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- Laundry Stain Treatments{1 mention}{1 mention}{3 mentions}{3 mentions}{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Instant Spot Removers{12 mentions}{1 mention}
- Household Stain Removers{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
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Stain Removers: Ratings of Sources
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Carpet Cleaners: Machines and Solutions for Every Budget
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Our AssessmentAlthough this report focuses chiefly on carpet-cleaning machines, editors also test 12 stain removers against set-in stains of wine, coffee, spaghetti sauce and French dressing. Although no product was rated "Very Good" against all four types of stains, three products were recommended, with at least a "Good" rating in all four categories.
Restore Enz Away Spot Remover
by Tom McNulty
by Tom McNulty
Our AssessmentThe author tests Restore EnzAway Spot Remover against two other stain fighters that are not named. He uses all three products on juice, Worcester sauce, spaghetti sauce, mustard and coffee stains on a carpet fragment. Restore performs as well as one leading product and not quite as well as the other, but earns bonus points for being eco-friendly, with "natural, non-toxic ingredients" and a refillable container. We were disappointed that the author did not identify the other two products so that we could compare their effectiveness.
Stain and Spot Removers Don't Ace These Tests
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Our AssessmentEditors test three spot removers against 48 fabric swatches stained with tomato juice, clam chowder, mustard, grape juice and more. According to editors, none of the products gives you much of a fighting chance to remove stains on the go, although Shout Wipes Portable Stain Treater Towelettes did the best with its "so-so" performance. Although this test involved the widest variety of stains, we wish more brands had been included.
Will It All Come Out in the Wash?
by Dan Crane
by Dan Crane
Our AssessmentDan Crane tests seven stain removers: Ecover Stain Remover, Tide to Go, Shout Wipes Portable Stain Treater Towelettes, OxiClean, Spray 'n' Wash (now known as Resolve), Shout Trigger and Zout Stain Remover. (Crane also tries removing stains with plain water and club soda.) He clearly spells out his method, which involves staining a white cotton t-shirt with coffee, salad dressing, mustard, lipstick, barbecue sauce and blood and applying the stain remover before laundering. Of the seven products tested, Zout performs the best, followed by Shout Trigger. We like that Crane included several stain removers in his test, but the only fabric he used was the cotton T-shirt.
Tide To Go: Does It Work?
by Joe Terrell
by Joe Terrell
Our AssessmentIn this television news report, Tide to Go is tested against ketchup, grape juice and coffee. In the first round of testing, stains are worked on one at a time so that some of them have a chance to set. The results are "not great." The stains fade, but "appeared to just spread out to the edges," leaving a faint circle of stain. In the second round of tests, a stain is made and then immediately treated. This time, stains are completely removed. The station gives the product a qualified recommendation. No other stain removers are tested.
Tide to Go
by Sarah Aguirre
by Sarah Aguirre
Our AssessmentSarah Aguirre scores Tide to Go with an 8.7 out of a possible 10. She states that it is "incredibly easy to use" and very effective on fresh food and drink stains, but "not very effective on stains that have dried or set into clothing." However, she does not outline the actual method used to test the product. No other stain removers are mentioned or tested.
Carpet Stain Quick Fix
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
Our AssessmentAlthough the Good Housekeeping site offers lots of information about stain removal, it features only one product review. The magazine's editors find Woolite Oxy Deep effective against nine kinds of stains on off-white carpet, even after they have set. The only stains they claim the product cannot handle easily are motor oil and chocolate syrup.
Oxi-Clean
by Amy Jacquin
by Amy Jacquin
Our AssessmentIn this television news report, mother Dawn Wilson tests OxiClean products on laundry and carpet. The product improves a carpet stain that has resisted dozens of earlier clean-up attempts. It makes a noticeable difference on the entire carpet, though it does not remove all stains. When added to the laundry, OxiClean whitens better than bleach. The station gives OxiClean a B overall. No other cleaning products are tested.
Stain Remover
by Contributors to Viewpoints.com
by Contributors to Viewpoints.com
Our AssessmentA search for "stain remover" on Viewpoints.com turns up three products with overall good ratings and at least a dozen reviews. The most popular is Spot Shot, which has scores of reviews averaging 4.55 stars out of five, despite its poor performance on ConsumerReports.org. Woolite Oxy Deep carpet cleaner is also popular, with an average of 4.45 stars out of 5 in over 20 reviews. The perennial favorite OxiClean has fewer reviews, but the most positive average of all (4.69 stars, with no reviews below 3 stars). A search on the site also turned up reviews of the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, which rates 4.59 stars.
OxiClean Versatile, Rating: Very Good
by Editors of Retro-Housewife.com
by Editors of Retro-Housewife.com
Our AssessmentThe unidentified writer adds OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Powder to her carpet cleaner and tries it against some stains. It completely removes an ink stain and about 80% of a varnish stain. It does not remove a cola stain. No other stain removers are tested here.
The Best Spot Removers
by Danielle Armstrong
by Danielle Armstrong
Our AssessmentThe editors of Real Simple give their picks for the best spot removers for carpet, upholstery and clothing. They outline their testing methods but do not name any of the brands they test other than the three winners. They also note that no product does a very good job with stains on silk or wool or with ink stains on any fabric.
Stain Remover
by Contributors to Amazon.com
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Our AssessmentAmazon.com doesn't have a category specifically for stain removers, but you can find some products if you search for them. OxiClean products earn high praise, and no real negative comments, from about a dozen users who find it effective against an amazing variety of stains. Tide to Go earns mixed but mainly positive reviews, as does the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. We also turned up several well-reviewed products by searching on the phrase "stain remover" in the category "household cleaners".
Does It Work: Tide To Go
by Monica Laliberte
by Monica Laliberte
Our AssessmentIn this television news report, Tide to Go is tested against ketchup, BBQ sauce, grape juice and coffee stains on a white T-shirt. The reporter finds that the "stains did go away for the most part," but cautions that the product should be used as promptly as possible, confirming results from other tests. No other products are tested.
OxiClean May Work Too Well
by Darrell Kinsey
by Darrell Kinsey
Our AssessmentUniversity of Georgia student reporter Darrell Kinsey tests OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Powder on several stains on the carpet in his apartment that have resisted other stain removers. OxiClean removes the stains, but leaves noticeably cleaner patches in the carpet. No other stain removers are tested.
Buy It and Try It: Tide to Go Stick
by Editors of KOVR
by Editors of KOVR
Our AssessmentAn unnamed reporter tests Tide to Go against food stains. The product completely removes three-day-old chocolate stains, ketchup and barbecue sauce. It also reduces stains from strawberries and coffee. The writer concludes that Tide to Go works on most stains and lightens others enough to avoid embarrassment. No other stain removers are tested, however.
OxiClean
by Rita Arens
by Rita Arens
Our AssessmentRita Arens adds OxiClean to her laundry and finds that it does help remove stains made by foods such as cheese, juice and pizza sauce. However, the writer does not conduct a formal test and speculates that the good results might also be attributed to her new, high-efficiency washing machine. Nonetheless, she endorses OxiClean.
Top 10 Stain Removers for Laundry
by Sarah Aguirre
by Sarah Aguirre
Our AssessmentSarah Aguirre, About.com's guide to housekeeping, lists her top 10 favorite stain removers for laundry. For some of the products, she provides links to more detailed reviews. OxiClean Laundry Stain Remover Spray is her favorite product, but she also likes Tide to Go, Resolve spray and several products not reviewed elsewhere. However, she does not explain her testing methods for every product or compare products against each other directly. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
OxiClean Carpet Stain Remover
by Sarah Aguirre
by Sarah Aguirre
Our AssessmentIn this brief review, the author states that "OxiClean carpet does a great job on fresh stains, and a good job on set in stains." The testing method is not described, and no other products are reviewed, so context is a problem in this review. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
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