We were intrigued by this stain-removal hack, so we tried it for ourselves.
The results left us less than wowed.
But while some of these hacks are sound, others are questionable at best.
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But does it work?
We decided to find out by putting shaving cream to the test on six tricky stains.
Six of them, to be precise!
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First, we applied enough foam shaving cream to cover the stain.
Then, we gently spread the shaving cream so that it thoroughly covered the entire stain.
After treating the stain, we laundered the garment as usual.
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The Verdict: How Well Does Shaving Cream Work as a Stain Remover?
Unfortunately, the results were unimpressive.
While the coffee and olive oil stains had lightened, they were still present.
Remaining stains after treating with shaving cream and laundering.Credit:Jolie Kerr
The shaving cream did virtually nothing to lift the lipstick, nail polish, soil, and ink stains.
After laundering in warm water with laundry detergent, the results improved.
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