Stain Removers
OxiClean Max Force 5-in-1 Stain Remover Spray, 12 oz, 2 Pack
Five stain fighters in one spray for grease, grass, blood, and food.
Full review
OxiClean Max Force 5-in-1 spray is a pretreater for grass, grease, blood, food, and drink stains before the main wash. Five enzymes and surfactants work on fresh and set-in marks when given dwell time—label allows treating up to a week before washing on many fabrics, which helps busy households catch stains on Friday for Sunday laundry.
Spray until saturated, wait per label, wash with detergent. The twin 12-ounce pack keeps one bottle at the sink and one in a travel or mudroom kit. Test colorfastness on darks and delicates in a hidden spot first. Ventilation matters; strong chemistry should not be breathed heavily.
Performance shines on organic stains and collar grime; old oil and dye transfers may lighten but not vanish. Compared with pens, spray covers larger areas faster on kids' pants and tablecloths. It complements detergent; does not replace it.
Buy if stains outpace your detergent alone. Skip if you rarely pretreat or prefer all-in-one pods only. Replace when spray head clogs; wipe the nozzle periodically. Store upright away from kids.
Keep one bottle near the kitchen and one near the hamper—distance predicts whether stains get treated. Rub fabric gently after dwell time on sturdy cotton; agitation helps on collar lines. Note expiration and storage temp; old pretreater loses punch.
Work uniforms and kids' sports gear benefit from a five-minute soak in the sink with spray before the family hamper fills. Keep away from finished wood when spraying near kitchen tables—drips happen. The twin pack is the right size for two-story homes; single-story apartments may start with one bottle.
A spray plus your usual detergent covers most household stain stories without a full closet of specialists.
Strengths
- +Works on dried and fresh stains
- +Can treat now and wash later
- +Twin pack value
Weaknesses
- −Test on colors first
- −Strong formula—use in ventilated area

