Shout is an enzyme laundry stain remover spray that you apply before washing. The maker says it's for all colorfast washables and works in all water temperatures. It targets everyday stains such as food, grass, dirt and wine. The maker's main product, Shout Triple-Acting Laundry Stain Remover, comes in 22 oz and 30 oz trigger sprays, with a 60 oz refill.
Turn the nozzle to ON, spray the stain and rub it in. Let it sit for 1 to 5 minutes, or treat the stain now and wash up to 1 week later. Then wash the item following its care label instructions.
What it is
Shout is an enzyme laundry stain remover spray, sold as a pre-treat for washable fabrics. Its main product, Shout Triple-Acting Laundry Stain Remover, comes in 22 oz and 30 oz trigger sprays and a 60 oz refill. The ingredients include water, ethoxylated alcohol, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium borate, acrylic copolymer, a proprietary cleaning agent, subtilisin (a protease enzyme), Proxel GXL preservative, dodecanol and fragrance.
According to the maker
What to use it on
Everyday food and drink stains
Shout is aimed at everyday stains such as food and wine. Spray the stain, rub it in, then wait 1 to 5 minutes before washing. The maker also allows you to treat the stain now and wash it up to 1 week later.
Grass and dirt
Grass and dirt are among the everyday stains the maker lists for Shout. Use the same method: turn the nozzle to ON, spray the stain and rub it in. Wait 1 to 5 minutes, then wash following the care label instructions.
Wine spills on washable fabrics
Wine is among the everyday stains the maker lists for Shout. Tide To Go's maker also names wine among the fresh food and drink stains its pen targets. Shout is sprayed on and rubbed in before a wash, so the method differs from a pen.
Colorfast washables
The maker says Shout works on all colorfast washables. It also says the product works in all water temperatures. Because the maker limits its use to colorfast washables, it is not the stated choice for fabrics that aren't washable.
Stains outside the maker's list
The maker lists food, grass, dirt and wine as the everyday stains Shout targets. Oil, ink, blood, sweat and carpet aren't among the stains the maker claims, so don't count on it for them. For those stains, check the stain against the maker's list and the care label before you use it.
5 steps
How to use it
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Turn the nozzle to ON
Turn the nozzle to ON before you spray. The maker's directions start with this step, so set it before aiming at the stain. Keep the bottle out of reach of children and pets.
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Spray the stain and rub it in
Spray the stain directly and rub the product in. The maker's method is to work it into the fabric by hand. Avoid contact with your skin, eyes and clothing while you do this.
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Wait one to five minutes
Let the product sit for 1 to 5 minutes before you wash. The maker's directions give that range as the wait time. Keep to the 1 to 5 minute window the maker states.
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Wash following the care label
Wash the item following the care label instructions. The maker's directions point to the label rather than a set water temperature. Shout works in all water temperatures.
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Or wash up to one week later
If you can't wash straight away, treat the stain now and wash up to 1 week later. This is the maker's alternative to the 1 to 5 minute wait. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the product.
Where not to use it
The maker does not list any do-not-use surfaces for Shout. Its stated use is all colorfast washables, so the product is not presented for fabrics that aren't washable or colorfast. For other surfaces, don't assume it is the right choice, since the maker gives no directions for them.
Safety
Keep Shout out of reach of children and pets, avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing, and wash thoroughly after handling. The maker's safety data sheet says it isn't classified as hazardous under OSHA rules. Shout's warnings say nothing about mixing it with other products, so use it on its own.
Never mix chlorine bleach with vinegar or other acids, ammonia or rubbing alcohol. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222.
Versions the maker sells
Where to buy
Shout Triple-Acting Laundry Stain Remover
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Questions
Is Shout good for oil stains?
The maker's stated targets for Shout are everyday stains such as food, grass, dirt and wine. Oil isn't among the stains the maker names, so its claims don't extend to oil. Don't assume it handles oil, since the maker gives no direction for it.
Does Shout work on carpet stains?
The maker labels Shout for colorfast washables and doesn't mention carpet, so test a hidden spot first or use a carpet cleaner. The maker gives no directions for carpet, so don't count on it there. Stick to the washable fabrics the maker names.
Is Shout safe on colors?
The maker says Shout is for all colorfast washables, which covers colored fabrics that are colorfast. The maker claims nothing beyond that for color safety, so check the care label before washing.
How long should Shout sit on a stain?
The maker's directions say to wait 1 to 5 minutes before washing. If you can't wash right away, you can treat the stain now and wash up to 1 week later. Then wash following the care label instructions.
What sizes does Shout come in?
Shout Triple-Acting Laundry Stain Remover comes in 22 oz and 30 oz trigger sprays. A 60 oz refill is also available. The maker gives no refill directions, so use the refill the same way you'd use the spray.
Shout vs Tide To Go: what is the difference?
Shout is a trigger spray that you rub in before washing, while Tide To Go is a portable stain remover pen. Tide To Go's maker says it targets fresh food and drink stains such as coffee, wine and tea. Its maker also says it works poorly on non-food stains like ink, grease, blood and grass, which should be pretreated and laundered.
Which is better for grass, Shout or Tide To Go?
The makers don't rank the two products against each other. Shout's maker lists grass among the everyday stains it targets. Tide To Go's maker says grass works poorly with its pen and should be pretreated and laundered.
Shout or OxiClean?
OxiClean's main product is an oxygen bleach powder, and its Max Force enzyme pre-treat laundry spray is for washable whites and colors only. Shout is an enzyme pre-treat spray for all colorfast washables, in all water temperatures. This comparison uses only the makers' stated uses.
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