I'm still trying to figure out how to get rid of these stubborn stains.
I've been there - a favorite sweater with a stain that just won't come out. My grandma used to swear by her trusty old bleach and elbow grease, but that's just not going to cut it these days. Clothes are way too delicate.
I try to stick to cold water when I can, but white clothes are a different story. They always seem to get stained somehow. And no matter what stain remover I use, nothing seems to work. That's why I always pre-treat with a stain remover. But not all stain removers are created equal.
I came across this Lyubo Delo stain remover for kitchen towels, aprons, and oven mitts. It costs 150 rubles for three packets of 30 grams each. I have to say, that's not cheap. But if it works, I'm willing to pay the price.
You can buy it at any household goods store. At least, that's what the salespeople keep telling me. I don't always trust salespeople, so I like to read reviews instead. This time, I didn't get a chance to check out the product because our internet connection was down. So, I took the salesperson's word for it.
The ingredients for Lyubo Delo are listed on the packaging:
Oxidizing bleaches, auxiliary substances (sodium hydroxide, chelating agents)
I don't have too many heavily soiled items, but I do have some t-shirts and tank tops with mysterious stains. I'm not sure what they're from, but they're definitely not coming out with regular laundry detergent.
I read the product description carefully, and it turns out that Lyubo Delo really does remove yellowing and grease stains. But that's about it - it doesn't say anything about mold or odors, which can be dealt with using a regular powder.
I'm not a mom who sticks to using only baby-friendly products, but Lyubo Delo is free from phosphates, so it's safe for kids' stuff. I started with Ushtasty Nyan for the first month, then switched to regular Mir and Ariel afterwards.
I didn't use Lyubo Delo for machine washing - only for soaking. They also recommend soaking in hot water to get the best results.
Check out the packaging - it's tiny. One packet isn't enough for a large tub, which isn't very cost-effective at all.
Lyubo Delo comes in a white powder form, and it looks just like any other stain remover.
The main thing is not to spill it - it's a real pain to deal with.
I soaked the clothes in hot water for a day, then poured the solution into my washing machine the next morning.
This stuff doesn't behave like your average detergent. If I add it without hearing any sounds, it creates a hissing reaction.
I've got four t-shirts, one tank top, and a robe in this load.
Not a huge load, but when I added it to the washing machine, I saw how the clothes inflated.
The lighting in this photo gives it a grayish tint, but the clothes are actually white. Here's one of my son's t-shirts - it's got some minor stains from oatmeal. Regular washing doesn't get rid of them.
There's a yellowish tint near the opening.
If I hold up a white t-shirt to the light, the stains become super apparent. They're not visible at first glance, but they really pop out in some of the photos.
After using the stain remover again, I was disappointed to see that nothing had changed. The stain on my son's shirt had turned into a permanent blotch, and he'd started wearing it around the house. I decided to give the Lyubo Delo stain remover another try.
Here's my son's shirt, with the stain still clearly visible.
Unfortunately, the stain was still there, refusing to budge.
Another white shirt I tried to clean with the stain remover ended in failure.
The stain was still there, even after multiple washes.
Considering I'd only used the stain remover for an hour, I was pretty disappointed with the results. The fact that yellow stains remained even after three washes is a major letdown. Whether you soak it or not, the outcome is always negative.
The manufacturer, Lyubo Delo, is based in Belarus.
I have to say, I was expecting a lot more from this Belarusian stain remover. But, honestly, it's been a letdown. Maybe it's okay for things that don't have stains in the first place. But for the price, I'd expect a lot better. Especially when it doesn't even work.
The reasons why I won't be buying the Lyubo Delo stain remover again are:
it can't even handle stains;
it doesn't remove them;
the price just doesn't match the quality.
So, what are the positives? Honestly, I'm not sure. If you're looking for a good stain remover, I'd recommend checking out the Miss Pchelka oxygen bleach instead (see my review here). As for products like this, I think they should just be taken off the market. Why sell something that doesn't even work?
The Lyubo Delo stain remover is, hands down, the worst of the worst. My rating? 1 out of 5.
Thanks for reading!