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Aldi triumphed in the consumer watchdog’s showdown, while some name brands failed to come out in the wash Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email The cheapest stain removal spray from a major Australian supermarket is also one of the best-performing products in the field, according to a product test by consumer advocacy group Choice. Choice tested 23 stain remover powders and 20 pre-treater sprays on common garment stains caused by sweat, grass and mud, and cooking oil, as well as stubborn stains from chocolate ice-cream, tomato, baby food, blood and makeup.

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