This is evident in the names of many of the products; for example, “oxy” stands for oxygen-based, and “enzyme” represents protein stain fighters. During dinner my husband spilled a small amount of gravy on an inexpensive linen shirt (white with some light plaid colors). We always want the To-Go Pen to leave your clothes looking good as new, so we're disappointed to hear this!

This pen ruined my brand new white sweatshirt and white tshirt after spot treating less noticeable stains than what I got after using the tide Togo pen. If you want to share more about this, so we can help, just give us a ring at: (800) 879-8433 when you get a chance! None of these products offered the soaking option, and none indicated that you should scrub the fabric first to break the substance from the material. If maintaining the quality of your favorite shirts matters most, Shout – Advanced Gel is the best option for overnight treatment without damaging fabric. These easy to use pens take out stains pretty well, and as someone who seems to spill a lot of food on their clothing, I keep these handy wherever I go.Thanks to its powerful cleaning solution, this easy-to-handle stain removing pen gets small stains out of your clothes before they set in. as long as I can attack a stain pretty soon after it happens, it's no match for this handy little guy. I have one of these scattered everywhere throughout my life; work, the car, my purse and all over the house. Lastly, dye-based stains adhere to materials because of the pigments and dyes necessary to create color in products like ink, paint and hair dye.

And though the other products, like Spray N’ Wash Max and Clorox – Oxymagic, include oxidizing and surfactant agents, the combination of efforts couldn’t beat any of the stains completely. However after washing the hoodie and wearing out tonight noticed two yellow spots where we used this tide stick. To remove the spots, just wash the item using the hottest water safe for the fabric and the recommended amount of Tide.

Most items labeled as colorfast machine-washable or dry-cleanable should be safe to use with the Tide to Go pen. My mother has used it for years in her clothes, and ours and my white dress, formally stained with coffee, is now pristine condition.

This little guy right here is a lifesaver I keep one in my purse one in the car and one in each bathroom of my house!Before using it on your food or drink stain, test it out on another small area of fabric that is not easily visible on your garment. Hydrogen peroxide is a well-known oxidizing agent that, unlike bleach, doesn’t irritate eyes, throats, and lungs.