dm Denkmit Fleckensalz matched the market leader with Stiftung Warentest Grade 2.4 (Good) at just €1.45 — less than half the price of Sil [S1]. This dm store-brand stain salt delivers virtually identical performance to Sil 1 für Alles in lab testing. The only catch: it's exclusively available at dm stores. If you shop at dm regularly, this is objectively the smartest buy.
dm Denkmit Fleckensalz — Best Budget Stain Remover
Budget Pick — Same Grade as #1
dm Denkmit Fleckensalz
Grade 2.4Brand: Denkmit (dm store brand)
Format: Powder (stain salt / Fleckensalz)
Price: ~€1.45 (500g)
Available at: dm-drogerie markt only (in-store + dm.de online)
Stiftung Warentest Results [S1]
| Category | dm Denkmit | Sil 1 für Alles |
|---|---|---|
| Stain Removal | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Fabric Protection | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Color Protection | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Ease of Use | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Overall | 2.4 (Good) | 2.4 (Good) |
| Price | €1.45 ✅ | €3.50 |
Takeaway: The scores are nearly identical. Sil edges ahead slightly in stain removal (2.3 vs 2.4) and fabric protection (1.8 vs 1.9), but these differences are negligible in practice. At €1.45 vs €3.50, Denkmit delivers the same lab-tested quality at 59% less cost.
Strengths
- ✅ Same test grade as the market leader — Grade 2.4 matches Sil exactly [S1]
- ✅ Best price-performance ratio — €1.45 for quality that costs €3.50+ from name brands
- ✅ Good fabric and color protection — Grade 1.9, safe for colored fabrics
- ✅ Same active ingredients — sodium percarbonate + enzyme blend
- ✅ Available online — dm.de ships to your door or free pickup in-store
Weaknesses (Honest Assessment)
- ❌ dm exclusive — only available at dm stores and dm.de, not at Rossmann, Rewe, or Amazon
- ❌ Slightly lower stain removal score — 2.4 vs Sil's 2.3 (marginal difference, unlikely noticeable)
- ❌ Less well-known — store brands inspire less confidence (despite matching test results)
- ❌ Same soaking requirement as all powder formats — 30–60 minutes minimum
Who Should Buy Denkmit?
Buy Denkmit if: You shop at dm (Germany's largest drugstore chain) and want the best value stain remover with lab-proven results. There's no rational reason to pay more than double for Sil when you have dm access.
Buy Sil instead if: You don't have a dm nearby and don't want to order online, or if you prefer the peace of mind of the name-brand test winner.
How to Use
- Dissolve 1–2 tablespoons in warm water (30–40°C)
- Soak the stained garment for 30–60 minutes (up to 6 hours for stubborn stains)
- Wash at the highest temperature the care label allows
- Machine boost: Add 1 tablespoon to the drum with your regular detergent