What fabrics can I use Stain Remover on?Updated 13 days ago
TL;DR: Stain Remover is safe on cotton, polyester, nylon, denim, microfibre, and most common household fabrics. Avoid on wool, silk, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, rayon, viscose, and linen, where the enzymes can act on the fibres themselves over repeated use. Spot-test anything delicate or unfamiliar before treating a visible area.
Which fabrics is it safe on?
✓ Safe to use on
✓ Cotton, denim, and cotton blends
✓ Polyester, nylon, acrylic, and other synthetic fibres
✓ Microfibre and technical sportswear
✓ Lyocell, Tencel, and modal
✓ Most everyday household textiles (towels, bed linen, bibs, kids' clothes)
Always follow the garment care label, particularly for technical fabrics with specific care instructions.
Which fabrics need a different approach?
⚠ Avoid on these fabrics
The enzymes in the formula can act on these fibres themselves over repeated use, causing gradual weakening or pilling. For these fabrics, use a wool-safe, enzyme-free detergent and follow the garment care label.
✓ For anything unfamiliar
If the care label is missing, the fabric is unfamiliar, or the garment is delicate or sentimental, spot-test on a hidden seam before treating the visible area. The 3-step method below covers it.
How do I spot-test?
✓ Spot-test in 3 steps
Spray a small amount on a hidden seam or inside hem.
Wait 5 to 10 minutes, rinse with cool water, and pat dry.
Check for colour change, weakening, or distortion. If the fabric looks and feels normal, treat the visible stain. For sentimental or expensive items, leave 24 hours and check again before committing.
What if I used it on wool or silk by mistake?
⚠ What to do
Rinse the area immediately with cool water.
Handwash gently with a mild detergent suitable for delicates.
Avoid heat and tumble drying until the fabric looks and feels normal.
A single accidental spray is usually recoverable with prompt rinsing. The issue is repeated use, so switch to a wool-safe detergent for that garment from here on.
Spray-on pre-treat for stubborn stains. Spray, wait, then wash.
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Last reviewed: May 2026
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