Laundry is one of those never-ending tasks that comes with being a mom. With 4 children ages 8 and under, some days it feels like I am forever scrubbing out another stain or sorting through a basket of dirty clothes. I try to do all my laundry within one or two days a week to cut down on the endless cycle, but it always seems that just when I’m pulling that last load out of the dryer, someone spills something or has a diaper blowout or some other mess where I have to do just one more load.
There’s not a whole lot that can prevent all that, but fortunately there are some great products that can help make laundry a little easier on us moms. Shout® Free has zero dyes and fragrance, and is made with 99% natural ingredients. It is safe for use on all colors and works in all water temperatures. 
I have a favorite laundry stain remover already so I was a little hesitant on how well Shout Free would work. But I put my old stain remover away this week and put Shout Free to the test. It seemed the kids were determined to give Shout Free a good workout because the stains just kept coming. From spilled juice to a scraped elbow to filthy pant knees with all the usual inbetween, there was a lot.
Some stain removers say to spray and then wait 15 minutes before washing. To be honest, I didn’t read the back of my bottle of Shout Free before using it. I just used it. I sprayed it on stains and threw it in the wash after just a couple quick minutes. I folded that huge mountain of laundry two nights ago and everything was spotless. I even double-checked a few of Luke’s outfits and Joshua’s shirts that had been really dirty. Shout Free had removed everything.
I am sold. Not only does Shout Free work, but the fact that it is dye-free, fragrance-free, and 99% natural is a huge plus for me. I’m not uber-”green” but if I can find a product that really works and is more natural, I’m all for it. Shout Free is one of those.
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keep a bottle of Dawn, a tooth brush, stain remover and soaking bucket under kitchen sink for those last mintue messes to be soaked before running out door.
My tip is to pretreat all stains. Thank you
Vinegar instead of fabric softener – soft and static free clothes without the build up!
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Wash everything in cold water, especially if you have a front loader, it gets everything just as clean and saves you money.
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Wash in cold water. IT just gets it just as clean
Twitter: MamaWrites13
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I use Shout Free Stain Remover at home and it works very well, love the stuff!
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My tip is to wash new cotton garments in COLD water so you don’t shrink them. Also, air dry new cotton clothing so you set the size after the first washing. If you put new cotton clothing in the dryer after the first washing it will shrink unless you use very, very low heat setting or air/fluff setting and take garment out before it is totally dry and lay it flat or hang up to finish drying it.
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I didn’t know that – thanks for the tip, Terri! I will have to try this!
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remove the clothes from the dryer as soon as possible so they don’t wrinkle
Twitter: katelovessc
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Shout Advanced saves me most of the time.
Use less detergent in normal loads; I find my clothes come out just as clean
Twitter: cistran
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My favorite tip is to pre-treat all stains before wash as it seems more effective to remove stains this way.
Always wash bras (or anything with little hooks) in a mesh bag…it’s never fun to open the washing machine and see your bra hooks have attached to everything else in the machine turning your laundry into a giant clothes ball….:) Thanks for the chance to win!
My favorite laundry tip is to Always use fabric softner! It keeps your clothes smelling fresh!
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Twitter: mverno
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if your clothes are wrinkled in the dryer after sitting to long spray with a little water and start back up for a few minutes mverno@roadrunner.com
make any one whos old enough do their own laundry
Twitter: HilLesha
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Never wash clothes with rugs or towels. Learned this the hard way!
dont mix reds and whites… lol
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if you put your big comferter in the wash.. it will make your washer cycle uneven…lol.
My tip – cascade powder mixed with color-safe bleach and enough water to for a paste, rub into stain and wash.
wash clothes on cold if you can – it prevents too much wear and shrinking
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Soak whites in hot water, bleach, and detergent for a day to get them cleaner.
never run your washer half empty
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My tip is to pretreat a stain as soon as possible.
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Never wash anything red or pink with whites.
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great review! I think I’ll try this stuff now!
Twitter: smilekisses
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I use Go-Jo for most stains.
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I try to do laundry every day instead of letting it pile up.
I always hang up my clothes right after the dryer finishes so they don’t wrinkle
I just like to pre-treat stains, but literally right before I throw it in the wash, lol.
Twitter: alterlisa
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I’ve used SHOUT as long as it has been out and it does a great job. I do feel that the spray can is butter at the job than the pump bottle.
Twitter: alterlisa
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Wash in cold water and pretreat as soon as possible.
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I use only cold water and try to keep like colors together.
I do several loads a day so it’s not overwhelming.
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Keep a separate smaller basket for socks.
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Favorite laundry tip is dawn dishsoap removes gease stains form clothes!
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Use cold water, it is cheaper and less likely to damage your clothes.
Cut dryer sheets in half to save money.
Twitter: britibee
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I always use cold water on everything!
NEVER dry a stain.
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Lemon juice on armpit stains. blech :O)
Thanks for letting me know if this works or not! I’ve always wondered and haven’t had a chance to try it yet.
Thank you for the wonderful review I have 2 grandbabies under 3 who are always messing their clothes especially spaghetti night Cant wait to try SHOUT see how lucky I am
I love shout! This is a great review! My daughter is 2 and very messy!
Shout really is the best pre-treater out there. I’ve tried others only to keep going back to Shout
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I agree, this stuff is awesome!
I use Shout every single time I do my Laundry.
My grandma got me addicted to it!
it removes the stains so easily!
Twitter: RKQuick
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Ive used this & it works well. My 14 yr old son loves to use his shirt as a napkin. lol So Im always getting greasy food stains, ketchup stains & etc out of his clothes!
Twitter: solitarydragon
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I always pre-treat, especially tomato based stains, immediately.
I like to pre-treat stains as well… will definitely give this product a try after reading your review
I’ve heard good reviews about Shout Free Stain Lifter and your review is another one to add to the list.I had given up trying new stain removing products but i think im going to try again..thanks!