Best stain removers and cleaners, by job
38 short lists, one for each cleaning job. Every pick is made for that job by its maker's own description, safe on the surfaces the list covers, and used the way our stain guides describe. No brand pays for placement, and we check the lists every week.
Start hereBest Stain RemoversTop pick: Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Pen · 6 picks for fabric, carpet and petsSee the listPet stains and urine
Best Pet Stain and Odor RemoversTop pick: Nature’s Miracle Dog Stain & Odor Remover, Enzymatic Cleaner, 32 ozBest Cat Urine RemoversTop pick: Nature’s Miracle Dog Stain & Odor Remover, Enzymatic Cleaner, 32 ozBest Urine Stain and Odor RemoversTop pick: Nature’s Miracle Dog Stain & Odor Remover, Enzymatic Cleaner, 32 ozBest Dog Urine RemoversTop pick: Nature’s Miracle Dog Stain & Odor Remover, Enzymatic Cleaner, 32 oz
Carpet, upholstery and mattresses
Best Carpet Stain RemoversTop pick: Resolve Carpet Cleaner Spray, Stain & Spot Remover for Carpet, 32 FlBest Carpet Cleaners and Carpet Cleaning MachinesTop pick: BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Carpet CleanerBest Upholstery and Couch Stain RemoversTop pick: Rug Doctor Spot & Upholstery CleanerBest Mattress Stain RemoversTop pick: Nature’s Miracle Dog Stain & Odor Remover, Enzymatic Cleaner, 32 oz
Laundry and fabric
Best Laundry Stain Removers for ClothesTop pick: Shout Triple-Acting Laundry Stain RemoverBest Ink and Marker RemoversTop pick: Amodex Ink & Stain RemoverBest Grease Stain RemoversTop pick: Lestoil Heavy Duty Multi-Purpose CleanerBest Sweat and Deodorant Stain RemoversTop pick: Shout Triple-Acting Laundry Stain RemoverBest Coffee and Food Stain RemoversTop pick: Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover PenBest Blood Stain RemoversTop pick: Zout Laundry Stain Remover Spray (Triple Enzyme Formula)Best Paint Removers for Clothes and FabricTop pick: Goo Gone Original Adhesive RemoverBest Red Wine Stain RemoversTop pick: Wine Away Red Wine Stain RemoverBest Grass and Mud Stain RemoversTop pick: Shout Triple-Acting Laundry Stain RemoverBest Stain Removers for Silk and WoolTop pick: Woolite Delicates
Bathroom and kitchen
Best Hard Water Stain RemoversTop pick: CLR Calcium, Lime & Rust RemoverBest Shower and Bathroom Mold RemoversTop pick: Clorox™ Plus Tilex™ Mold & Mildew Remover SprayBest Toilet Bowl Stain RemoversTop pick: Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner Clinging Bleach GelBest Soap Scum RemoversTop pick: Clorox Bathroom Ultra FoamerBest Grout CleanersTop pick: Aqua Mix® Grout Deep CleanBest Silver Tarnish RemoversTop pick: Weiman Gold & Diamond 3-in-1 Jewelry Cleaner WipesBest Granite and Stone Countertop Stain RemoversTop pick: Aqua Mix® Poultice Stain RemoverBest Stainless Steel CleanersTop pick: Bar Keepers Friend Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish
Floors, walls, outdoor and garage
Best Mold and Mildew RemoversTop pick: Clorox™ Plus Tilex™ Mold & Mildew Remover SprayBest Rust RemoversTop pick: Bar Keepers Friend CleanserBest Paint Removers and StrippersTop pick: Jasco Professional Strength PremiumPaintandEpoxy Remover QuartBest Adhesive, Sticker and Caulk RemoversTop pick: Goo Gone Original Adhesive RemoverBest Oil Stain Removers for Concrete and DrivewaysTop pick: Overnight Stain Remover for Cleaning Oil Stains on ConcreteBest Outdoor Mold, Mildew and Algae RemoversTop pick: 30 SECONDS Outdoor Cleaner ConcentrateBest Floor Stain RemoversTop pick: Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner
Cars
Leather and shoes
How we pick
Each list starts from the job, not the brand. A product makes the list only when its maker says it's for that stain or surface, its label doesn't warn against the surfaces the list covers, and its directions match the steps in our guides. We limit each brand to two picks per list, re-check stock and listings every week, and explain the trade-offs for each pick. Our editorial standards · How we make money.
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