Tide To Go, Instant Stain Remover Pen

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Contains Fragrance and Dyes? Yes, except OxiClean™ High Def Liquid Laundry Detergent Free & Clear, which does not contain fragrance or dyes. The only downside to this pen is that it runs out, so don't get too tappy with the solution – you'll miss it when it's gone. How do you use it? Tide recommends filling the cap up to line 1 for medium loads, line 3 for large loads, and line 5 for full loads. Put the detergent in the washer before adding the laundry.

Enzymatic cleaners use biological methods, like beneficial bacteria, to break down organic matter such as food stains, grass stains, and more. In our testing, Seventh Generation’s Free & Clear Laundry Stain Remover was very easy to use. Our testers found that it worked best on fresh, organic stains (it completely removed the olive oil, for example), but it did help fade some of the more stubborn set-in stains (like red wine and foundation). Although OxiClean brought more attention to the use of sodium percarbonate and the chemical reactive it creates to remove stains, they’re not the only brand to leverage the power of oxygen. Tide’s Simply Plus OXI and Ultra OXI High Efficiency both contain similar ingredients as OxiClean to help remove stains that are deeply embedded in fabrics. During testing, our testers applied grass, olive oil, marker, chocolate syrup, red wine, and makeup stains to t-shirts and circled each stain with a permanent marker. After waiting at least one minute, they followed the manufacturer’s instructions to attempt to remove each stain. Depending on the fabric, you can also try making a paste of baking soda and water and rubbing it into the stain, letting it sit for 30 minutes before washing,” says Flores.

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Unlike OxiClean, whose products are designed to remove stains from many different surfaces, Tide is wholly focused on laundry. This laser-focus on one type of product has helped them become the dominant player they are today. If required, squeeze the tip again to add more solution. Before rubbing, lightly soak each section of the soiled fabric in the solution. 5. Reapply the Solution If Need Be The primary purpose of both OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover and the Tide to Go Pen is to remove stains; however, the scope of their use is different. Use your Tide to Go pen until the solution runs out. Continue to use the same Tide to Go pen to remove new stains until the solution runs out. The typical Tide to Go Pen size of 10 ml (0.338 fl oz.) will last approximately 10-20 uses. This instant stain remover can be stored at room temperature. Dispose of the product in a dump according to your local regulations.

Safe to use in standard and High-efficiency washers? Tide high-efficiency detergents are designed specifically for high-efficiency machines. If you have a standard machine, use Tide’s standard detergent. High-efficiency detergents have special low-sud producing formulas and are typically more expensive than regular detergents. For my next round of testing, I purposely soiled another white t-shirt with some common staining agents: lip gloss, canola oil, and tomato juice. I applied the Tide pen, waited a few hours, and laundered the t-shirt as normal on a warm cycle. My results were fairly successful. The canola oil and tomato juice were gone, but the lip gloss was still visible. I used the pen on another shirt that had collected splatters of ketchup and mustard. The pen had little to no effect on the mustard, but the ketchup stains faded significantly.Out of all the laundry stain removers we tested, the Shout Advanced Grease Busting Foam was the most impressive. This reliable stain remover is our favorite for its ability to effectively remove various types of stains, including set-in makeup, oil, and grease. (It struggled to remove fresh foundation and set-in wine stains, though.) Our testers found this product very easy to use: Simply spray the foam on stained clothes and wash as you normally would. The fast-acting foam is tough on stains while still being gentle on fabric. When treating the stain at home, keep in mind the type of food or drink that made the stain. For example, a greasy stain may require hot water, whereas a wine stain may require cool water. 2. Wash the Item We love this laundry stain remover spray because of its naturally-derived ingredients, plant-based enzymes, and ability to effectively get rid of fresh stains. As a bonus, this stain remover contains no dyes or fragrances. For best results, simply spray directly onto the stain and let saturate for a few minutes, and then wash immediately or within 24 hours. For its value and effectiveness, one tester says this enzyme-based stain remover’s performance exceeds its affordable price point.