The testimonials below are from people whom we’ve never met or corresponded with. But their comments invariably are the same: Stain Rx works. Period.

Dr. J.R. from Boca Raton, Florida, wrote to say, “I love your product. There is nothing that works as well.”

Mary, a formerly frustrated stain sufferer in San Francisco, California, had a tough olive oil stain on her favorite cotton blouse. She had tried every type of stain remover. She even took the blouse to the dry cleaners. “The stain did not come out. If fact, I only managed to set the stain instead of getting rid of it.”

Thinking her top was trash, she discovered Stain Rx. “I just rubbed the Stain Rx into the stain . . . and the stain disappeared,” she wrote enthusiastically. “I was sold. It works.”

David from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, had a similar experience. While removing a cable from beneath a desk in his home, David got grease from the keyboard tray on his favorite white work shirt. Washing didn’t work. Neither did bleach.

Two days later, an office assistant gave David some Stain Rx. Once home, he poured the product on the stain, left it for five minutes, came back and rubbed the grease right off the shirt. Now he has “a shirt that looks as it did before I made such a huge mess. Great job!”

“I think I am about to become the poster child for your product.”

Smart? Lucky? Maybe. Or maybe Stain Rx is just the right product for these people’s toughest stain-fighting needs.

Keep your letters coming. Tell us how Stain Rx got your stain out, and we might put it in – our blog.

If you’re facing such stains as a trail of baked beans, barbeque sauce, ketchup or other condiments down the front of a shirt or blouse, or on the lap of the pants, removing the stain shouldn’t be laborious. A few simple steps can help conquer the problem as easily as a chip-shot field goal.

Start by getting off as much of the offending food as possible. Use the edge of a spoon or a dull or butter knife to scrape off the garment. If possible, remove the garment and run cold water through the back of the garment to force the stain from the fabric from behind.

Then use Stain Rx or a liquid enzyme detergent to attack the stain.

Rinse the stain. If necessary, repeat the process until the stain is gone – or as little remains as possible. Finally, apply your normal laundry pre-wash product and let stand before laundering with an enzyme product. Even letting the garment dry outdoors in the sun can provide additional bleaching for stain removal.

If the stain remains, repeat the process – except for that part about spilling beans, sauce or ketchup. Leave those for the plate. And enjoy the rest of your Labor Day holiday. 

Summertime grilling on the barbecue makes for tasty eating. But the charcoal stains can dampen the festivities. 

Grill like a pro? Tackle your stain removal like one, too. If you get charcoal on a garment…

• Immediately remove the garment and moisten the stained area with warm water.
• Apply your stain removal product or household remedy.
• Launder according to the label – or using warm water and the correct bleach that’s safe for the fabric. If the stain persists, try rubbing alcohol – and launder again.

Remember, once laundered, you often won’t get another chance to take on the stain. If you have a stronger stain removal product, it might be wise to try it first – as opposed to a household solution or remedy.

If charcoal stains the carpet or upholstery, dampen a clean white cloth (remember, colored cloths can transfer their colors to further stain the affected area), and blot the area.

If on carpeting, sprinkle corn starch, baking soda or another absorbent product on the stain and let it stand for about an hour. This will draw the liquid from the affected area. Then vacuum the area. Next, treat the area with carpet cleaning solution or your preferred stain removal product.

For upholstery, some also use a combination of liquid dishwashing detergent and cool water (one tablespoon of detergent to two cups of water). Once your concoction is created:

• Dampen the stain with the solution, then…
• Blot the area until the solution is absorbed. Once the stain is gone…
• Use a sponge or clean cloth with cold water to draw out any residue.
• Then blot ’til dry.

Once the spots and stains are clean and dry, return to your barbecue – and enjoy yourself.

While the list of the toughest stains seems as long as our patience for fighting them is short, some stain removers can tackle stains from a wine spill, pet accident or other liquids better than others. But whether you’re using a family remedy or a store-bought product, a few tips can help ensure – or at least improve your changes for – success.

It’s important to tackle all stains with the same timeliness and attention.

1. Time is of the essence. DON’T just throw it in the laundry. And don’t set it aside to treat later. Most stains can be removed – or at least minimized – if they’re addressed as soon as possible. Allowed to linger, stains tend to set into the fabric, carpet fibers or upholstery, and can be difficult or impossible to completely remove. Spot treat it immediately, giving the product or remedy time to work. Then, wash it according to label instructions.
2. Test for color fastness. Some fabrics can be easily faded or damaged during attempts at stain removal – no matter what product is used. For carpets, test the product on a corner that it out of sight. For clothing, test low on the garment – maybe where it will be tucked in, or on the inside of the hem. If the remedy or product doesn’t change, smear, smudge or diminish the color, you’re probably safe to take on the stain itself.
3. Cold water, cold water and can we say it again cold water, use cold water to rinse off excess and to rinse out stain removal solution, then launder. Remember  HEAT sets stains, so NO heat drying until stain is completely removed, retreat the stain until  completely gone. 
4. Don’t give up. If your household remedy doesn’t seem to be working, don’t just give up. That will only give the stain a chance to set. It might be time to use a stain removal product like Stain Rx, which is formulated and designed for the job.  Have it on hand, buy it now,  and when you need it like a good friend, it will be there.

The 2BASnob website has been an invaluable source of news, insights and value for coffee, tea, beer and wine lovers for more than five years. With Stain Rx’s proven ability to tackle red wine, berry, blood, iodine, grass, hair dye and ink stains, the selection of Stain Rx as its stain remover of choice was simple – based on actual hands-on experience.

According to the website, “being a snob is not about thinking you’re better than someone else just because you happen to know more about a particular subject. It is simply being passionate about something.”

Stain Rx users have been passionate about their favorite stain removal product for years. We continually receive letters of praise from loyal customers. Recently, we have begun following the comments about our stain-removing product on QVC’s website.  

After appearing on the QVC network three times and selling tens of thousands of units, the comments keep pouring in about how well Stain Rx removes the wide variety of stains we all encounter every day.

With an overall product rating of 4 out of 5 stars, more than three-fourths of customers would recommend Stain Rx to a friend.

User MMac posted:  

“This cleaner is really something. I moved to a house with beige carpet in some rooms. My dog had oral surgery and, naturally, got sick on the carpet. The problem was I didn’t find it until long after the fact and it was dry. After precleaning with water, the stain was so dark and I thought it would be there forever. I remembered I had this product and tried it. Oh, good heavens, the stain disappeared after one application. I never thought it would work like this. I also used it on car mats with great success. It’s really worth the investment. A real keeper!” 

What do you think of Stain Rx? How do you purchase the product? Online, in stores, by calling QVC directly whenever Stain Rx is featured?  Leave a comment below for a chance to win a free purse-sized bottle!

Some find a combination of toothpaste and Worcestershire sauce to work. But eHow.com notes that the mixture may not be as powerful as a commercial cleaner.

Stain Rx has been used for decades to remove from surfaces, clothing, carpet and upholstery stains, including those from red wine, berries, blood, iodine, grass, and fresh hair dye. It even tackles grease and sauces.

Recently we discovered that it’s also an effective solution for cleaning tarnished brass and copper household items. We tested it on copper-clad cookware, bathroom fixtures, door and cabinet hardware, and uncoated brass.

The results were as impressive as they were easy to achieve. Simply soak the item to restore it to its original shine. Depending on the severity of the tarnish, the process can take from one hour to one night.

With the wide variety of stains people encounter every day, having one product to tackle almost all of them can be a relief.

Have you found any new uses for your favorite stain remover? Do you have any household remedies or solutions that work well on particularly difficult stains? Leave a comment to let us know.

Please Note: With certain collectables – removing the tarnish/patina may affect the value of your item.

This was the product’s fourth appearance on the home shopping channel.

We have been very successful the last several times we featured Stain Rx on QVC, and sold out our entire order. QVC’s customers have come to expect only the very best, and we’re happy that Stain Rx is meeting and exceeding their standards.

QVC featured a special value pack for sale, which included a 16 ounce household size and two 1 ounce purse / travel size mini-bottles.

The selection process to appear on QVC was rigorous, requiring Cambridge Diagnostic Products to back up all claims with third-party independent lab testing. This necessitated independent lab testing showing complete removal of more than 20 stubborn stains. These included red wine, black mascara and tomato sauce. Hard to remove stains, such as blood, grape juice, strawberries, raspberries and coffee were also completely dissolved.

Originally used in laboratories for more than 45 years as Erado-Sol, Stain Rx has been proven safe to use on many fabrics, surfaces and even hands. Tests conducted on woven fabric, upholstery and carpet displayed no surface damage. Stain Rx does not contain harsh oxidizing agents, such as peroxide or chlorine bleach. However, the product is strong enough to rejuvenate both white and colored fabric when added to a regular wash load.

In addition, Stain Rx was thoroughly examined and evaluated by a test panel from the Cooking Club of America in 2006.  A group of 550 members granted the product its Recommended Seal of Approval, based on their evaluation of 10 different attributes, including quality, performance and appearance.  In a study of stain removers, the University of California – Davis also named Stain Rx as the best commercially available red wine stain remover.  Additionally, Food and Wine magazine cited the product in its “125 Reasons We Love Wine” cover story as the most effective wine stain remover.

We receive hundreds of unsolicited emails and letters each year from consumers and lab technicians who think they have discovered the best kept secret of the cleaning product industry.  In partnering with QVC once again, we look forward to introducing our product to a new audience.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (January 14, 2009) – Stain Rx, the nation’s most effective red wine stain remover and all-around household problem-solver, will be a featured product on QVC Thursday, Jan. 15.

“We’re excited about the prospect for increased exposure of Stain Rx to millions of households”, said Gary Gold, Co-CEO of Cambridge Diagnostic Products, manufacturer of Stain Rx. “QVC is known for its high standards, and we’re confident that customers will love the product.”

QVC will feature a special value pack, which includes a 16 oz household size and two 1 oz. purse/travel size mini-bottles.

The selection process was rigorous, requiring Cambridge Diagnostic Products to back up all claims with third-party independent lab testing. This required independent lab testing, which showed complete removal of more than 20 stubborn stains, including everything from red wine to black mascara. Hard to remove stains, such as blood, tomato sauce, grape juice, strawberries, raspberries and coffee were also completely dissolved.

Originally used in laboratories for more than 45 years (as Erado-Sol), Stain Rx has been proven safe to use on many fabrics, surfaces and even hands. Tests conducted on woven fabric, upholstery and carpet displayed no surface damage. Stain Rx does not contain harsh oxidizing agents, such as peroxide or chlorine bleach. However, the product is strong enough to rejuvenate both white and colored fabric when added to a regular wash load.

In addition, Stain Rx was thoroughly examined and evaluated by a test panel from the Cooking Club of America. A group of 550 members granted the product its Recommended Seal of Approval, based on their evaluation of 10 different attributes, including quality, performance and appearance. In a study of stain removers and home remedies, the University of California – Davis also named Stain Rx as the best commercially available red wine stain remover. Additionally, Food and Wine Magazine cited the product among its “125 Reasons We Love Wine” cover story as the most effective wine stain remover.

“We receive hundreds of unsolicited emails and letters each year from consumers and lab technicians who think they have discovered the best kept secret of the cleaning product industry,” said Roy Gold, Co-CEO of Cambridge Diagnostic Products, “In partnering with QVC, we look forward to introducing our product to a whole new audience”.

For more information about Stain Rx, call 1-800-525-6262 or visit www.stainrx.com.

ABOUT CAMBRIDGE DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS, INC.:

Cambridge Diagnostic Products, Inc. is an in vitro diagnostic manufacturing company based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Founded in 1953, the company has built a solid reputation and earned the respect of top healthcare companies and laboratories worldwide. Its product lines include hematology staining products, stain removers, fecal occult blood determination, an anticoagulant, a platelet counting fluid and a urinary sediment stain. For more information, visit www.ecamco.com.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Don Silver or Marielle Sologuren of Boardroom Communications, (954) 370-8999, donsil@boardroompr.com or msologuren@boardroompr.com, both for Cambridge Diagnostic Products, Inc