Stains happen! From splattered coffee to a grass-covered toddler to a well-loved sofa cushion, it is part of everyday messes. Enter the Branch Basics Stain Remover, available exclusively at Target and Target.com.

It’s human-safe, powerful, refillable, and thoughtfully formulated to help you tackle these messes without bringing harmful chemicals into your home.

Below, we’re deep-diving into what makes this formula special, how to use it correctly (so you get the best results!), and why it’s about to become an essential in your healthy home cleaning routine.

Why Conventional Stain Removers Fall Short

Most stain removers rely on ingredients like synthetic fragrances, optical brighteners, bleach, or strong solvents, which are harsh chemicals that can irritate the skin, disrupt hormones, or pollute indoor air. While some may work quickly, they often do so at the expense of your health.

Our Stain Remover is different. It’s high-performing and human-safe, so you don’t have to compromise your health to use it.

Safe, Effective Ingredients That Work Hard

Every ingredient in our formula is chosen with intention. Here’s what’s inside and why it matters:

• Purified Water: Acts as the base of the formula, helping dissolve messes and distribute the cleaning agents evenly.
  

• Decyl Glucoside & Coco-Glucoside: These plant-derived surfactants are the real workers in the formula. They break down dirt, oils, and grime by lifting the stain away from fibers so it can be rinsed clean. They’re biodegradable, non-irritating, and widely recognized for being safe for babies, pets, and sensitive skin.

• Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract: A soothing botanical that adds calming properties, helping reduce irritation and making the formula gentle enough for frequent use.
  

• Sodium Citrate: A biodegradable water softener that improves product efficiency. It is a strong pH buffer that keeps the formula alkaline for optimal surfactant action.
  

• Sodium Gluconate: A biodegradable chelating agent that stabilizes the formula and softens water so surfactants can work more effectively. This is especially useful for stubborn stains. 

• Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda): A natural deodorizer and gentle abrasive known for boosting stain-fighting power, especially on odors and set-in spots.

Bonus: It's Part of Our Refillable Concentrate System

Our Stain Remover is thoughtfully designed for sustainability and is made to be refilled with our Concentrate! 

Once your bottle is empty, simply refill it using Branch Basics Concentrate (available on our website or at Target). The Concentrate is what powers every cleaner in our surface cleaning line, meaning you can reduce waste and keep plastic out of landfills while you safely clean your home.  

How to Use Our Stain Remover

To get the best results, just remember: stain removal is a process. A little time and agitation go a long way.

Here’s the right way to use our Stain Remover:

1. Spray directly onto the stain. Make sure the area is fully saturated.

2. Let sit for 5–10 minutes. For older, set-in stains, give it more time to really loosen up the stain.

3. Agitate. Use a brush or cloth to gently scrub. This step activates the surfactants and helps lift the stain from the fibers.

4. Rinse thoroughly with water. This removes the loosened stain and any remaining cleaner from the fabric surface.

5. Repeat if needed. Tough stains like wine, oil, grass, or makeup may require a second or even a third round of treatment.

6. Launder as usual (if applicable). For clothing, linens, or anything machine-washable, a normal wash cycle helps fully rinse away the stain once it has been lifted.

7. Retreat and rewash if stain remains. Avoid drying the garment before the stain is removed as drying can set the stain.

This process works because the formula needs time and a little agitation to break down what’s happening below the surface. Once people understand the method, they see dramatically better results and their fabrics come out looking fresh, clean, and truly stain-free.

Where You Can Use It

One of the best parts? Our Stain Remover works on almost anything! Use it on: 

• Clothing 

• Upholstery & sofas

• Carpets & rugs

• Linens & bedding

• Towels

• Mattresses

• Furniture fabrics

• Car seats

• Shoes

• Baby gear (strollers, carriers, play mats)

• and more!

What not to use it on:

• Delicate fabrics: Such as silk, satin, wool, cashmere, or fabrics labeled “dry clean only.” These are industry-standard disclaimers because water + agitation alone can damage them.

• Non-colorfast items: Test on an inconspicuous area first if you’re concerned about color bleeding.

• Materials not meant to get wet like leather and suede.

Final Thoughts

Our Stain Remover was created to give families confidence that they can tackle life’s messes without bringing harsh chemicals into the mix. It’s a high-performing formula made with human-safe ingredients, designed to be simple to use and effective on everyday stains.

With a refillable bottle that integrates seamlessly into our Concentrate system, this is a product you can rely on for a cleaner, healthier home! 

Find our Stain Remover exclusively at Target and Target.com.