Eco Laundry Stain Stick
$4.99
Paraben Free
Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives, commonly used in beauty products like shampoo, lotion, and deodorants. Parabens can accumulate in your body, and have been linked to hormonal disruption and reproductive problems. In studies of breast cancer patients, parabens have been found in the tissue of cancerous tumors–yikes! If you want to avoid Parabens in your beauty products, keep an eye out for methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and ethylparaben in the ingredients list.
Phthalate Free
Phthalates are found in toys, electronics, personal care products, plastic wraps, containers, and more. These petroleum based chemicals help soften plastics, and bind fragrances to perfumes, deodorants, creams, and other personal care products. Phthalates are are not chemically bound, meaning they can easily get released into the air, water, or your body, just by using the products as intended. Phthalates have been found to disrupt the endocrine system, which can cause reproductive damage, hormonal imbalances, infertility, mood changes, metabolism changes, and more.
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are synthetic chemical ingredients commonly used in beauty products and household cleaners, like shampoos and dish soaps. You can usually identify sulfates in an ingredients list by looking out for the most common types: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLC) and Sodium Laureth Sulfates (SLES). These chemicals, often derived from petroleum, are used to help form the “lather” we’re used to seeing in our beauty and cleaning products. When used in the shower or sink, these chemicals can flow through the pipes and into our waterways. Synthetic sulfates have been linked to allergic reactions, eye and skin irritation, and hair loss, and some studies suggest they contain carcinogenic ingredients.
Leaping Bunny
Cruelty Free International certifies that cosmetic and household products are not tested on animals. These companies are audited to ensure that the ingredients and finished products are not causing harm to animals.
Organic Content
Organic materials and ingredients are grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, promoting a healthier use of land and decreasing harmful agricultural runoff. By steering clear of toxic chemicals, farm workers experience less exposure to hazardous conditions, promoting social responsibility as well as environmental stewardship. Choosing organic materials eliminates the use of insecticides and other harmful chemicals, promotes efficient resource use, and results in a safer products and a cleaner planet!
Family Business
This product is made by a family-owned business. EarthHero loves to support and empower businesses built around strong family values.
B Corp
The B Lab is a third-party, non-profit organization that certifies companies as socially and environmentally responsible. B Corps are businesses that go above and beyond traditional business models and aim to create positive change in the world through their practices. These companies must meet rigorous transparency and accountablity standards, while doing what is best for people and the environment.
Vegan
This product does not contain any animal products or byproducts, and has not been tested on animals.
1% for the Planet
This company partners with 1% for the Planet, a nonprofit organization that helps promote environmental stewardship. Members commit to donating at least 1% of their sales to the program, which helps connect them to high-impact environmental nonprofits across the globe.
Charitable
This company donates a portion of their time or profits to charitable efforts in their community or abroad.
Safe and Fair Labor
We support safe and fair labor practices when producing sustainable products. This company cares for their workers by fostering a safe work environment and providing their employees with fair wage.
Made in the USA
This product was made in the United States. Buying locally made items helps to reduce harmful emissions that result from transportation during and after the production process. Purchasing products made in the United States also ensures that the items are produced in ways that meet strict safety and labor standards.
Stains happen. And whether it's some red wine on your favorite white blouse, or everyday grease and grit–sometimes you need a little extra power to get clothes truly clean. That's where Meliora's Natural Laundry Stain Stick Comes in, a non-toxic and plastic-free way to get tough stains out! Made from vegetable soap from organic coconut and sunflower oil, this concentrated stain stick pre-treats clothing to help your washer get any spot out. To use, simply wet the stained area of your clothes aRead More
sarahlizprimm (verified owner) –
I am a clumsy person and I like light colored clothing. It’s tough. I have this handy stick in the medicine cabinet of my bathroom so when I inevitably spill/slurp/splash something on me I can run to the bathroom add water and attack the stain before it sets. This has saved so many pieces of clothing already and definitely paid for itself.
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basically_a_plant (verified owner) –
I’ve tried this on a few different clothing stains and it seems to only work on fresh, minor dirt stains. Didn’t even touch the old, deep-set ones. I’ll use it up as needed but wouldn’t purchase again.
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EarthHero (verified owner) –
Hi there! We are sorry to hear that you aren’t loving this stain stick as much as you had hoped. We always recommend getting to a stain as quickly as possible for the best chance to remove it fully! For older stains that have been laundered before, it can be helpful to use the stick in conjunction with the Meliora Oxygen Brightener after spot testing.
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jhutchinson032918 (verified owner) –
I have not used this item yet but first impressions:
Showed up broken in half, not a big deal just irritating
Smaller than I was expecting
Smells great
Feels like a nice waxy texture
Simple ingredients list which I like
Overall not a too bad first impression
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EarthHero (verified owner) –
Hi Jayda, we are sorry to hear that this stain stick arrived cracked – that’s never the intention! Our team will be in touch shortly to help out.
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Natalie (verified owner) –
This is literally just a bar of plain vegetable soap. There’s nothing about it that would give it stain-removing properties. At that point, you might as well just use a bar of soap. I don’t get it. It works a tiny bit, as soap would, but I don’t understand why you would use this for laundry stains.
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sc001 (verified owner) –
this thing actually works, and I’m so amazed.
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artangen (verified owner) –
This is not only my favorite zero waste stain stick, but my favorite stain stick overall. Lasts a long time, easy to use, and gets stains out.
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idatnough (verified owner) –
Works well! Same ingredients, I believe, as one of the block dish soaps, so I used for both dishes and stains. Brightened clothes!
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linsey.edwards (verified owner) –
I’ve been using this to keep my kitchen cloths from looking to grimy and it works like a charm. I have used it on everything from grease stains to raspberries and tomato sauce stains– it has done the job!
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mswan1995 (verified owner) –
Gets stains out and it works great. I even was able to get a stain out of my couch!
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Min (verified owner) –
I use this on my cloth pantyliners that I wear daily, and it works great. I put them in a small tub of water as I’m loading the washing machine, and one by one I ring them out and rub the stain stick over the stained area. It works great, not only for stains, but as a deodorizer, too (a few of my pads are so thick that washing alone doesn’t get the odor out). It really doesn’t take any more time than a traditional stain spray (you have to rub those in, too). I love this product.
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vvlancer (verified owner) –
It works about as well as any natural stain remover I’ve used but not as well as conventional. I would love to see this in a cardboard tube as mine broke into pieces very early.
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paynebailey (verified owner) –
I’ve only had to use it once. I dropped my yellow mask in a mud puddle and it got the stain out! Suds up nice. Nice scent too (which is key for a mask haha). But content with my switch from a spray in a plastic bottle to this bar.
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jennacianci2 (verified owner) –
I used it on a few stains on my shoes and on some clothes came out after the first wash!
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nthon001 (verified owner) –
This product works great on minor stain. If it is heavy stain, or stain that has set in that hasn’t been treated immediately then this will not help with it at all.
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korinirichard (verified owner) –
I usually use this item to (TMI) clean up Menstrual blood stains. It does its work. I truly love it and I still have it since May.
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aylasandel (verified owner) –
Took out the stains but left a really waxy residue
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ceciliarmendoza (verified owner) –
The stain remover gets the job done. It was able to remove some kitchen stains out of my white uniform like ketchup and oil and was even able to lighten some of the old dirt stains on the edges of my pants. It won’t be able to remove ALL stains, but otherwise it is good sustainable stain remover.
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allnprce –
I haven’t found this product to be considerably effective towards removing stains. I recently used the stain stick to remove stains on a white comforter and pillow sheets, but when they came out of the wash, the stains were not completely removed and there was a light circle left around the stain almost as if the stain stick lifted the color of my sheets. I personally have not had luck a with this stain remover product.
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RADOUGHERTY7 (verified owner) –
So mine came 100% package free which is cool, but I’m wondering if I was accidentally sent the other brand that Earth Hero carries, but this is what I officially bought so I’m just gonna assume it is correct. So without being too graphic, my period is not friendly and I ruin a lot of clothes. I was wearing a pair of rayon shorts (I always have the worst time with rayon getting messed up in the washer or staining) and…you know…and I came home, rubbed this bad boy all over, threw them in the wash and wa la! My shorts are like new. I highly recommend
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Question
Jess –
Will this work for hand washing clothes?
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EarthHero (verified owner) –
Hi, Jess! While this stain stick isn’t detergent, applying to the stain before handwashing the items is still effective at getting the stains out 🙂
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dmossgirl –
This was much smaller than I expected it would be. I haven’t used it yet so this is not about the effectiveness, just wanted any other purchaser to be aware this is a very small bar of soap. If it works, it is probably still worth the price. Will update after using on a stain!
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moonswing92 (verified owner) –
I’ve only used this once but was impressed! It did a great job with a grease stain and it’s so much more pleasant to use than harsher stain removal products.
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eliztcheiguine (verified owner) –
I was a little worried it wouldn’t work well and I’m trying to do small swaps that I can get my SO on board with. I am very happy to say that this one was a success
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Meghan (verified owner) –
So far I have been really impressed with this powerful little stick. Has gotten my stains out
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heather.n.bruns (verified owner) –
Gets out just about every normal stain you could think of. Got blood nose stains out of a handkerchief. I recommend this to save packaging waste.
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genevievethegrand (verified owner) –
It’s not a miracle in a stick, but it does seem to help. I got a few little tomato sauce spots on a white t-shirt and it helped to get rid of most of them (but didn’t quite get the prominent one that of course was front and center).
Update: I was able to use this little bar to get some fairly set-in tree sap stains out of my roommates running shorts and I was very impressed. I guess it depends on the stain and the material, but I’ve been more successful than not getting stains out with this so would recommend!
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lauren1 (verified owner) –
Unfortunately, I tried this using this on multiple stains and it only removed the barest, faintest stains and not any else. I was disappointed.
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Question
briar_rose87 –
Does this work on toothpaste stains on clothes?
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EarthHero (verified owner) –
Hi there! This stain stick packs a serious (nontoxic and plastic-free) punch! With the correct usage, it will get rid of many detrimental stains, toothpaste included, thanks to the powerful, earth-loving ingredients 🙂
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Grace –
I’ve always been a huge tide to go girl and shout user for my stains. I wanted to try something more natural but was kinda skeptical! My boyfriend got a bloody nose over his pillowcase and I was avoiding cleaning it for weeks. Yesterday I tried the Meliora stain stick on it (not expecting much- it was a set in stain at that point) and ALL OF THE BLOOD CAME OUT!! All of it! I am so impressed, I will be buying these forever. Thank you thank you!!
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cassiejbrown15 (verified owner) –
Great product!
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