With some stubborn stains, you have to get a little creative to really get rid of them. But what's the best remedy to use? We explain the difference between natural and chemical products and the advantages and disadvantages of each. And we'll also introduce you to the brand new stain soap from bluu. <3
The bluu stain soap
bluu has its own stain soap that is not only easy to use - it is also vegan, environmentally friendly and very effective against stains of all kinds. The soap is made in a traditional soap factory in Germany and is infused with soapwort from the Alps. The packaging is made of cardboard and is easily recyclable.
Ingredients
The bluu stain soap is a vegetable curd soap and consists of Greek olive oil and common soapwort, which grows all over Central Europe. The roots of the plant have a washing-active effect and have been proven to support the cleansing effect. 99.9% of the total product is of natural origin.
With our stain soap we want to restore the forgotten miracle herb from the Alps to its former glory!
How to use
Moisten the stain with water, rub in the stain soap and leave it to work for a few minutes. Then wash the textiles according to the care label with our bluu washing strips.
Particularly effective for
- Red wine stains
- Grease stains
+ 100% vegan with sustainable ingredients
+ Free from additives and fragrances
+ Gentle on textiles, very skin-friendly
+ Biodegradable
+ Made in Germany
The stain remover is suitable for use on cotton, linen, blended fabrics and synthetic textiles.
It is not recommended to use the curd soap on silk stains.
Curd soap
An all-rounder: Curd soap is not only helpful for stains, you can also use it wonderfully for body care.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of curd soap are animal or vegetable fat, table salt, caustic soda and water. Olive oil is often added for better skin compatibility.
Application
Moisten the stain and rub in the curd soap. Leave for about an hour and then wash as usual.
You can also use curd soap for washing your hands, in the shower or for cleaning.
Particularly effective for
- grass stains
- Juice stains
The gall soap
Gall soap is a tried-and-tested and efficient stain remover.
Ingredients
Its main ingredient is curd soap, but the most important substance is bovine bile. In combination with curd soap, bile acid is also effective against stubborn grease stains.
Application
As with curd soap, you can moisten the stain and then rub the soap into it. Leave to work for about an hour and then wash as usual.
Particularly effective for
- grease stains
- protein stains
+ Biodegradable
- animal ingredients
- partly with palm oil ("Sodium Palmate")
Chemical stain removers
Various sprays are available in supermarkets which can also be used to pre-treat stains.
Ingredients
Unlike the products presented so far, these are chemical products. The ingredients vary depending on the manufacturer. They often contain bleaching agents, various surfactants, fragrances and enzymes - sometimes more, sometimes less.
Application
The application time varies, but the principle is simple: spray on the stain, leave to work and then wash as usual.
Particularly effective for
There are special stain removers that are only used for certain textiles (such as colored or white) or exclusively for special stains.
+ Highly effective
- Often contains animal fats, surfactants and palm oil
- Harmful to the environment
- Can damage textiles and skin
- Disposable plastic packaging
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You can find out more about stain removal on our blog.
