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6 Best Laundry Stain Removers for Kids Clothes

Kids are masters of mess, and their clothing often tells the story of their adventures. From baby food to grass-stained knees to art project overflow, keeping kids clothes clean can feel like a never-ending battle. That's why having a reliable arsenal of laundry stain removers is essential for any parent. This list compiles some of the most effective stain removers for kids clothes on the market, designed to tackle everything from food spills to mud splatters.

Remember that your go-to laundry detergents can also be used for stain treatment. Just apply a little directly to the stain before washing. And if all else fails, let the clothing dry in the direct sunlight. You might be surprised by how effective this can be at removing stains, especially stubborn baby ones.

Every stain and every family is unique, and what works wonders for one household might not be the perfect solution for another. We invite you to share your own tried-and-true kid and baby stain treatment recommendations below, to help grow a list that's helpful for all families! What's your secret weapon in the laundry room?

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    Dawn Platinum Dish Soap

    Try that bottle of Dawn you have in the kitchen on stubborn laundry stains, too. Apply a few drops directly to the spot to pretreat before washing. It's particularly effective on oily stains.

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    Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover

    Parents swear by this upholstery cleaner for tackling all kinds of kid laundry stains, too.

    Sunshine Girl said:  Water-based, non-toxic and odor free, this fantastic spot remover is perfect for those pesky stains, including old, dried in stains and mystery spots/stains from energy efficient washers. Although it’s a carpet cleaner, it works instantly on all fabrics. It’s also very affordable and available at most hardware stores.

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    Puracy Baby Stain Remover

    Free of harsh chemicals, this baby-safe stain remover is effective for the whole family on everything from mud to blood to cloth diapers.

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    Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater

     This fast and effective stain remover for kids tackles food stains (especially fruit!) and other common kid-related stains on clothing, linens and carpets.


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    Fels-Naptha

    This stain treating miracle bar has been around for generations, and one bar will last you ages. Wet the fabric, rub the bar onto the stain, let it sit and launder as usual. Parents swear by it for stubborn clay and grass stains on baseball pants.

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    OxiClean Max Force Laundry Stain Remover

    The OxiClean spray is one of the best laundry stain removers for families, as you can pretreat when you notice the stain and wash up to 7 days later.

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