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What’s a stain remover, anyway? Laundry detergent in a spray bottle? Consumer Reports ran lab tests to find out. Our results found that the best laundry stain remover, the OxiClean MaxForce, gets rid ...

What do oil, coffee, mustard, and grass have in common? They're all tough stains to get out of clothes. And if your regular products and laundry routine aren't working to get stains out, not to worry.