This one-product stain removal method is going viral on TikTok — see the $6 buy that will save your clothes

This budget-friendly buy will banish stains for good

Shout stain remover on left, shirt with coffee stain on right
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Panicking about an accidental mess? Fear not, we found a one-product stain removal method that will tackle just about anything. 

This simple cleaning method is taking off on TikTok with over 100,000 likes and 28,000 saves. Safe to say lots of viewers will be trying out this easy solution. 

The best part? All you'll need is one budget-friendly product to banish stains once and for all. Learn how to do laundry, fuss-free.

The one-product stain removal method, as approved by TikTok

We've all been there - you're running out the door and notice you've spilled your morning coffee all over your white top. Or some beauty products have leaked in your luggage while on vacation. Whatever your situation, there is a stain removal method out there to tackle the mess.

TikTok user, Anastasia Gerrans, took to the video platform to share how she got rid of stains from white clothes after a bottle of liquid medicine spilled in her bag. Her genius method is not only easy to pull off, it's hugely effective. 

@anastasiagerrans

♬ original sound - Anastasia Gerrans

The achieve the same results, start out by soaking the stained clothes in a bucket of clean water, like this Ozark Trail 10-Quart Collapsible Sink available at Walmart (it has a 4.5 star rating and over 300 reviews). If you don't have a small basin or bucket on hand, you can also soak the clothes directly in the sink or bathtub. The pre-soak will help remove any part of the stain that dissolves in water and get rid of loose debris.

Next, drain the water and refill the bucket with clean water. Add a splash of Shout Active Enzyme Laundry Stain Remover (available on Amazon) to the water and mix together. The effectiveness of this method all comes down to this genius product. It's 50 times more concentrated than in-wash powder and has a triple-acting formula that clings, penetrates and lifts stains.

Add your stained clothes back into the basin and soak for at least ten minutes but Anastasia recommends at least 30-40 minutes. Once it's done soaking you can rinse or throw it into the wash with the rest of your laundry, and hang to dry.

More laundry essentials

Looking for some more laundry hacks that work? "Look for detergents that include oxygen-based bleach, which works well in lifting odors and stains without causing any damage to synthetic fibers," says Daniel Brown, CEO of handycleaners.com.

You can also add some vinegar to your mixture if your clothes are stuck with some tough-to-remove odors. "Make a solution of one part white vinegar to four parts cold water. Soak your clothes for 30 minutes to an hour before washing. Vinegar acts in such a way that it subdues odors very well and helps dissipate the gunk quickly," says Daniel. 

We found a few more products to add to your stain-removing arsenal.


From removing sweat stains to getting coffee out of clothes, your laundry routine just got a little easier with this brilliant one-product method. Say goodbye to stressing about ruined outfits and expensive dry-cleaning. Just sit back and let the stain remover to the work!

Emily Lambe
Deputy Editor

Hey! I’m Emily and I’m the deputy digital editor at Real Homes. I’m here to bring you the latest decor trends, inspirational ideas, informative how tos, the latest celeb homes style and the best budget-friendly buys. I live in a rented apartment, making the most of small spaces and using accent pieces to make things pop. When I’m not writing, I’m usually doing yoga, eating chocolate or working on my skincare routine.

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