My grandma swears by a simple stain-removing bar. I compared it with my favorite spray stain remover and found the cheaper one was more effective.

Gabi StevensonSep 8, 2022, 03:32 IST

I compared my grandma's go-to Fels-Naptha stain remover with the Grandma's brand spot spray.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

My grandmother introduced me to the Fels-Naptha laundry bar and stain remover last year.
I've used Grandma's Secret Spot Remover spray since college, so I decided to compare the two.

When I went away to college, I bought a strain remover that worked so well it went with me everywhere I moved. A few years later, my grandmother introduced me to her favorite remedy for spots.

Stain remover is something I keep under my kitchen sink at all times.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

When I went away to college, I bought a strain remover that worked so well it went with me everywhere I moved. A few years later, my grandmother introduced me to her favorite remedy for spots.

I decided to try the spot removers on three stains I encounter the most: olive oil, concealer, and grass.

I can't tell you how often I accidentally fling concealer on my clothes while I'm doing my makeup.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

Because I don't wear a lot of white, I bought a pack of gray T-shirts for my experiment.

I tried to make the stains as even as possible so I could get the most accurate results.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

The instructions on the back of the Grandma's Secret Spot Remover bottle were very simple.

The instructions on the bottle told me not to "underestimate the power of Grandma," but I wasn't sure if it would help the concealer stain.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

This is what the first shirt looked like after I rubbed the product into all three stains.

I wasn't sure if I got a wonky bottle or not, but I never remembered the product spraying so wildly before.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

The Fels-Naptha instructions were even simpler than the Grandma's Spot Remover directions — but they required a trip to the sink.

The Fels-Naptha bar had a very distinct fake floral smell and frothed up when mixed with the concealer.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

There weren't as many splash stains on this shirt, but there was still a lot of water all over.

After opening the packaging of the bar, I stored it in an airtight baggie for safe keeping.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

Upon close inspection, I realized the Fels-Naptha shirt came out completely clean.

It seems like I'll be able to wear this grey T-shirt again.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

At first, I thought the Grandma's spray come out clean, too. Once I compared photos, I realized the olive oil left a large stain in the bottom left corner.

I was a little surprised there was still some olive oil left behind.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

After seeing the results of my experiment, I realized I liked the Fels-Naptha bar a little bit more.

I didn't know how much I'd love using this little bar.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

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My grandma swears by a simple stain-removing bar. I compared it with my favorite spray stain remover and found the cheaper one was more effective.

When I went away to college, I bought a strain remover that worked so well it went with me everywhere I moved. A few years later, my grandmother introduced me to her favorite remedy for spots.

I decided to try the spot removers on three stains I encounter the most: olive oil, concealer, and grass.

Because I don't wear a lot of white, I bought a pack of gray T-shirts for my experiment.

The instructions on the back of the Grandma's Secret Spot Remover bottle were very simple.

This is what the first shirt looked like after I rubbed the product into all three stains.

The Fels-Naptha instructions were even simpler than the Grandma's Spot Remover directions — but they required a trip to the sink.

There weren't as many splash stains on this shirt, but there was still a lot of water all over.

Upon close inspection, I realized the Fels-Naptha shirt came out completely clean.

At first, I thought the Grandma's spray come out clean, too. Once I compared photos, I realized the olive oil left a large stain in the bottom left corner.

After seeing the results of my experiment, I realized I liked the Fels-Naptha bar a little bit more.