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Tough Love Stain Removal

Tough Love Stain Removal

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Tough Love is our powerful, considered stain remover, designed to lift everyday and stubborn stains without fading colour-fast fabrics. The powdered, chlorine-free formula is effective on common marks like wine, mud and coffee, while being kind to delicates like silk & cashmere. With a neutral scent and no harsh fragrance, it fits easily into a more thoughtful laundry routine. Packaged in an infinitely recyclable aluminium bottle.

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A targeted solution for stains without harsh chemicals

Some stains need a little extra help. Tough Love is designed for those moments, offering effective stain removal while staying gentle on colour-fast fabrics. The powdered formula activates in warm or hot water (depending on the care label), helping lift stains without chlorine or heavy fragrance.

Product details:

  • Neutral scent
  • Powdered (granular) formula
  • Effective at lifting common stains
  • Chlorine-free
  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Made in Britain
  • Infinitely recyclable aluminium bottle with compostable label
  • 250g

Use as a pre-soak or alongside your regular wash, depending on the stain and fabric

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Tough Love Stain Removal

$23.00
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Janet Foulkes

Great stuff

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Marianna
A brilliant stain remover which really works!

I tried this on a favourite cotton shirt of my son's which not only had bad green tea stains all down the front but had also been washed several times in an attempt to eliminate them. I was pretty certain removing the marks would be a long shot but to my astonishment after a long soak and a couple of washes they had completely disappeared - little short of miraculous! I immediately bought 3 extra bottles as presents for friends!

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Annie
Super success removing an unknown stain

I bought a cashmere jumper in a charity shop with a stain on it in a very visible place - but it was such a lovely jumper at such a good price I just had to have it. Touch Love Stain Removal removed the stain so now I can ware it for best rather than slobbing round the house. Success.

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Ben
Great on Cricket Whites

Use regularly on my son’s grass and mud stained cricket whites. Either soak or rub in to really tough stains, works every time can’t recommend enough. Buy it while in stock as has been unavailable for ages

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Nicola Litten
The Best Product

Asked The Clothes Doctor expert for advice on removing a long standing tea stain from a cashmere jumper. Had tried all sorts before but it was not shifting. Used the Tough Love product and bingo the stain was gone! So so happy. Thank you ❤️

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Curtis

Quality product, works very well!

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JANET

I have just used this last night to remove make up from the collar of my down coat and it has worked a miracle with literally no effort. I am amazed!

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Gilly Kings
Effective

This gentle but effective stain remover is amazing even on the most delicate of fabrics. Highly recommend!

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Gilly

Amazing and effective on stains

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Janet

Works a treat on my stains either as an in wash or special treatment.

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C.B.
This actually works!

This is the only stain remover to work on a stubborn stain on a pair of cream shorts. Couldn’t believe that it’s finally gone after trying many different stain removal products.

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Nicola

Wasn’t as good as I thought it would be. Had better results with other products on the market

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Jeanette Percival
Brilliant product

Badly stained T-shirt, which had been in a suitcase for a fortnight ... On first wash without this product I could still see stain. This product is a lifesaver - brilliant. Extremely happy with result

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Heather Herbert
First time use

I bought this product with the laundry "soap" just because I enjoy other products from this range. To be honest I didn't expect much but to my surprise it took a rather large tea stain out of a white top in no time at all! I will certain buy again when needed.

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Mary Cook
It does what it says

I used the spot cleaner yesterday on a very old stain. I dissolved a capful of the cleaner and soaked the stained area. I was delighted that the stain lifted without removing any colour from the fine linen knit.
I also did this with a few bad stains on a cream carpet. Success!

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Julie

Quite simply amazing. My cat cut his foot and bled on my new white hoodie and tracksuit. Not a sign of the stains after soaking the items. Would highly recommend.

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Lisa Tomkins
Surprisingly good

I brought this for the aesthetics but was amazed how good it worked in stubborn stains !

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Annie

All Clothes Dr products are amazing but this is so good too.

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Isabella Strambio
Works so well!

Perfect to use on my kids clothes! Works so well. Fantastic product

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Emma Hemmens
Great for muddy dog paw prints

This is a fantastic product. I used it on my cushions that my puppy had got mud all over and it bought them up like new . I just popped it in the washing machine with my regular powder and it bought them up perfect . Love it . I highly recommend having it in stock at all times if you have pets or kids

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A.K.

Does work on tough stains, really impressed

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Andrea

Shipping was slow over the festive period. The sachets smell lovely, haven’t had much opportunity yet to use the laundry soap or wool spray but they smell nice so optimistic

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Clare Keys
Very effective

I have found this very effective at removing a variety of stains. I add to the wash or sometimes soak stubborn stains first, which also works well. A little goes a long way. Great product, speedy delivery and excellent customer service. I will definitely buy again.

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Jan

Great products but shame about their poor ordering system. Ordered 3 times and waited over a week for delivery. Two were cancelled and money refunded. Third time called after a week of non appearance and item delivered the next day. They need to look at their IT system otherwise they will be losing customers. Am a little bit reluctant to re-order because if this. Otherwise good smelling products.

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Claire Hurley
Excellent

Have used this to remove yellow armpit stains and a stubborn grease (I think) stain on a satin dress, both with excellent results. I'd tried other things on both that hadn't worked, so I was delighted that this did the job. The dress wasn't damaged or discoloured at all.

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Margaret Porter
Stain away

So far has removed all stains even old ones.I am quite impressed

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Naomi Ross
Excellent

Love all my products

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Su

Does what it says! Very pleased

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Danielle Ettl-Kempa
Outdoor furniture covers

I just used this for the first time and was apprehensive about the powder form. I threw it in the was for the covers of my outdoor furniture and was amazed and impressed when I pulled them out of the wash. Every stain was lifted with zero effort- I’m sold!

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Tatiana Semenova

Tough Love Stain Removal

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M.A.C.

Amazing product!! Really sugest it and wil buy again

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P.B.
Does what it says

Very, very good. I was surprised I will admit but yes very happy with the results.

Everything you need to know

your tough love stain remover questions answered

If you spot a stain then it’s important to deal with it as soon as possible. Some substances will come out easily when wet, but not when dry. Always use the hottest water that the care label will allow when treating stains.

Before you start:

Always test on an inconspicuous area to check for colour-fastness. Do not use on leather, suede, wood or metals. Do not soak fabrics with metal fasteners or flame-resistant finishes.

Pre-soak (recommended for stains):

Apply the powder directly to the stain, gently massage in with your fingers or a soft sponge, then soak in warm or hot water (depending on the care label) for one hour.

If the stain has faded but not totally disappeared, then repeat. When it’s totally disappeared, wash by hand or by machine as normal.

Machine wash:

Light soiling: 3-6g of Tough Love per kg of dry laundry

Medium soiling: 6-10g

Heavy soiling: 10-15g

Tough Love is designed not to fade colour-fast fabrics when used as directed. Always test first, especially on delicate or deeply dyed items.

It’s a powdered, eco-friendly formula that’s chlorine-free and designed to be kinder to fabrics than traditional bleach-based stain removers.

Use Tough Love for targeted stain treatment, then follow with Everyday Laundry detergent for a normal wash. It’s designed to complement your existing laundry routine, not replace it.

Yes, Tough Love works well as a pre-treatment before washing with Everyday Laundry or one of our specialist detergents.