Frequently asked questions
What is OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent?
OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent is a high performance detergent designed to help lift out the toughest, dried-on stains and give you long lasting freshness. Use it in every wash for brilliant whites and vivid brights!
Is OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent a stain-fighter or a pre-treater?
OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scentis a powerful, stain-fighting laundry detergent. For best results, we recommend pre-treating tough stains with OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent or pre-soaking them in a solution of warm water plus OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover prior to washing. See “How do I best remove tough stains?” for specific instructions.
How much liquid detergent should I use?
Please refer to the back of the bottle for proper dosing instructions.
Is this OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent safe for colors?
Yes! Our laundry detergent is safe for colors and whites. Use it on all of your clothes to get brilliant whites and vivid brights!
What happens if I use more detergent than recommended?
Please use the amount recommended. Using more detergent should not hurt your clothes or a regular washing machine, but it can damage a HE washing machine. If you own a HE machine, it is important that you use only the amount recommended.
Can I use other OxiClean™ products in my wash? Do I still need to use other OxiClean™ products?
Adding OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover to your wash load will enhance the stain removal performance of any detergent. For tough stain removal, we recommend pre-soaking garments in a solution of OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover and warm water. While you can pre-treat your stained clothes with OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent you may also pre-treat your stained clothes with our pre-treater sprays: OxiClean™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray, OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray or OxiClean™ Max Force™ Gel Stick.
How do I best remove tough stains?
For best stain removal results, pre-treat or pre-soak tough stains before washing. Also, be sure to wash stains while they are fresh, when possible.
Pre-Treat:
Pour OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent directly onto tough stains and rub in. You may also pre-treat the stain with: OxiClean™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray, OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray or OxiClean™ Max Force™ Gel Stick.
Pre-Soak:
Soak tough stains in a solution of warm water and OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover. You may also pre-soak tough stains in a solution of warm water and OxiClean™ Laundry Detergent Paks.
Will OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent help remove tough stains like wine, grass, or dirt?
Yes, OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent will help remove tough stains like wine, grass, blood, dirt, chocolate and sauces. For best results, pre-treat stains with our liquid laundry detergent before washing. You may also pre-treat the stain with: OxiClean™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray, OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray or OxiClean™ Max Force™ Gel Stick. Another option is to pre-soak in a warm water solution of OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover or OxiClean™ Laundry Detergent Paks.
I had a stain that didn’t come out the first time—now what?
For best results, remember to pre-treat or pre-soak tough stains before washing and drying clothes. When possible, you should also be sure to pretreat/wash stains while they are fresh. Pour OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent directly onto tough stains and rub in before washing. You may also pre-treat with: OxiClean™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray, OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray or OxiClean™ Max Force™ Gel Stick. Another option is to pre-soak in a warm water solution of OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover or OxiClean™ Laundry Detergent Paks.
How is OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent different from ARM & HAMMER™ plus OxiClean™ Laundry Detergent?
OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent has more cleaning and stain removal power because it has more types of cleaners and stain fighters. OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent is designed to fight many kinds of tough, dried-on stains.
How is OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent different from OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover?
OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent is a detergent and is designed to be used only on laundry. It cleans, removes stains and whitens/brightens laundry. OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover is not designed to be used as a detergent; it is a laundry booster and is designed to be used with a laundry detergent to help boost cleaning, stain removal and whitening/brightening. OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover is also a versatile cleaner and can be used to clean a wide range of surfaces all around the home.
Can I use this product in an HE or non-HE machine?
The detergent works in either HE or non-HE machines. Follow directions for usage in your machine type.
What happens if I accidentally use the OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent in my dishwasher?
OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent is not designed to be used in the dishwasher. It will not clean dishes well and it will create a lot of messy foam and leave spots on dishes. However, if used accidentally, dishes can be rewashed with dishwashing soap and used.
Can I use it on my carpets and other stains in my home?
OxiClean™ Liquid Laundry Detergent Sparkling Fresh Scent is only intended for washing laundry. We do not recommend using it for carpet cleaning. Instead, try OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover for tough stains on carpets or other surfaces around your home.