Why DadMode Set-In Stain Remover Works

The Science Behind the Spray

Most stain removers fall into one of three categories:

• Enzyme-based
• Oxygen bleach-based
• Surfactant-based

DadMode combines enzymes and surfactants to give you a smarter, more effective clean. The enzymes break down stains at the molecular level. The surfactants lift and rinse them away in the wash.

Think of enzymes like the ones in your body that digest food: they break big molecules down into usable parts, convert them to energy, and remove the waste. It takes time — and so does stain removal.

That’s why we always recommend pre-treating stains as early as possible.
No time? Hit the “1-hour delay” button on your washer and let the enzymes work. Got time? Pretreat on Monday, wash on Saturday. The longer the contact time, the deeper the clean — especially for set-in stains like tomato sauce, blood, and turmeric.

And because DadMode is a spray, you’re targeting just the stain — not wasting an entire pod or dumping powder into a full load for one shirt.

Why Not Oxygen Bleach?

Oxygen-based stain removers aren’t bad — they’re just limited. They tend to struggle with organic stains, can lighten dark clothing, and usually require you to treat an entire load just to tackle one item. That’s not efficient. That’s not DadMode.

Our theory is simple:
If you’re treating a stain, treat the stain — not the whole laundry basket.

Why 7 Enzymes?

Most stain removers stop at 3 enzymes: protease, amylase, and mannanase. It’s good — but not great. That combo misses several common, stubborn stains.

So, we asked our lead chemist — 50 years in the game, dozens of patents — to go all out. The result is a 7-enzyme, color-safe, high-performance stain remover that does what others can’t.

It’s not easy to make. It’s not cheap.
But it might just be the last stain remover you ever need.

The 7 Enzymes and What They Remove

1. Nuclease (EXCLUSIVE to DadMode | breaks down DNA & RNA in organic stains; AKA “the crime scene cleaning ingredient”)

Stains:

• Saliva
• Blood
• Mucus
• Vomit
• Really any bodily fluid (yeah, eww)
• Plant- or meat-based food smears

2. Protease (breaks down proteins)

Stains:

• Blood
• Sweat
• Grass
• Baby formula
• Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese)

3. Amylase (breaks down starches and carbs)

Stains:

• Pasta sauce
• Potatoes
• Ice cream
• Gravy
• Baby cereal

4. Lipase (breaks down oils and fats)

Stains:

• Pizza grease
• Butter
• Dressings
• French fries
• Sunscreen
• Make-up/Lipstick

5. Mannanase (breaks down food thickeners like guar and xanthan gum)

Stains:

• Salad dressing
• Ice cream
• Ketchup
• BBQ sauce
• Baby food

6. Pectinase (breaks down fruit and plant pectins)

Stains:

• Jelly
• Fruit juice
• Wine
• Tomato sauce
• Strawberries
• Blueberries

7. Cellulase (breaks down cellulose soils and restores fabric)

Stains:

• Dirt
• Dust
• Sweat rings
• Deodorant buildup
• Everyday fabric wear

What It Won’t Remove

Let’s be real: no product gets everything out. Here’s what even DadMode can’t save:

• Sharpie (keep these far away from children)
• Oil-based paint
• Nail polish