / Mud | 🩷 | Large stains: soak in cold water with detergent. Small stains: Spray with Stain Remover → wait 15 min → machine wash → dry in sunlight. |
| White deodorant | 🩷 | Spray liberally with Stain Remover → wait 15 min → wash. If marks persist, apply Sensitive Laundry Liquid to area, gently massage → wash again. |
| Coffee / Tea | 🟩 🩷 | Saturate with Universal Cleaner + blot → Stain Remover 15 min → machine wash. |
| Sweat stains | 🩷 | Spray liberally with Stain Remover → wait 15 min → wash. If needed, apply Sensitive Laundry Liquid to area → wash again → dry in sunlight. |
| Mould | 🟩 🩷 | Spray Universal Cleaner and dab out visible spores with a clean cloth (repeat if needed) → machine wash as normal. |
| Blood | 🟩 🩷 | Spray Universal Cleaner liberally → rinse with cold water → Stain Remover 15 min → machine wash. |
| Pasta sauce | 🩷 | Spray liberally with Stain Remover → wait 15 min → wash. If needed, apply Sensitive Laundry Liquid to area → wash → dry in sunlight. |
| Chocolate | 🩷 | Spray liberally with Stain Remover → wait 15 min → machine wash at highest temp allowed. If needed, Sensitive Laundry Liquid to area → wash again. |
| Paint & ink (water-based) | 🟩 🩷 | Saturate with Universal Cleaner → blot residue with a clean cloth → machine wash. |
| Turmeric | 🟩 🩷 | Apply Universal Cleaner to stain and dab with a clean cloth → repeat as needed → machine wash. |
| Wine | 🟩 🩷 | Saturate with Universal Cleaner → blot with a clean cloth → wait 15 min → machine wash. |
| Baby stains | 🟩 🩷 | Saturate with Universal Cleaner → blot with a clean cloth → machine wash → dry in sunlight. |
| Butter & oil | 🟡 🩷 | Spray Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner liberally → gently massage in → leave 10–15 min → machine wash at hottest temp allowed → dry in sunlight. |
| Makeup / fake tan | 🟩 🩷 | Spray with Universal Cleaner + blot → Stain Remover 15 min → machine wash → dry in sunlight. |
Important reminders
- Always follow the garment care label and patch test on a hidden area first.
- Don’t leave Stain Remover on fabric longer than recommended.
- Results vary by fabric type, stain age and water temperature.
- Use Koh products together if needed, but avoid mixing with other brands, especially bleach.