travel size stain remover pen

The Most Effective On-the-Go Stain Removers

By Rachel Chang

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Just before my first trip back to France in a decade, I upgraded my go-to travel top from my beloved (but worn-out)  New Balance pullover to a new Tentree TreeWaffle half zip , thrilled to be markedly more presentable, yet just as comfy, en route to Paris . My first order of business was reuniting with the steak frites I’d longed for from  Le Relais de L’entrecôte —but a few bites in, I found myself with a quarter-sized oil stain on said new shirt.

A quick dab of a Wet Ones antibacterial wipe did nothing. Neither did that night’s scrub with soap in the ironically named  Hotel Fabric . Hopeful it wasn’t that bad, I slipped on the shirt again as I continued on to Bordeaux —but after running into colleagues earlier than expected, I splurged on hotel laundry service, pointing out the spot to the lovely staff at  Villas Foch . I returned that night to a neatly pressed, but still stained, top—and a 13є bill.

The shirt stayed rolled up in my suitcase the rest of the trip. When I got home, I followed an online suggestion to use baking soda on pesky oil stains. With an old toothbrush, I scrubbed the spot with  Arm & Hammer and threw it into the wash. But when I opened the machine door, the powder had turned a huge patch from tan to pink, making the shirt completely discolored.

I couldn’t help thinking that the travel disaster was preventable, had I simply brought along on-the-go stain removers. Despite being an  overprepared, paranoid packer , I had given up after a history of ruined fabrics. 

After this incident, I decided it was time to find a brand I could trust. And who better to test the products with me than good ol' mom—despite being a klutzy kid who left every dim sum meal with a shirt full of sauce stains, all I remember is perfectly pristine clothes thanks to a little magic touch from my mom. 

Read on for the best stain remover for clothes to keep on hand while you travel, plus more great back-up options.

How we tested these out

When it comes to packable stain removers,  Shout Wipe & Go (formerly called  Shout Wipes ) and  Tide to Go Stain Remover Pens have been the biggest names since they came onto the market in the late 1990s and mid 2000s, respectively. But for due diligence, I scoured the internet for any kind of self-proclaimed stain remover that promised to remove stains on the go. 

Over the holidays, I took an old T-shirt—one that was 100 percent cotton, as my mom felt the fabric was one of the tougher ones to get stains out of—and caked it with substances travelers might come upon when looking sharp matters (think business trips, destination weddings, or a celebratory getaway). I doused it with mud, chocolate, soy sauce, salsa, red wine, olive oil, and lipstick.

As my mom watched me purposefully create stains, she looked doubtfully at the lineup of stain removers. Her skepticism only gave the lineup of products an even bigger challenge as we started going down the line to test them out. 

Things to remember

• Different fabrics may react differently to each stain remover. It’s always wise to first check for colorfastness by soaking a hidden corner of a garment in warm water and detergent for few minutes and see if the color runs on a white paper towel.
• While most of these products are meant to be quick fixes—especially when you're on the road and access to a washing machine is limited—your clothes should provide quality and durability for a long time. So heed the specific care instructions for each piece by reading the labels and following accordingly. 
• The type of stain and how it sits on the particular fabric means that no two solutions may be the same every time, so treat each incident individually. 
• And a bonus tip from mom: “Wash out stains as soon as you see them. Go the bathroom right away and scrub it out before it settles into the fabrics,” she says. “Then when you get home, wash it properly.”

With its compact design as a 5 ⅛"-long marker-like pen, the Tide to Go Stain Remover Pen is no doubt the easiest to tote around, whether it’s in a carry-on , fanny pack , or even a fancy clutch at a wedding, and is my pick for the best stain remover for clothes to take on the go. When a mess does occur, simply uncap the device, and apply firm pressure to the tip to release the formula onto the stain. The design keeps the control in your hands, giving you the ability to regulate how much of the liquid is needed for each particular situation.

Next, take the angled tip with sharp corners and rub on the spot. The combination of the applied friction and the formula itself works wonders on every substance we tried it on. The chocolate smudge completely disappeared and the soy sauce color diluted on contact. While lipstick was harder, it lightened the shade more than any other product on this list. In fact, it whitened the fabric so much that my mom even asked if there was bleach in it. (There isn’t.) 

Just to make sure that it wasn’t a fluke, when I returned home, I tried it on a new set of stains. Squished blueberries and dark roast coffee were easily removed, while an ink pen was about the same as the lipstick. Then I put it to the real test with a Sharpie. Despite it being a permanent marker, some of the stain did start to dilute—but it also started spreading the black ink into a bit of halo around the mark. Even so, this still topped the list for both ease of use and ability to zap out spots.

A powerful alternative 

Billing itself as a “portable stain removal,” Shout Wipe & Go’s 3" x 2.2" single-use packets each contain one 4.7" x 5.9" wipe. While it definitely takes more elbow grease and effort to really get stains out, the textured surface of the cloth helps create friction to quickly get rid of problem areas. The wipe isn’t soaked with liquid, so you won’t be left with a big wet spot either. 

From the dark soy sauce to the olive oils, it definitely “lightens” the stains, as my mom put it. Though her instinct was to add on, “It seems to only temporarily clean it, and when you get home you need to still work on it.” In the end, we did determine it was a solid runner-up, or as Mom put it frankly, “pretty good.”

Worth noting: Be sure to use the packets before they dry out. In full disclosure, I haven't had this set long enough to see how long it takes to get to that state, but without any expiration dates on them, some care will have to be taken to maintain a fresh batch. Another downfall: You do literally have to get your hands wet to massage out those spots.

Specialized needs

For deodorant stains .

The only thing more frustrating than sweat stains is deodorant stains. But Hollywood Fashion Secrets Deodorant Removing Sponge clearly has a marquee-worthy superpower. Taking an old stick of  Dove deodorant , I obnoxiously rubbed in every which way on the inside of a dark blue shirt, caking it with a full-on layer of white. Impressively, the unassuming pink sponge erased every mark like it was nothing—or as Mom put it, cleaned it all off “like a lint remover.” 

While lightweight at 0.64 ounces, the 3.5" x 6.5" x 0.5" sponge may seem big to tote around; to save space, you could cut it in half. After all, it does the same work no matter how big it is. 

For red wine spills 

My steak frites-induced oil spot wasn’t the only stain tragedy I had on that recent European trip. While I was at a formal banquet dinner for the  European Capitals of Smart Tourism in Valencia , the young man sitting next to me flung his arm at one point, completely knocking a generously-filled glass of red wine into my lap all over my dress. Every person at the table immediately looked at me with sympathy, understanding the horror of a red wine stain. 

I was thrilled to locate this two-ounce size of Wine Away, a non-toxic formula with no bleach or phosphates that also helps neutralize odor with a light citrus scent. Even with just one spray, the red wine seemed to evaporate. With a few more pumps, the stain was completely gone within minutes. The shockingly impressive results also worked on soy sauce, but not quite as well. As Mom pointed out, “Wine Away only works for wine!”

Other options we liked

It’s hard to resist anything with a homemade-like label and squeeze bottle. The two-ounce bottle is easy to stash on the go, though the directions are a bit contradictory. On the one hand, it says “just a drop is all it takes to remove…” with a list of items from oil and grease to make-up, grass, rust, and blood. But the actual step-by-step instructions say to let it sit for five to 10 minutes and then to wash by hand or in the machine, and then rinse thoroughly to get rid of stains. 

We tried it both ways. Indeed, as soon as it made contact with the coffee and soy sauce stains, they vanished. Even lipstick lightened quite a bit with just touching it with a few dabs. Then I washed them all out in the sink, with pretty impressive results. All of the soy sauce was gone, and while the lipstick was tough, it still was fainter than most others—though I was now left with wet clothing.  That said, I also tried a few squirts of the stain remover on a months-old white stain on my black Zara leggings that I had been dousing with regular Shout every time I put it in the wash. And low and behold, one section came out completely clean for the first time and another was dulled to the point it's barely noticeable. So apparently there is some truth to a grandmother’s formula—as well as a mom’s expertise. 

When I pulled out the pen-style stain remover—just a wee bit bigger than the Tide pen at 5.5" with 20 millimeters in each—my mom immediately had brand recognition. “This one is famous—I think a lot of people use OxiClean for regular laundry,” she said. But moments later, she flipped sides. “Ai yo! This one doesn’t remove anything at all,” she said. “Oxi is no good.” 

Still, she kept trying, as bubbles started popping out of its grooved surface as she rubbed. That traction helped with the salsa and soy sauce, and it didn’t create that problematic halo effect as some of the other similar ones. 

More we tried, but didn't love

A tad larger than a Shout Wipe packet at 3.5" x 2.5", the Emergency Stain Rescue—full name: A Little Red Wipe of Emergency Stain Rescue—comes in glossier and seemingly stronger packaging. Inside, the 4" x 6" wipe is all about clean ingredients, bragging that it’s free of peroxide, chlorine, phosphates, parabens, or any “nasty stuff”—and is also  Environmental Working Group-certified . 

While the natural ingredients are a major check in the plus column, and it worked fairly well on basic food and drink spots (including red wine), the Emergency Stain Rescue didn’t fare so well on tougher stains, especially lipstick. After rubbing it out a bit, there was a pink halo around the original stain—and it only set in more as it dried out. Perhaps it’s because, despite it being billed as an “on-the-spot” solution, the directions on the back actually say it does require running it through the wash after treating the spot as well.

There was something very familiar about this Miss Mouth Messy Eater’s Stain Treater packet despite its clearly designed-for-kids facade—complete with the labeling, “A parental essential: non-toxic and effective.” That’s when I noticed it was from the  Hate Stains company, just like the Emergency Stain Rescue above. In fact, they have the exact same ingredients, just with different packaging. 

The set we purchased also came with a spray (slightly too large for air travel at four ounces). A few pumps on the lipstick stain did nothing, but the wipe did remove a bit of it after some friction was applied. After washing it out in the sink, it all looked like a layer had been lift, yet still wasn’t anything standout.

If fun is a factor, then Delta Carbona Push & Wipe wins by a landslide. These 1.5" circular pods contain two chambers, one to keep the 9" x 8.6" wipe dry and the other with the cleansing formula. When you’re ready to use it, push down on the perforated portion, which will reveal the wipe and release the liquid. Give it about 10 seconds and watch it grow, then remove and use. 

“How neat—it’s something new,” my mom said. “What a good device.” But sadly, that’s where the excitement ended. We found the wipes to be dryer than the other towelette, which was a mystery. Once we started scrubbing, another odd sensation started. “It feels like it’s just soap all over,” she said. “It’s sudsy.” While it had moderate results on most substances, the lipstick stain was its downfall. Instead of lifting it off the fabric, it actually spread and stained a greater area.

Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover

Stop stains on the spot.

Portable , pen-like design

Fits neatly into briefcases, purses, drawers, or car compartments

#1 instant stain remover*

No mess, nothing to throw away, nothing to get on hands

Doesn't contain bleach

Make sure you’re prepared to face unexpected stains with the Tide to go stain pen. Tide to go is an instant stain remover designed to help eliminate some of the toughest fresh food and drinks stains on the spot. Thanks to its powerful cleaning solution, this easy-to-handle stain removing pen gets small stains out of your clothes before they set in. Best of all, Tide to Go travels easily to stop stains on the spot.

Powerful solution breaks stains down; microfiber pad lifts and absorbs them. Works well on tomato juice, ketchup, BBQ sauce, grape juice, coffee, wine, tea, chocolate syrup, and more.

*based on sales

How to Use Tide to Go:

Remove excess residue from stain.

Press tip onto stain to release desired amount of solution.

Rub tip gently across the stain to remove it.

When necessary, add more liquid, and continue rubbing gently.

Overall Review

Used on a small stain on a white denim jacket. Turned my jacket YELLOW. Washed and it still has a big yellow stain on it. (Even bigger than the small stain I had prior) ruined my jacket. DO NOT USE. I WILL NEVER USE THIS AGAIN.

I checked to see if this contained bleach, it allegedly does NOT. However, it ruined my brand new Nike hoodie I just paid $100 for. Whatever is in this thing destroys colors. Not happy!

I love the tide pen! I always have one on me. It’s helped me in so many situations! It works really well to get small stains out, I’m always amazed at the power of it.

I recently picked up a tide to go pen to keep handy for those coffee stains or accidental food that falls on light or white shirts for the office. Today was the day...I thought I had a rescue to the food that accidently fell on my shirt during lunch. This pen was supposed to clear my shirt for my meeting in the afternoon. I looked down shortly after treatment and was shocked to find two yellow stained circles. HUGE disappointment! I would have been better off leaving the stain alone untreated until I got home. I can't say I'd recommend this product to anyone, unless you like having stained circles on your nice clothes too.

I saw this pen all over TikTok so i decided to go buy one at my local five below my boyfriend got a stain on his shirt at a party so I ran to grab my pen I used it on his shirt and the spot started to turn white I immediately washed the shirt and now the spot where the stain was is bleached I’m not happy

Excellent thing that helps with all stains, perfectly copes and quickly with its task. Small volume, which is convenient to take with you. Easy to use, apply to the stain, enough for a long time. The price is not high .

Tide pens are a staple in our home! They’ve removed stains from spaghetti sauce, hot chocolate, and more from our white table cloth. I’ve removed pen from clothing. One pen lasts a long time and is easy to use. Tide pens are great for cleaning up quick messes when you don’t have time to run a load of laundry.

I don’t know what they put into this but it works wonders! Even on white clothes. I love the portability and ease of use, there really is nothing else like it. It is a little stinky but the smell doesn’t linger, and the benefits outweigh the stink!

Okay, ladies, this is a product that every single woman needs to have in their laundry room! Whether you're a mama like me or just have stains that need a little help, this is what you need! All my kiddos, berry messes, formula spit ups, grass stains, juice, spaghetti sauce, or just dirt and grime from playing outside, this literally works on absolutely everything!!! Just pick it up and have it on hand. Trust me you'll thank me for it! It's literally a little magic want that makes stains disappear! You use it like a pen and go over whatever it is that needs a little extra TLC! I now literally keep them in my car, laundry room, kitchen draws everywhere!

I used this product on light colored kacky children’s pants, and all the spots bleached out!!! I don’t know what to do now!!! Any suggestions??? Ty! I have always used tide for laundry and love it…

Bought this hoping for the best and to my surprise it worked awesome for what I needed, usually a lot of things don’t seem to work as well as they say but this actually works

The pen is compact and easy to carry around, making it perfect for on-the-go stain emergencies. The design is sleek and the cap securely snaps on, ensuring that the pen won't leak in my bag. I also appreciate that it doesn't have a strong chemical scent like other stain removers. But what really sets this pen apart is its ability to remove tough stains instantly. I've used it on everything from coffee spills to makeup stains and it has worked like magic every time. The pen has a soft scrubber tip that helps to work the solution into the fabric, making it even more effective. One of the best things about this pen is that it doesn't require any water or additional cleaning products. I simply apply the solution and let it dry, and the stain is completely gone. This saves me time and hassle, especially when I'm out and about. Another great feature of this pen is that it is safe to use on most fabrics, including delicate ones like silk and wool. I've never had any issues with discoloration or damage to my clothes, which is a huge plus.

I keep a tide to go stick in my bathroom, in my car, and In my purse at all times. Tide to go sticks are conveniently sized for travel and storage, however they contain enough product to last what seems like a lifetime. Tide to go sticks are extremely effective, even on stains like black coffee on a white teeshirt.

I used the tide pen on several spots on my couch and it left dark spots where the spots were and didn't even remove the stains. I am very unhappy with this product.

This pen comes in handy as a mom of two! I am always on the go with the kiddos and there’s times where i am eating in the vechicle anytime I have an accident it being spilling ketchup or juice this pen removes the stain without a problem.

This nifty little pen comes everywhere with me! With just a press of the tip on a stain, I am able to remove small, inconvenient stains in a matter of seconds. The pen doesn’t contain bleach, which is perfect for removing stains from delicate and colored materials. I’ve even used this on cloth handbags and it works wonderfully! So convenient and reliable!

I love the tide pen. It comes in so handy whenever a little splash of food hits your top, or your pants. The only thing is you do have to use it quite literally.

Having a pen in my purse has been a life saver! It’s easy on the go, and is small enough I can throw it in a purse, the car, or the laundry room basket. It does a great job at getting out stain right in the moment, instead of waiting until I get home

Let me tell you, I’m messy. I can’t go a day with spilling something on myself, on the table or on the floor. And when these spills happen, Tide To Go is my saving grace. Gets majority of stains out with leaving unwanted marks on my clothes. Plus, at pen size it’s perfect to store on the car, in a purse, in a gym bag or in your desk (or have one at each place). Definitely recommend these.

Perfect on the go stain remover, fits so easily in your purse, removes stains in 10 minutes or less. Can use it on multiple types of clothing. Scent is neutral and isn’t fruity

I always have a Tide to Go in my purse. It’s great for those unexpected spills, stains, etc. that you won’t be able to take care of while out and about.

I’ve never had any issues with this product but recently I decided to use it on my new white shirt, to remove a coffee stain. It removed the coffee stain but then left me with a bigger yellow stain. Very disappointed. I applied water on the stain to see if it helped but nothing. Seems counterproductive that I use a product to remove a stain and I’m left with a bigger one.

The Tide to-go pen has helped me remove spots on my clothing in various pinches. I have used it for when I had makeup on my shirt before an interview. I have used it when I had something on a new shirt that I didn't know where the spot came from. I have used it on handbag cloth interior spots. I recommend carrying one!

Used it on a T-shirt with recent spaghetti stains and the stains didn’t come off and looked more vibrant on the shirt. I also used it on multiple spots on a brand new jacket cause I wanted to keep it nice since it was so new, and it’s now ruined with orange bleach like spots all over it. Ruined my clothes

This is perfect for on the go. I had a stain and I used it and it went away! It’s convenient and portable. It’s easy to carry anywhere with its small size. It’s a good solution to handle small stains while you’re out.

I used this product on my jeans and it visibly discolored them. Now my favorite pair of jeans that I’ve had for years are ruined. Do not use this product on blue jeans.

It is an ongoing joke with our friends because my husband always has a tide pen. He will pull one out of his pocket anywhere. As the person that does his laundry I appreciate it because the sooner you treat a stain the better. These work great and are easy to treat a spot. They are great for those hard to get out stains too.

Easy to throw in your bag and have on the go with unexpected stained. It’s a must have for me to take to work so fix any stains from my lunch with it being quick drying and effective. There is no overpowering scent that lasts on my clothes.

I leave these around everywhere!! They’re such a life saver for stain pre-treatments. I swear by them, they get out 95% of stains and 100% if you treat them immediately. They’ve even saved red sauce on white shirts for me. Obsessed with this product

These are my go to when there are random stains! It gets most out - as long as you catch them early enough. I also appreciate that it fits in my purse, and doesn’t have any sort of off putting smell.

Tried this on a crazy panic whim when I got red hair dye all over my new desk. Pressed this on, left for a minute and scrubbed off and the dye was GONE! Nothing has ever worked for this before so I am in total shock

Great for on the go! Best to use on fresh stains to ensure that it is best removed and actually worked. If you are prone to stains from food, this comes in handy a lot!

Small and compact. Perfect for an emergency wedding kit. Got this for my wedding and it came in handy. It’ll take basic stains out. Nothing crazy like red wine though.

I’ve always loved these but my tide pen has a plastic tip and it picked my husband’s new UA shorts. I’m so disappointed and will not purchase more with this plastic tip!

I recently discovered this after years and I  loooove this! Is 100% effective and is super useful because you can take it with you everywhere. If you are clumsy like me this would be your new best friend!

I have been using this product since middle school and I am now in my first year of college. When I say buy this product you need to. This removes stains perfectly and in a matter of seconds :))!!

Like the title says, will create another bigger stain with a dark outline. Do not use.

I bought the Tide To Go in a 7/11 store at first I was excited since it was new to the market though after opening I was really disappointed to smell the scent. It smells like poop for real. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

These are so perfect to through in your purse or car! Never fails, I always get something on me and they are just perfect for a which spot clean!!!!

Amazing pen for dirty clothes, for me it’s the best to have in my purse for go out or travel, it’s amazing with white shirts, with kids we needed a lot

Used this to remove small makeup stain from a white cotton dress. The tide stick ended up leaving a much larger and more obvious yellow stain on the dress. It is now unwearable.

Ignore in the photo that some of the label got removed not sure what happened. It’s an alright stain remover…it doesn’t always remove a stain but it does something… i used it for my school emergency kit and it was okay

The Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Pen is a handy and compact solution for dealing with unexpected stains on clothing while on the go. This pen-like stain remover is designed to quickly and effectively treat stains, helping to prevent them from setting in and ruining your clothes. One of the standout features of the Tide To Go pen is its portability. It's small enough to fit in a purse, pocket, or travel bag, making it convenient to carry with you wherever you may need it. This makes it an excellent tool for those moments when spills or stains happen when you least expect them. Using the Tide To Go pen is simple and straightforward. You just need to remove the cap, press the tip of the pen onto the stained area, and gently rub the stained fabric. The stain remover solution is released onto the fabric, and you can see the stain lifting as you rub. It's important to follow the instructions on the packaging for best results. The Tide To Go pen is effective at treating a wide range of stains, from coffee and food spills to ink and more. It's particularly useful for dealing with stains before they have a chance to set in, which can greatly improve the chances of successful stain removal. While the Tide To Go pen is generally effective, it's important to note that it may not completely remove all types of stubborn or set-in stains. In some cases, you may need to treat the stain multiple times or follow up with a more intensive cleaning method. In summary, the Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Pen is a convenient and useful tool for tackling stains on the spot. Its portability and ease of use make it a valuable addition to your stain-fighting arsenal, especially when you're away from home. Just remember that while it's great for quick and minor stains, more challenging stains may require additional treatment.

It works amazing. It's perfect for on the go or quick and easy stains. I personally like to keep mine in my bag just in case. When I do get a stain, the tide to go pen makes it really easy. All I have to do is push and scrub with the applicator.

I know it sounds dramatic. But these pens are lifesavers! As a mother I am constantly getting stains lol and I do not want to walk around with stains on me. These work so well! I always keep one in my purse. I even use them on the kids, because you know they always make a mess.

The pen is a very good and useful idea yes, but my personal problem with it is that afterwards you have a huge wet spot on your clothes. It’s not very practical for bright clothing. For black clothes it’s alright but I just don’t like that it leaves a wet spot after I use it. Other than that it’s not bad at all.

i used it on my white converse to get out a stain and the tide pen stained my converse yellow… i owned the converse less than a day. i’ve tried every method possible to get the tide pen stain out but it looks like the stain is permenant. it for the other stain out but caused a new stain lol… very sad.

Tide brand is trusted to my family and stain remover is one in my purse to go to town, personally I do use it on my kids close or special events party’s you never know when that unwanted drop would ruin your garment, cleans sharp and dries fast, I love that it’s in such compact container that you can sneak and place it in your small purse, highly recommend to all who likes to treat dirty spot right away! It works!

It is super easy to carry around and it is a necessity to have. Stains always happen and it’s best to have these to carry around because they are always helpful for you and everyone around.

I bought this pen and put a small amount on my shirt's stain for two hours and put the shirt together in the washer. It turned out so clean, the stain wasn't there anymore.

The pen color bleeds onto my hands and clothes when it gets wet.

Love love love these tide to go pens. Im always spilling something on myself and these are life saving. And so convenient to fit in your pocket or purse

I hope all is well. I’m not sure about everyone else’s experience but the Tide Pen ruined a $50 shirt of mine. This was my first time using the product so I thought I was good but using the Tide Pen on green shirt caused EXTREME discoloration, I kind of wish I could upload a picture to show. My shirt now has a pretty sizable discolored patch in the front where the initial stain was slight . I would not recommend using this product, stick to the immediate soap and water. I thought this product would help but it really ruined my $50 shirt.

I love these Tide to go pens. If your a parent like me, little ones are sometimes getting spills on their clothes and with the Tide Pen you just wipe and your good. For any little accidents you may have these are amazing. And small enough to keep in your purse or diaper bag. It really works to get the stains out on the go.

I've used this on white upholstered fabric to get rid of cat dirt stains and it was amazing. So when my partner spilt his hot black tea on our new white and grey nylon carpet, after I'd poured cold water on it to dilute it (which didn't seem to do much) I reached for carpet cleaners and none of them worked. By the time I remembered about the Tide Instant Stain remover I figured I'd 'set' the stain with all the carpet removers - and other cleaning things like white vinegar and baking soda - that I'd already used. But NO! IT WORKED! It took a few days but it slowly started disappearing. I had to give it two applications but we got there in the end. Thank you Tide, you saved the day!

I will keep a tide to go pen in my purse because I have two little girls who are always making a mess. I hate that. I’m wearing stains in their clothes especially when we are Going to an outing.

The tide togo pen is great and seems to work pretty well on small stains that just occurred, not if they have been sitting a while. It also seems to dry out pretty fast, causing to buy new ones frequently.

Tide to go sticks are a godsend! As a very clumsy and messy individual this product is a life saver! I keep one in my bedroom, in my car, in my purses at all times! Simply dab and rub the product into any glaring stain and it virtually disappears in mere minutes! Don’t waste any more time and purchase this product!

This product is AMAZING!!!!! It's perfect for the little stains /or the stains when your away from home!! Tonight I was vacuuming down on my knees when I stood up I had a sticky spot on my knee. Even though it looked like grease, I'm not sure what it was, bc it smelled too. But, I couldn't stop vacuuming right away bc there was some glass on the floor and not only did I not wanna step on it, I couldn't let my dogs step on it. So I had to hurry finish. By the time I got to go treat it several minutes have passed. But, I figured hey this will put the pen to the ultimate test. I only pressed the pen on the spot did NOT rub it or anything look you can barely see the spot! The spot was dark brown, very close to black. But, the it actually started to disappear before my eyes!! Once I rub the stain I'm positive the rest will come out! This product is well worth the money!! And I've had this pen for over a year haven't used it before this (that's why it's so faded lol) I could kick myself in the butt for it!!

works well if you get it on a stain quickly. nice to keep in your purse or desk. has saved me multiple times when i spill coffee on myself.

The Tide to go stick is a genius idea. This comes in handy for someone like me who tends to spill on herself. The only downside is sometimes it leaves a mark and the smell of it isn't to good. I keep one in my purse, desk and my car.

this is a lifesaver when you get small spot stains on your clothes. me and my roommates use this religiously and it works great! i need to buy more of this

There must have been a change in the formula because I’ve used this product with no issues in the past, and have been quite satisfied with this product that it became a staple for me to take everywhere I go. 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. Not to mention it smells terrible. I must have spent a few bucks for the pen so no loss to me there, but I’m left with over $100 in damaged clothing.

This product does not work. My white shirt after using this product has a yellow stain on the area it was used. The smell was strong.

One in the laundry room, one in the purse and one in every room. This handy little pen goes a long way in saving our family’s clothes from accidents and mishaps.

I did loved the way it removed the coffee stain from my shirt but soon I realized that came with a price...the price of smelling like baby vomit all day long. I would love to know is this normal for tide pens to smell like this?? Dose the pen expired?? Can tide provide an SDS sheet ?

You need to change the smell. It does not smell like tide at all. It smells like poop. You can not use on the go because the smell is overwhelming gross!! If it smelled like tide I use for washing clothes it would be much better! Please change the smell! 🤢🤮

This product should not be sold, used this on a couple small spots on a brand new white hoodie- seemed to clean it. However after washing the hoodie and wearing out tonight noticed two yellow spots where we used this tide stick. Very frustrating as this was a brand new very expensive hoodie. We would have been better off leaving the stain alone.

Sitting in my laundry room crying right now. I had the tinniest spot from blackberries on my brand new $50 pants and used the tide pen. I all the sudden noticed it was stripping the color so I stopped and threw them in the washing mashine quick to get it off. Well all that did is cause it to spread and now I have a baseball size area of my jeans that is completely stripped of its color 😭 We don’t just have money to go buy new jeans and I’ve been waiting a while for these and now they’re completely ruined 😭 Tide do you refund for ruined clothing by your products?

The best results for this is if you use this right Away. It does require quite a bit of rubbing and scrubbing. The pros of this: it’s easy to use and pretty straight forward with its “push down to get the cleaning solution out, scrub with the included brush”. It doesn’t work on ink stains and I feel like accidental pen stains on my clothes are the most common.

I got coffee on my hoodie so I used a ride stick to fix it. It didn’t remove the stain, it lightened the color of the fabric where I placed it and there is a noticeable thin blue line around the lightened color. I tried to fix it with water and it made the blue line spread out even more. It’s a large and very noticeable section of my hoodie that has been ruined. Thanks a lot tide I literally can’t stop crying

This product is perfect for on-the-go and to get out small stains that you might get during the day. It’s the perfect size to keep in your purse, wallet, pocket, backpack, etc.

Used several times on various clothing. Each time it doesn’t do as good a job to remove the stain and leaves a residue that requires a wash. So much for “to go”. I also used it on a new expensive hoodie and it left a permanent discoloration. Awful product. Use oxiclean stain pen instead. Never fails me

I got a bit of grease on my shirt while eating in the car. I get my Tide to go out and put it on the stain so it doesn't set. It honestly smells like vomit and it didn't even get the stain out of my blouse. I'm so upset. I had so many business meetings that day and you could tell the people in the room with me could smell the awful smell as well. I would never tell someone to use this. It does not work and it smells terrible,

Unfortunately for me the product did not remove any Blue Ink stain from a Blue Ink Gel Pen Stain that leaked in my white shirt pocket. No difference at all. Firstly, I followed instructions, removed the shirt placed in cold water and applied soap, scrubbing with a cloth. This did not remove much stain at all. I then used toothpaste on stain, and this removed the majority of the stain however stain could still be scene. I then used tide to go pen on stain, applied twice, removed with cold water and soap after rubbing in, however unfortunately in my case the stain remained the same. Thee was no difference at all. I had most success just using toothpaste. Perhaps I will have better luck next time, however in this case it was worth a shot to try, but I had better results using toothpaste.

Got a blue ink stain on a white shirt. Bought stain stick applied it within 30 minutes of the stain -- nothing and I mean nothing came out.

I was at a wedding and had a female mishap. Tide to go got all of the blood out of my dress!

I just found the flower girl dress my daughter wore in my wedding December 1998. It got shoved in the back of a closet and forgotten. I now have three grand daughters that love to dress up. When i pulled it out I remembered that something had dripped down the front at the reception. Never got tended to. Pulled out the Tide To Go pen. It instantly brought out a chocolate smell, probably ice cream. Then the spots completely disappeared! I am stunned. Twenty-three years later those chocolate stains came instantly out of cream colored satin!

I love this product! I Always carry it in my purse or car. It’s the perfect size for on the go! Highly recommend this product to keep in your purse.

I have used pens before and they worked great! Bought one while on vacation and used it! Now my favorite cover up is ruined! I was it right away and has large yellow spots where I used product!

This product is HORRIBLE I had a little spit on my white shirt and when I used the Ride stain remover pen it left a big yellow spot in its place. Now my good polo shirt is ruined. False advertising and crappy product.

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. You just push down to get some of the liquid out, then scrub it by kind of coloring on it with the clear liquid. Most stains come out pretty well. The only stain I know of that didn’t come out was turmeric.

Took stain out at work within seconds. Highly recommend

I find that these pens can remove most or all of a stain about 9/10 times. It’s really dependent on the type of material you stain, what the stain is, and how long the stain has been sitting for. The best way to use it is to let the tide solution sit then blot the stain with water/wash the garment. Also put something absorbent underneath the material so the tide pen liquid doesn’t touch you or another part of your clothes. I have saved a lot of clothes with these pens, I normally keep one on me when I’m going out. Another way to use them is to whiten your shoes! Works super well, just do a little spot test first if you are worried about ruining a certain material. I have saved my beloved vans using a tide pen (removed clay stains)

Used an entire pen trying to get out spaghettie souse stain out as advertised and it did little to no use. save your money. The spot was smaller then a quarter and the shirt was white.

It definitely gets the stains out, which is why I am rating it five stars for quality. Value is at one star because I will never use it again, therefore it has no value to me. This stuff stinks! Within an hour of using it to remove a stain I now have the worst headache I have had in a long time. I am still wearing the shirt and am at work. I come to this website to try looking up any information I could find about warnings, specifically for a toxic smell. Now after taking two minutes to write this review, while this is still "fresh" on my mind, I am going home from work sick. All because of removing a stain from my shirt!

I got a little bit of soy sauce on my jeans and used the tide pen in a small area. The jeans are now completely faded in that spot and around it. The jeans were $250 and now they are ruined. This pen is supposed to work on colors and whites and not bleach your jeans. DO NOT BUY.

I had just bought a tan colored VANS brand hoodie and got a weird small black mark on it but didn’t have time to wash it so I attempted to use a tide pen and it literally removed the color from the fabric of the hoodie and left the stain . So now it’s worse than it was before. $65 hoodie ruined

Got a couple drips of the Mickey D’s breakfast burrito cheese on a new shirt. Stopped at Walmart, purchased the pen and applied. Stain’s still there and possibly some discoloration to my shirt. Hopefully Walmart’s return works better!

The stick has left white marks on my clothing. I tried adding water after it would dry and noticed a white mark and it wouldn’t disappear. I’ve washed my pants hoping it was just soap residue but my clothes is now ruined.

Look, this thing works like a DREAM at getting a spot off your clothes. But how often does that happen? So you put it in your purse until you need it. Then one evening you're having dinner at a nice restaurant and something drips on your blouse. So you reach for that pen you've been carrying around for just this reason. If it's been a while, even if it was brand new when you stowed it, it STINKS! I mean, it reeks. The spot is gone, but now you smell it the rest of the night and worry that others do too. That is seriously my only complaint, but it's kind of a big one. Look great and smell bad or smell nice and be embarrassed about food on your decolletage.

Out of nowhere it smells like vomit, STRONGLY, and I hadn't google before so I thought it was the fabric and just kept putting more and more to make it smell like tide. Help! Stains completely gone though, and it was bright red hot sauce on a white pillow.

So far today I have gotten to sriracha and enchilada sauce out of a light blue outfit. The only thing that I noticed that was wrong was that it smelled like poop. I've had this pen for maybe a year now. I remember a lady at work had one that was a little bit older and it smelled like poop too. I didn't see anything about an expiration date on there. Is there a reason for it to smell this way?? Other than that the product is absolutely amazing. I'm guessing after it ages it stink because when I first bought it and used it it did not smell. I did a quick Google search and some people compare it to vomit, but for me it's definitely poopy lol Can we figure out how to solve this stinky problem Tide?? This product is definitely a lifesaver and would hate not to be able to keep it for months for when I really need to use it because of the smell

These are awful they don’t get even most stains out. Even if it’s fresh It’s useless. I’ve had 3 and all of them have had the top just pop off and all the contents spill out! These suck for real I’d actually like to talk to corporate about this scam

These are amazing!! As a nanny, I keep two of these on me at all times. They get out the toughest stains like ketchup and mustard from white shirts.

I never leave home without one of these tide pens. It has saved me on many occasions. It is super easy to use and actually works! I would recommend this item to anyone!

Nice and convenient for an on the go clean for those unexpected messes. Whether it's your morning coffee that drips on your shirt heading into work or the mess you made on yourself at lunch, these help to avoid those embarrassing stains when your stuck without a change of clothes.

These are a lifesaver. Love these pens, great for on the go. They really do get out stains and tough ones too. I am impressed with how well they work. I would recommend them to anyone for those opps moments.

It works good I like tacking everywhere invade I spill something in my cloths. It doesn’t come out completely but it helps by making it unnoticeable. Hen you apply it let it dry and you can’t see the stain. Maybe just a little bit. But I do recommend it it helps Sooo much.

I keep these in my purse, car, backpack. Literally everywhere. They’re so helpful on the go and I have never seen it not work.

This works! I keep them in my bag and in the kitchen, I even keep one in my car ! . Perfect for a splash when I’m cooking or eating, great in a restaurant when eating out and you accidentally drip something on you ! Worth the price since it saves your clothing from a stain. I buy the two pack ! I just rub it on a few times until the stain gets wet and lighter, then wash as normal when I get home, and I haven’t had a problem @with a stain since ;)

This stain remover is very good. It is easy to store. It does not last the long. Improvement to the cap for a tighter fit. It is affordable compared to other brands. I recommend for all clothes.

Absolutely love this. I’m constantly spilling things on myself or I’ll accidentally bump into something. I carry this in my purse, car, pretty much everywhere. However, I do think this product is over priced for how much you get.

So handy to have with you all of the time!! Fits perfectly in my purse no matter which one I carry!!

Helps with easy stains on the go, but definitely doesn’t erase a whole lot! Still have to clean to get the stain out

I love the convenience of this product, I like to keep one in a purse in a bag that i carry in the car it fits everywhere super easy. Above that it works great for quick cleanup especially when you are out and have limited resources to clean. My mother used to send one with me to school just in case i got something on my clothes at school.

These pens are so awesome. They do a great job to remove stains and not damage the fabric of the item that has been stained. I highly recommend this item, especially for the price point!

Great to have in your purse, car, lunch bag, camper and many other places for those unfortunate spill and drip moments. It works quickly and usually does not leave a spot on your garment. I carry it in my bag and car.

This stuff is amazing. It takes my stains away in a few mins. I only wish there was more product in the container, it runs out so quick

This stick works really good and it’s saved me in so many situations! I recommend if you’re a messy eater or go on vacay a lot.

I love this product. It really does get the stain out when your on the go. It's a great item to have in your purse

This has saved me before so many days of school and work. Perfect for little or big stains. Also works on shoes!!

I never leave home without, Great stain remover. It really has came in handy in many different occasions. I recommend to everyone!

Little miracle workers! I have several of these sticks and keep them in my different bags, the car, and around the house. Easy to tab on a stain when it happens and works super well at getting it out so it doesn’t set before you can wash it!

Does help get grease stains out of clothes when it happens to help release. But isn’t the best for ink stains at work.

Always keep one in the diaper bag and my purse for the on the go use. Works well if used soon after staining clothing.

It definitely works. Long story short , too much merlot & a white bodysuit . It was there then it wasn’t after one wash

I am devastated.... my $100 pants ruin. I leaked (woman problems) on one of my favorite pants. Usually with a feminine stain I just soak in cold water and it comes right out with a little soap and scrubbing. Well.. i leaked at work and happened to have tide pen handy. I used it immediately after leaking and it pushed the stain in and now I have a gross outline of the stain stuck on my pants. I am so upset. What a waste of money. Save the money and just take your clothes home to wash instead. It's going to be so expensive to replace my pants... just cause I thought i trusted tide.

This is great for on the go if you have little ones, it’s inexpensive and it gets a lot of stains out, just not all

I purchased a 2 pack of Tide To Go pens, one at home and one to carry in my purse. I have carried the one in my purse for a few weeks...I splattered a tiny spot on my shirt while cooking and ran to get my pen and applied it. Shortly after, I left smelling a rancid odor. I sniffed the area I applied the Tide To Go on my shirt and it smelled like VOMIT!! I then googled and found hundreds of the same.complaints. Apparently, they go bad after a few weeks! Who knew?? I will buy shout from now on! Horrible smell. I am shocked to learn this about a Tide product.

I had 4 small drips of butter hit my t-shirt. Since it is a Carhartt I don't want stains on it. I purchased one of these pens and have used it 3 times on the spots and it has not removed anything. I don't like giving products low ratings, but this truly isn't a good product.

These are the handiest things to have in the car or purse for someone who is always messy and spilling stuff! I would 1000% recommend having these.

Writing this review from a restaurant where I just spilled on my blouse. And I thought “I have to tell everyone about this product!”…. yeah I have my priorities straight lol. I have one of these scattered everywhere throughout my life; work, the car, my purse and all over the house. You don’t know how much you need this until you need it. Luckily I had it in my purse to get rid of the red sauce on my blouse!

I always carry this stick in my purse and it's a lifesaver!! I drove 2 hours to a baby shower, picked up food in a drive through on the way, and spilled mustard on the front of my dress! Was freaking out and then remembered my stain stick! It came out and was dry by the time I got there!

Good thing is it does remove stain and it is cost effective. Drawback is it can dry easily and not in use after certain times.

The Tide Pen works great for stains. No complaints there. The problem is when you don't use it a lot then open it up it smells like vomit. This smell stays on the clothing when applied. Tide needs to improve this because i don't want to smell. id rather have the stain!!

I purchased these a long time ago and kept in my purse unused, then I had a spot one a top and I could not get out it out. Then I remembered this little guy that I had been carrying around for such a long time and gave it a go. It came out so easily, when nothing else I had tried worked. I am beyond impressed and regret not trying it sooner.

I’m a clutz, so these are needed. These are great, if only I could remember to keep one with me at all times! It had gotten me out of of a stain or two a few times that I definitely wouldn’t have been able to remove later if I’d dealt with it after getting home.

Perfect on the go - keep one in my purse and my daughter keeps one in her back pack for school. Little spills are no big deal!

This pen has saved me so many times. I keep it in my work bag at all times and I helped other people as well because of it. Please note it’s for small food stains so no pen ink or large coffee stains.

I've used the Tide To Go pen for years due to it's convenient packaging, but lately realized it outperforms other stain removers. I just tried to remove liquid makeup from a white cloth shower curtain using several well-known products and finally pure bleach with no success. I then used the Tide pen and the stain is now gone. I am now keeping it on my washer to replace the other stain-specific removers. Amazing product!

Okay, if you are a mess and get stains on your clothes, YOU NEED THIS! Keep it in your purse or bag and use whenever you get a stain! You won’t regret it!

Its always a good thing to have on you in your purse especially if you have children. I use it myself if I am wearing a white blouse or dress I need this because otherwise it wont be white for long

This Tide To Go stain remover really does work well - I keep one in my purse and it does a good job removing the stain until you wash the clothing item. It doesn’t always remove the stain entirely right on the spot, usually you have to wash the piece of clothing as well.

Love this portable an easy stain remover. I have one of these at my desk at work because inevitably I am spilling coffee or lunch on myself and this is a great stick to get the stain out before it sets.

This pen is great for stains if your not at home near your washing machine! Just like Tide detergent it gets rid of stains as promised and smells like the original Tide. I definitely recommend to keep in your purse or in the car for on the go stains.

I have one of these at the office, my home, and in my purse! It’s saved me time and time again when I get a stain on my white shirts.

An essential to keep in your bag! This little pen has saved me more times than I can count. It’s not perfect, but it removes stains or at least minimizes them.

This Tide to go stain stick is a must in every purse or just keep in glove compartment in your cars!! Works instantly! Highly recommend

This pen is an absolute life saver! It’s perfect to keep in my bag and my friends constantly ask to use it.

This hasn’t failed me once. Great to take on the go and I always keep it in my bag or purse. It helps to remove stains pretty well. Definitely recommend to those who may make a bit of a mess or has kids as well.

This stain remover sucks. I’ve never been able to get a stain out with one and I’ve purchased many over the years.

These are great to have on hand for church and school when kids get stains on them and need to be cleaned up fast

So glad they came out with this product so many yrs ago. My mom must of loved this cause I know how clumpy I can be

This stick I keep in my purse at all times because I spill on myself constantly. It works so well.

I bought this stain removing tide pen because i had a stain on my shirt and needed to get it off. I tried everything i put it in the laundry, ii handwashed it, i soaked it then let it dry. Nothing worked. I tried this pen and it barely got it off you can still somewhat see the stain.

So this a great product to have on hand for when kid’s spill something on themselves. I bought this at Walmart for a few dollars. Still on the fence for if I really like it though.

This is such a life saver to have. Such a convenient size to store and take with you anywhere and can truly save the day. Highly recommend this product to anyone.

I carry a tide stick with me at all times. I swear by them. Because I always have one handy my friends and family swear now by the stick because they’ve used it and it always works! I have a tendency to get spots of grease on my tops when cooking (probably need to wear an apron) but if I tide stick the spots (and yes, I just used “tide stick” as a verb) it won’t stain after I wash the top! I swear by tide sticks. My only wish is that they were a little less expensive.

I bought this for an old shirt with an old stain and had no expectations that it would work. It was only $1 in the Dollar Tree so I said "What the heck, give it try" and I couldn't believe it worked! It worked on an OLD spaghetti sauce stain that had been on the shirt for a few weeks and didn't discolor the shirt in any way.

This pen is a must have for busy moms with messy kids! It’s so easy to clean up a fresh stain on the go! It works so well & effectively!

Gets the job done without having to put the whole shirt in the wash. Whether it’s an oil stain or a food stand this time is it gets the job done

These are in everyone room and purse I own. They work so good and quick. Well worth every penny. I think evryone should keep these around. They don't ruin yiur clothes or leave any stain circles. Just buy it you won't be disappointed.

The Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Pen has been a lifesaver for me. I carry one with me at all times; you never know when an accident will happen. If I spill something on me, I quickly get out my Tide stain removing pen, and I press it so that the liquid comes out; then, I use the pen to rub out the stain. If you can get to just about any spot quickly enough, you can prevent it from becoming a stain. I recommend this product, and I will continue to purchase it.

Great product for clumsy people like me who stain their clothes while they are away from home. I keep one in my purse and in my desk at the office.

i like this because it comes in handy you can carry it everywhere and it does cover up the stains.

This stain stick lives in my desk and another in my makeup bag for emergency help when I need it at the office and when traveling.

I got a little hot sauce on my white shirt. Used this as quick as possible. It turned the stain pink

Anytime I wear white I make sure to throw one of these in my bad. They work fast and get stains out.

When I’m in need of a quick fix for stains I always trust my tide pen. It’s portable and easy to use. This product is affordable and a great thing to have on you. I haven’t had the opportunity to try it on many different fabrics but it’s my go to for my T-shirts.

Maybe it’s just my luck but I have yet to find a good stain remover stick. Hopefully one day I’ll find a good one. Because i do love how discrete and small this is I can bring it with me everywhere

It's not a great product actually the tide pods work a lot better. It does help on some stains but on other it doesn't work. It's affordable butt I wouldn't recommend it.

I love my Tide to go stain remover I carry one in my truck one in my purse so anytime I might spill or something gets dumped on me I have my tides to go it’s affordable and I very much would recommend this. 

Spilled two tiny spots on a brand new $45 shirt so I used the tide stick and now the shirt is ruined. Now I have 2 white spots which will not come out. If I had only waited till I could put the shirt in the wash I’d still have a perfect shirt. Live with the spot till you get home. Don’t use the tide stick.

I love this clothes saver. As soon as get anything on my clothes I pull out my trusty little tide stick and start dabbing away. Most of the time it works right there and then, sometimes it needs to be sprayed again and washed. But getting the tide stick on it first definitely helps it. I always carry one in my purse.

Bought the pen on Thursday, used it on literally 6 articles clothing, it's now Saturday of the same week, just 2 days later the pen ran out! The item worked well on some stain like chocolate icecream, tomato sauce and soy sauce, but not on stains that have high fat content like breast milk (I'm a breastfeeding mother). Instead it left a ring on my dress.... I tried getting rid of it with hot water but it's still there, try steaming it, it's still there... Very worried that my dress maybe ruined, and very shocked that the pen only lasted 2 days!! Maybe I'm using it wrong?... But still, 2 days?!? That's WAY too fast!

Spilled something on your white shirt while out? 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! I will not leave my house without one. Works wonders especially with kids and messy eating hubby’s

These are a holy grail for me I make sure to keep one in my bag at all times. Once I was in Maui on my way to the airport and my husband spilled pasta sauce on his white shirt. Boy did this clean up so well was it it never happened. With that being said I totally recommend.

I actually used my trial size Tide To Go for the first time the other day. It works fairly well! I spill a few drops off coffee and applied the market, it nearly disappeared from my khakis and my red top!

This product is AMAZING!!!!! It's perfect for the little stains &/or the stains when your away from home!! Tonight I was vacuuming down on my knees & when I stood up I had a sticky spot on my knee. Even though it looked like grease, I'm not sure what it was, bc it smelled too. But, I couldn't stop vacuuming right away bc there was some glass on the floor and not only did I not wanna step on it, I couldn't let my dogs step on it. So I had to hurry & finish. By the time I got to go treat it several minutes have passed. But, I figured hey this will put the pen to the ultimate test. I only pressed the pen on the spot & did NOT rub it or anything & look you can barely see the spot! The spot was dark brown, very close to black. But, the it actually started to disappear before my eyes!! Once I rub the stain I'm positive the rest will come out! This product is well worth the money!! And I've had this pen for over a year & haven't used it before this (that's why it's so faded lol) & I could kick myself in the butt for it!! Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover

Can’t leave my house without it! This product has saved so many of my shirts in the past few years. I honestly don’t know why anyone wouldn’t buy this product, it is such a life saver!!

Does a good job removing unwanted stains from clothing. I usually leave it to sit for a few hours to make sure the detergent settles into the clothing and removes all stains. However i did on occasion have that some stains would not come out.

It’s a great idea that falls very short. I used these when i wore a white shirt and it actually made the stains WORSE. The liquid actually spreads the stain, even after dabbing up the excess stain causer. You use the tide pen, it spreads it out then you have a bigger stain than when you started. My tiny stain I was so worried about turned into the size of a golf ball and looked AWFUL. Washing with soap and water in a public bathroom was the only thing that helped me, so I wasted money on cr*p that doesn’t work.

So convenient for on the go and travel! I throw this into my suitcase on trips and it has saved me from stain angst on more than one occasion. The price is reasonable for how long it lasts. I definitely recommend- especially if you’re on the go or travel a lot like I do - and if you’re a messy eater sometimes.

Good product from a reliable company. I feel this product preformed exactly as expected. I would recommend this product to anyone.

I was laying in bed watching TV and I noticed I spilled my black cherry lemonade (dark purple) on my WHITE hoodie. I immediately grabbed my TTG and got it out. This sweatshirt was expensive so I'm so thankful it's not ruined. the only thing is there is still a wet spot where I used the pen because I can't put this sweatshirt through the wash. I love this pen!

Every time i use a tide stick, it gets the stain out, BUT it also bleaches the spot I used it on. I have used about 3 different tide sticks, so it’s not just one bad one. I hate these things, do not buy them. I have horrible bleach spots on some of my favorite shirts now.

I was expecting more out of this product as several people have told me how amazing it is but personally it didn’t work. It’s honestly just like rubbing the stain in and making it better and even after washing it still didn’t remove the stain or help the process of removing the stain

I absolutely adore Tide Stain Remover. I carry it in my purse at all times. It never fails that I spill something on me when I’m on my way to a meeting. These are magic for taking care of stains on the go. Highly recommend!

Can’t live without it, very convenient and clean right away especially for white color clothing.

Tide to go is one of those things you didn't know you always needed until you get one. I keep one at work in my desk drawer and one in my travel bag. They work great, are super convenient and easy to use.

A small dark spot appeared on the white section of a new conforter. I did not want to wash the whole thing for one small spot, so I decided to try a tide to go pen. It worked wonderfully well, removed the spot and left no residue that I could detect.

These are very good stain removers. It’s a great product to keep in your desk at the office or in your purse or glove compartment for life on the go. It’s not a cure all, but works very well in a pinch. Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover

I am a clumsy girlie who spills things on herself and runs for the Tide to Go pens! It never fails that I drop food on a white shirt. These pens are my go to for quick disaster clean-up. This product has saved my wardrobe. Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover

“Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover” easily greets the challenge. Don’t you hate it when you get a stain on your favorite shirt? No worries “Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover” will get that stain right out. One may need to go over the stain a few times but it’s worth the effort to save your favorite shirt. It doesn’t take up a lot of room, is easy to carry and simple to use, kind of like your 45.

I wore a brand new shirt to work for the 1st time and got mud on my mint green colored shirt. I used the pent to get the mud stain out and it did, however it bleached my shirt and now there is a big white circle. Brand new shirt ruined. So not only did i waste money on a brand new shirt, i wasted the money on buying the tide pen to go thinking it would help. I would not recommend this product at all.

This is really handy product to keep with you. When your out and about and get something on your clothes, you can pretreat the stain until you can get it into the actually wash. It will help to keep the stain from setting in.

Got three small-ish dark resin stains out of the hoodie I was wearing, treated it with TTG immediately, followed by washing machine cycle and there was no stain. Thank You Tide To Go! This hoodie was pricey and the last one that was made, I would have been SOL otherwise.

Never used the pen till we were recently on vacation in St Lucia. During dinner my husband spilled a small amount of gravy on an inexpensive linen shirt (white with some light plaid colors). Got back to the room and used the pen on the spot. Didn’t even add water to it...next day, we looked it over and could not find where the spill was! I was sold; glad we brought it with us on vacation.

I love the because the size is very cute and perfect you want take for every places because is small

Decent stain remover. Does leave a mark after it is used until you launder the item.

I keep one of these in every purse. Luckily Costco sells them in a 5 pack! With kids it’s so easy to get stains on every article of clothing but this helps pre treat before washing and resolve stains while we’re not at home! Definitely recommend.

I always have one of these in my car in my purse. They really come in handy when I’m in a tough situation it’s really quick and easy to use.

Is very handy while at work for stains on my nursing scrubs. I use this to lighten then stain then toss in washer when I get home to get rid to stain entirely.

Works great! Keep one in my purse for whenever. Tide go to! Win win. Will buy again whenever I run out:

I love that I am able to keep this in my purse! I am a very classy person so it is very important to have a stain stick on hand at all times. This is the only one that I will use as it is a great price and does the job every single time.

Very convenient for me! Will highly recommend to my friends and family great products! Cant wait to try more of their products

Love my tide stick so much. As someone who is prone to spills, this thing is literally my life saver. Gets most basic stains out and is super easy to carry around at all times. Highly recommend that everyone has a tide stick.

These tide to go stain remover pens are the absolute best! I keep one in my car, one in my bag and one at home. It’s so convenient and so inexpensive. I love how well this product works to remove all types of stains.

I cannot rave enough about this! It will get every stain out. I bring it everywhere! It gets out large and small stains. I even use it to spot clean my white vans. Buy this! It will be your savior, especially if you are messy or have messy friends. 

Appears to work, but really doesn’t. Leaves a weird smell and many times a yellowish tint to light colored clothes. The wipes are much better!

Love my tide to go pen! I always keep one on hand, especially when wearing white haha

This will take out the stain out of your shirt. You need this. Super helpful. Love it

I used to swear by these and I still have one just about every where, but there is a product that seems to be better, which is why the -1 star. The other product is just sometimes hard to find (Shout Wipes).

Always have this with me in case of a spill! It is always good to have just in case of any spills

Swear by these! I always keep these in my purse and my office. They truly do work.

Every morning when I wake up I brew myself a cup of coffee. On this particular day, I was wearing my brand new $100 shirt. I was so happy to show it off to everyone at work, but as I was drinking my coffee my dog jumped on me. I ended up spilling all my coffee. Most of it fell on the floor, but some got on my new shirt. I tried to dry it with paper towels immediately, but most of the stain was still there. I went upstairs to the laundry room where I grabbed my Tide To Go cleaner. It was my first time trying it and I was excited to see how it worked. I followed exactly what the directions told me to do, but when I finished I realized that all it did was make the stain moist. I was so disappointed because I wasn't going to be able to wear my shirt to work. I ended up having to change my shirt and then that night I put my $100 shirt in the wash. The good thing was that the tide pods worked and got the stain completely out. In conclusion, I would definitely not recommend getting Tide To Go, but I would definitely recommend Tide's detergent.

I always have these in my bags and desk drawers. Works really well for small stains or splashes.

Love this product, gets if not all most of the stain out and lasts me for more than a year!

I used to not believe in this stuff but honestly it works really well and I noticed a huge difference

I love these pens and I have one on hand at all times. If you get to the stain while it’s fresh, before it dries, it’ll come out no problem. Great product - especially for the price! (And especially for someone who eats messily, like I do!)

This is absolute savior. I carry it with me everywhere. It’s so small and you can catty it with you at all times. If you get a stain this little guy cleans it and prevents it to be absorbed. Love it , and recommend.

Perfect to keep in the car for on the go stains, my son raises BMX so I use this a lot so when he falls, pre-treat it before we get home

This is the best product to carry around or have sitting in an area (like the kitchen) where someone is likely to get a stain.in Your purse, in the junk drawer, in your car, by the washer, in you desk at work, in your locker, I ⁶dont know what's in that little tide sr

I haven't tried this yet I'm waiting for some answers to my question on how well it works before I potentially ruin the shirt more than what it is. Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover

One of my friends had spilled fruit juice on their light grey sweatpants, so immediately I pulled out my Tide stick. Later that day, they messaged me saying “THE STAIN IS GONE!!” So yes. This stuff DEFINITELY works.

When I first got my tide pen, I loved it! I tried it on a few stains and it worked great. However, I just got a new clothing item (never wore it, still had tags on) and it happened to get a stain. I was so excited I could use my tide pen to easily get it out but the ended up making a stain 4x the size of the original stain. Not happy with it

I have one in my car, one in my purse, and one in the kitchen. They work really well

My husband loves this pen and so do I! This has take out so many stains for us. This met my expectations and I would recommend this to a friend

I love this product and brand. I always carry one of these in my purse just in case!!

This doesn’t get all the stains for me but it is great to have in my purse whenever I’m working or going out. As a waitress, food splatters onto my uniform often, it is super easy to grab my stick, rub it in and continue on with my shift until I can get home to wash the clothes.

I carry this in my purse all the time especially in the summertime, when I’m wearing white more often and it is very handy

I was so surprised in how well this instant stain remover works so quickly! This is a must have

I keep one of these in my purse because I am a messy person so I am always getting stains on my clothes. It is easy to use and gets small stains out

This thing is a lifesaver! I always make sure to have one on hand because it gets stains out instantly!

Gray for getting stains out quickly on the go. It doesn't seem to work on all materials of clothing as well as it does on other clothing material. It is also great because it fits nicely in a purse or can be tucked away in a compartment of the car!

I’ll never not consider this magic. It’s gotten pomegranate stains out of white tops, and even wine out of my carpet. They’re perfectly sized to get tossed into purses, backpacks, glove compartments, and kitchen drawers - and I try to keep one in each at all times!

I love to keep this is my purse or my to go bag! It’s super easy to use and efficient. I highly recommend

I was surprised when this actually worked. I recommend this product. It’s a good idea to always keep one in your purse. They come in handy.

I have carried one of these around since I first became a mother. They work great and so convenient

Great for on the go accidents till you can get home to the washer highly recommend saved some more expensive blouses of mine. Highly recommend.

All people need this! Especially if you have kids. This gets stains out on demand. It smells okay but is magic.

It works to remove stains but it stinks. Smells like ammonia. It is worth it to save your top

This tide to go pen has definitely saved some clothing items but it also just doesn’t work on everything.. sometimes it leaves a bigger wet mark around the stain than before

These pens are a life saver!! I am so messy and I am always spilling food or drinks on me. This pen gets the stain out !

Love a tide to go pen! I really should keep one in my purse but I always forget to... oops! They really come in handy and can be a life saver though. Would totally recommend to keep them on hand at all times!

Used today on a new shirt and it smells horrible. My husband thought the toddler had pooped in his diaper in the car and my oldest son hugged me and ask why I stunk.

Great for on the go stains. I believe it’s also safe to do on colors as well. If not there is one for that

I seriously don't go anywhere without my tide stick. as long as I can attack a stain pretty soon after it happens, it's no match for this handy little guy. unfortunately it doesn't work as well on blood stains as it does on food stains.

I think this pen works really well! I love the small size so it can fit in my bag easily. It lasts long and removes stains easily.

I love Tide in any form..liquid, pods or eraser pens. It's really good taking out stains and smells go9d

I did not like this pen at all it did not remove stains it just made them worse plus the smell was horrible never again

This is a lifesaver when you are prone to making a mess on your clothes.....I only wish it was less stinky

The Tide pen is my go-to for the occasional food and beverage stains I have, which can occur a couple times a month. The Tide pen has lessen the appearance of coffee stains from white blouses, brown sauce practically disappear from slacks and jeans, and miraculously got the orange sauce stain out from a light colored blouse. I just dab so the chemical soaks a bit and rub back and forth...and the stain pretty much disappears disappears. It's not going to make the stain 100% invisible--there obviously will be a wet spot on the area where the Tide pen went, but overall it does a great job. It's small size is convenient to put pretty much anywhere. I have one in my purse, my office desk at work and in my car. They last a while too. This new set of 3 is the first set I bought in about a year, and that's averaging stain clean up twice a month or so, plus letting my occasional colleagues use them as well.I would recommend over any other on the go stain removers.

I love the tide pen! it gets out stains almost instantly. Perfect for on the go ! I definitely recommend

This product really works! If you’re out somewhere and spill something on your clothes, it helps to get rid of it and helps it come out in the wash easier

I’ve use this to go, I keep it in my purse when I go to dinner or things like that and it cleans your clothes so good I recommend it

I like to use This when I obviously have stains. I guess it works but typically also fades my clothes

I don’t think this works very well... I hear a lot of people like this but it’s like putting soap on and rubbing in to make the stain spread

Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover is a handbag or desk drawer essential! Easy to use and quick results!

I used these all the time in college. Saved so many clothes!! I always keep one in my purse. Comes in handy for those random coffee spills or sauce stains during work!

The best tide to go stick that you need just in case you spill something! I love this so much!

Great little stain fighter especially for someone like me who is a little messy! If you tap it in right on something you spill and go on with your day when you wash your clothes the stain won't stick! If you have a set stain leave it on to sit a while and it helps alot I recommend

Good and convenient for in the go cleaning fits great in purse or coat pocket . Reasonable prices

One in the car, one in the purse, and a few scattered throughout the house! Most things can be kept from permanently staining clothing and furniture with this as long as you catch it and get it treated immediately, then later use another method if necessary

This product is so easy to throw in your purse or backpack and it really works! I love these guys!

This tide pen works great!! It got out stains super well and easily. I will define purchasing this again and recommend it!!!

I love my Tide pens! They’re so convenient and always come in handy when I inevitably stain something.

This is so convienet! It is not expensive at all and I have been using it for years! It helps so much when I am at school or at work and either spill something or realize that I have a stain. You just push the pen down on the spot and rub it in and within 10 mins your clothes are dry and the stain is gone!

These work so well!! I like them because they are portable and it ensures that the stain is quickly removed!

Such a staple for me. I have a bunch and bring them with me wherever I go. They do not get out EVERY stain but they get out a fair amount of them and are a good spot treatment option before washing

These are great when you are out. You can do right away so the stain doesn’t set. And they are compact

This has always worked well for me on white clothes. I usually have one on me in my purse for emergencies.

I have one of these keep it in my bag. Works in a pinch i guess. Doesnt get every stain out but nice to have nevertheless

I am a bit of a mess maker! Whether it cooking or a drop from food, I find myself in a bathroom wetting and scrubbing spots. With this, I can avoid that and have a better effect than water/paper towels. It is affordable and works well. Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover

I keep the thang on me. I really think that these were one of the best things every created/ Between and messy man and kids I have used plenty of these up in my days. I always have one on me. I think they’re inexpensive and they work really really well. I would recommend everyone have one near by in a purse or in their car or briefcase!

Such a great idea for travel and just random stains on certain things in our house due to doggies!

I always keep one of these in my purse for use on the go. I know it works well and I appreciate the portability and ease of use

I used this product on a hoodie. I applied the stick to a tiny spot and now I have two huge yellowish stains on it from where it was applied.

When you have a stain and you can’t get it washed quick this helps remove it to a point where you can wash it later and not worry about a permanent stain.

This helps a lot with white clothing and with dogs who love mud, takes care of the job fast.

I have one of these stain removers in my purse and my car and one accessible in my home. These are great for little spills on your clothing.

I think of it as a pretreatment more than a detergent. Definitely makes things come out easier in the wash.

I thought that this product was amazing! Removed my stains instantly. Very Convenient.

this thing is amazing! this js the best thing ever!! I take it everywhere I have one at my car and I keep another on my fave purse.

Use this on small spots before I throw them in the wash takes the stain out and I keep it in my purse just in for reason if I’m out I get a stain on my clothing I put it on the stain 

This one works wonders for an immediate stain remover but you do have to be careful with certain fabrics because it would stain them if you’re not cautious of material. However, if you use the pen and then place the item in the wash, you will be fine.

Depending on the stain this is a good remover. If you’re talking about blood or grease then forget I said anything !

I’m constantly using stain release on my toddlers clothes. My mom gave me the tide to go to help and it did for really little splatter marks, but not for bigger stains like I needed.

I like to carry this around every where I go! Especially with children in the house or car! Those little messy things

Really works. Ii is worth definitely takes stains on ur the way. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This product is a game changer. Great for on-the-go use to get out any unfortunate stains that may arise throughout the day!

Recommend for any stain and it fits in your pocket , car and is a good on the go stain remover

Yes yes yes, great stuff. I had a tiny ketchup stain on my shirt and thankfully had this pen in my car. It took the stain right out. My mom actually talked me into purchasing this on a shopping trip. Im so glad i did. Definitely buy it it doesnt disappoint.

This is the perfect to go stain remover. The fact that it is a pen even works better. 

everyone should carry one of these tide pens at all times. it seriously works well. keep your clothes stain free!

Usually always gets out stains when I use immediately. However I am hesitant to use this product on expensive clothing or dark colored clothes in case it changes the quality with bleach

i love the tide pen! i alway keep one in my purse. you never know when you will need this! it is easy to use and very effective!

I’m working in a cleaner could told you how many peoples use that pen and color of the clothes came off .So many ties good for garbage after not use it properly.Beware when you use this Tide pen .

Tide pens are super convient for on the go stains though don’t hold a lot of liquid. They remove fresh stains fairly well as long as they aren’t too large or too old. The smell isn’t amazing and will definitely linger on your clothes until the next wash but are good for being in a bind.

Great for removing stains on the go. I often drop things on my clothes and this takes most stains away or at least spot cleans them until I can get home to give it a good clean.

I put this thing in my purse and take it everywhere. If i get a stain i mark it up and when i get home i wash it

i love tide to go sticks. i honestly should carry them around more than i do. as long as you catch it as soon as you spill something this should do the job to get it out

Great product to use and own. Very handy and was just what i was looking for and needed. This product went above and beyond my expectations and highly recommended it to all♡

Gets most stains out from my clothing. Takes away blood, grass stains, kids random dirt stains etc... It's not a miracle worker but if you use it properly then it can get out a lot of would be stains. Its convenient with it's small size so it fits in my purse well and it's ready to go whenever I may need it.

It is very practical you can load it in the bag for emergency .. I like it a lot!!!!!!!!

I like that it gets stains out & you can continue on your day without having to change your clothes or anything. It is amazing in the fact that it gets the stains out no matter how bad they are!

This stain stick is my go to! It truly works 85 percent of the time! It works better than any other stain stick I have tried.

I always carry a tide pen in my purse fir those little stains. A drop of coffee on a white shirt. No problem. The tide pen will take it out immediately. For more stubborn stains this can also be used as a pretreatment.

Removes stains easily and does the job it needs to do but the smell is kind of gross...

I keep one in my purse because I’m a spiller! It’s best on non-greasy accidents and food splatters. Not as great with makeup.

I keep a tide stick in my purse, my car, my room, my kitchen! they work so well to get stains off! recommend

Tide to go pens are the best! I always carry them in my work bag or carry on suitcase just in case. They have saved the day many times and are easy to use.

I didn’t think this would work but it honestly does the job pretty well. I am a messy eater so i keep this in my purse and use it whenever I get a stain on my light colored clothing. Not always 100% effect but pretty good for on the go.

i always have to carry these on me because i often make messes all over my clothes !!

I keep this in my purse incase I’m out and any stains happen. Tide pen helps to get the stain out fast and it dries quick.

I always have one handy! In my car in my my purse! You never know when you’ll need it and it works!!

I love that this is small enough to carry while on the go. I currently work in the restaurant industry and this is a must have to get rid of stains. It can be a bit of a hassle because it can leave a wet spot but it get the stains out.

You will literally never catch me without a Tide stain stick, as someone who spills a lot I could not live without them. Especially on vacation when you don’t have access to laundry or stain removal this is a must! Works every time.

These things are a must have! I keep one in my car, my purse, and a few laying around the house. Between my pets and child I non stop have a use for these. I use it in between washing and they def come in handy! I have used them on clothing, bedding, curtains, and even car seats. They have lifted stains from wet dog food, steak sauce, and even juice! You won’t be disappointed.

I carry one of these in every bag I own. It makes life so much easier and just erases stains in a snap when Im ob the go.

I love these little tide pen, I have them everywhere in my car in my purse and when I travel I always carry one. My cousin introduced me to this tide pen on a trip and it was a life changer.

This product works so well and was my ultimate go to in high school. I don’t quite know how to explain it but it does work well and completely makes sense to use it in order to get out a good stain. Which is something important

Perfect for a purse. This has saved me plenty of times at the bar (or after bar) definitely something everyone should have

I usually carry one of these because I tend to stain my clothes a lot lol. It happens so often I need one on my bag.

I love the tide stain remover pen. Get the stain out. I love the way I can control how much comes out stop. It doesn't take long to lift the stain and it works very well. It bites tough stains it is not that expensive and it is well worth the price so if you haven't tried it yet I recommend you did

These tide pens are a must have. I used these during nursing school with white uniforms, it worked with food stains and even pen marks. Even when empty I kept the pen and used it with stain remover spray.

Perfect for on the go. Anything can happened and this pen is great for that. I’ve spilled bbq sauce, ketchup and a lot more on me but this pen saved my clothes. Great price. A must have

Got a coffee stain out of my clothes and was easy to use. It didn’t take out the stain completely but worked well enough til I was able to wash it out.

My boyfriend is a bartender at a wedding venue. He has used this product multiple times on himself and guests. It has been a life saver!

Honestly these are so handy! They easily fit in your purse or glovebox and you can take them anywhere! If you're messy like me or have kids this a great product to quickly stop any possible stains! They're a great price for a great product, I definitely recommend.

A must have for everyones purse, car or travel bag. Works quickly and on a wide variety of spills and smudges. A lot of clothing items would have been ruined if not for this product. I only wish they made a slightly larger option!

These things are a lifesaver! They take stains out so quickly and they are great to have on the go! Especially for us girls wearing white with our makeup on! It’s saved me from wearing makeup around my collar many times

The Tide to Go pen is a staple for at least one person in every friend group. This has come in handy more times than I would like to admit. Tide to go does a great job of getting tough stains out and keeping your clothes in good shape until you can get home to fully wash them!

It’s a decent product but it’s not good for stains that aren’t small. I can only use it for sauce stains and the like but blood and dirt I just use a big dollop of regular detergent and work in in by hand.

I have a white comforter so whenever i spill something i use this if i’m too lazy to wash my whole comforter and it gets the stain off right away

I tried this once it was just ok on some stains on others even when over use it meaning keep using stain still there after wash.

Bought a 3 pac of this product made my clothes smell horrible. I would expect much better from tide and pg.

Life safer. I always have one on this bad boy on my purse. The price is just right. Also the size and the content available is surprisingly decent. Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover

Life saver all the time ! I got a new carpet rom target and I’m obsessed with anyone spilling on it , tide pen helps so much with a small stain I wanna get out .

I would not say that this removes stains instantly. It works on some stains while on others it does not work as well. I do like that it is easy to carry around.

It’s a great brand and a great product right here. I know nobody who dislikes this cleaning product

This is slim, compact and easy to carry in your purse of backpack. It has saved me countless times when I have spilled some coffee or ketchup on my tops. It has also come in handy when a friend of mine has an accident. Easy to use and gets the stain out .8 highly recommend and a must for travel.

I don’t think these actually work that well. The stains these do work on are stains that would work if washed in the washer but if you get something a little stronger on you these pens are not going to get rid of it

So happy they come in a 3 pack. We have white sheets and pillowcases on our bed so every stain shows. I couldn’t live without these

The smell isn’t the most fun thing in the world. But if you can move past that it works well! My mother has used it for years in her clothes, and ours and my white dress, formally stained with coffee, is now pristine condition.

SUPER conveniently sized and made. I always have on in my car/purse and they've saved me on more than one occasion from the little spills- from coffee, soy sauce, to ice cream. They're easy to carry and use. Be careful though, if they're really old they start to smell vinegar-y.

I keep one of these with me where ever I go. Great for traveling. They remove the stain instantly, you can rinse it later.

It's an all right product. However, depending on what is staining your clothing, it might make things worse. On a couple of occasions, it has spread my stains out making them appear larger rather than getting rid of them. I'm sure there is something better out there.

I attempted to use this product on my $120 sweater and it absolutely ruined the shirt. It left a larger yellow stain on the shirt that did not come out after washing multiple times. I just recently got the sweater and now can no longer wear it because of the large stain. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!! I would appreciate if ride would refund me for my now ruined sweater.

This little tide on the go was exactly what I needed. My family and I just lost our homes due to a California wildfire and lost everything we ever had. We had to purchase new clothes but could only afford a few items. We now needed to save our money more then ever. I was wearing a white shirt while eating dinner, and I spilled some sauce all over my shirt. This shirt being one of the very few I had, knowing it was sure to leave a big stain, I decided to purchase a tide on the go. This little thing saved my shirt ! (And saved me another 20 bucks from having to buy a new one) so in the end my white shirt looks good as new! Thank you tide! This little product has made a huge difference!

I have these pens on each of my regular bags that I carry.I like to be prepared and there are also important part of that.I am very accident prone-especially when it comes to white clothes or any clothes in general. I use this to clean myself if there is any stains on my work clothes or other outfits.These also do come handy especially after lunch times.

I love these pens they are so convenient. Any moms out there need these in their lives! Life savor

These pens are life changing they are so easy to just stick in a pocket and or purse and if any accidents happen they help! Super easy to use it’s a little “pricey “ for some people

tide sticks are super convenient and definitely make you feel more prepared, but honestly not super useful since you then have a huge wet splotch on your shirt and still need to wash it

I love these because they are easy to use. If I drop some food or a beverage on my clothes I took my pen and treat the area and the stain is gone before it gets a chance to happen. No embarrassment only cleanliness. I recommend this.

I use these stain removing pens when I have a small stain on my clothes and it gets the stain out instantly! Sometimes I accidentally get makeup on my shirt and I’ll use one of these pens and the stain will instantly disappear!

Best to go pen there is. Very easy to travel with and removes stains very quickly. Easy to use, fine and very affordable

These pens really are incredible and so handy to have on the go. They work really well to take out small spot stains. My only complaint is the cap comes loose easily so be careful where you store them in case they leak

Amazing product to remove stains from clothing right away. Subtle smell that goes away fast. The mini size is awesome to keep in your bag or in your car for emergencies.

Major design flaw: the cap simply pushes on & off. The cap always comes off in my bag and it pushes up against stuff, depressing the tip & releasing the liquid. Please make it screw top. However it does do its job and clears up any stains on the go, so it is always something i have in my purse

This product is good for on the go. I have used it on spots that was on the couch also. For an on the go product it does very well. I recommend this product

I keep these in my purse and they work wonders for tough stains on the go! You never know when a spill will occur on your white shirt and these are tough on stains, but gentle on your clothes. I recommend these for quick stain removing.

These are the absolute best when it comes to small stains on the go! I throw it in my purse and it comes in handy all the time! Literally melts any stain instantly!

These little guys are like magic wands in your purse. It’s so easy to travel with! I tend to do through mine quickly so I recommend getting them in a pack vs individually. They’re super handy.

I absolutely love my tide to go pen and it’s a must-have for anyone on the go. Its quick and easy to remove stains when you’re out and about and you don’t have to worry about changing clothes.

Can never go wrong with Tide to Go pens! I now always keep one in my purse for emergencies and I can’t even count how many times I’ve been with someone that’s needed one! Works SO well!

I love these little pens I’ve been using them for years. I always take one to work with me so that if I spill something on myself it’s cool I can get it off right away. And let’s be honest this happens all the time

Disappointed, I don’t find this too much of anything to be honest. Will be trying other brands for a quick stain preventative

Man this stuff is handy. I keep it in my glove compartment and purse. It has saved my butt. Hubby’s too since he is a messy eater. Well worth having on hand. #InfluensterAwards2020

This product is a LIFE SAVER! When I press on the stain, the liquid comes right out, and it would only take about a minute to scrub the stain off with the pen. The only thing I do not like about this product is the smell, which smells like throw up.

I keep one in my purse, in my car, and at my work. This works so good. Can fight even the toughest stains. always works when I need it to. I absolutely love this product and will always buy it. 110 out of 10 Recommend this to anybody.

I keep these in my purse, in my desk at work and at home. I’m a slob - manage to drip coffee or sauce on myself on a regular basis. These pens are a godsend. It gets everything off quickly without discoloring my clothing.

These are great. I keep one in the car and one in my purse. I haven’t found a stain it doesn’t take out

It’s works this is great especially for my clumsy self you have to keep re wetting the stain in order for it to come off

It’s a great idea to keep one of these in your purse, desk and/or car! You never know when a spill or mess will happen and this will become a lifesaver! I’ve used this many times and it always helps to get the stain out. Only downside is your meant to rub the pen on the fabric to remove the stain and sometimes it wears on the fabric.

love it!!! I love how easy it is to use and to clean and how well it clean totally recommend it. Worth every penny

These stain sticks work really well. I usually have at least one at home and one at my desk in my office. There have multiple occasions where a colleague needed to borrow it, or I needed it after spilling something. I love that it transports easy, is easy to use, and most of all, that it works.

I always have one on my car just in case most when you have child I highly recommend

I ALWAYS keep a tide pen on me at all times. If something gets on you you can quickly pull the pen out and 9 times out of 10 it removes it completely (in my experience anyway). Stains are easier to remove if you get to it right away so this is just handy and simple to use.

This tide to go it’s stain remover pen is really good it helped me a lot specially at my work I truly love it I recommend it and it’s cheap

I always carry one of these in my purse or travel with one. They actually get stains out of my clothes while I’m on the go. I work in an office and deal with the public , it’s embarrassing to have a stain on my blouse after lunch. I press this pen onto the stain, let it dry, and it’s gone !

These only worked on about 60% of the stains we used them on, and when they did work, they only removed about 80% of the stain. It was more of a quick soak and pray it doesn’t get worse before the wash type of thing. It sounds good in theory “a to go pen”, but you actually have to squeeze and soak the stained spot and almost wash it between the pen and fingers, scrubbing etc, it ends up a huge wet bigger spot than before. Then you have to let that dry and genuinely hope it didn’t stay stained or get worse. Half of the time you’re better of just leaving it the way it is and throwing your clothes in the wash later. It might be good for something you can wash right away or seriously damaging that needs an instant spot treatment, but you won’t need a package of three practically ever.

I never leave home without tide to go. Whenever you have an accident that leaves you with a stain you need a tide pen to fix it. They are small and fit easily in a bag and are great for vacations or any trip outside the house.

I really want impressed with this. I tried to use it on my work sweater on a fresh sharpie mark and it didn't help at all. I haven't tried it on any other kind of stains yet though.

I think this is one of the best inventions around. I can imagine if you have children this is even more true. Having one of these in your purse and car are game changers for a quick spot treatment and can definitely change the mood you’re in, when a stain appears.

These are a life saver to remove a stain quickly when you can’t just throw it in the wash. I keep these at home and in my purse always.

This is a necessity!! It is great at getting out stains on the go and keeping my clothes looking on-point! I love it!!

I use these daily. They work great. Easy to use. Find them everywhere. Super affordable

Super handy to have in your bag and around. It works well most of the time. Sometimes a stain is stubborn but sometimes I’ve noticed that it dyes the fabric lighter.

Definitely a go to for stain highly recommended always works love it definitely a go to 

Tide To Go Strain Remover Pen are so awesome. When you got little kids and they get stuff on you or on themselves.

I just started using this as I’m a messy eater and am always straining my clothing. I love that I can keep this in my purse for on the go use. A little pricey but worth it

I brought these from my local drug store because I heard really great reviews about them. Small stains are what work best for these. They work quick and efficient. They weren’t expensive for all three pens, just 7.99. Which I thought was a good price.

We have used tide to go many times on our shirts, I just used it on my wife's blue and white shirt which she had a sauce stain, we have used the stick on this shirt before with no problems. This time I applied the stick and it removed the stain but also removed the blue stripe and ruined her shirt. I am sure Tide will do nothing about this.

These are amazing!!!! Nothing worse than getting a stain on your shirt somewhere you cant do anything about it! These have saved many of my families shirts! They are a little pricy, but we have them everywhere! If I am at home and spill something on a shirt and I’m worried it will stain, I’ll grab a tide pen to use, almost like a pretreat before tossing in the wash! Love these!

These I find to be the most convenient stain removal option. I love that there in a pen form so you can really grind into the stain and do a point cleanse quickly. They are easy to carry around in your purse, and they work pretty well.

Tide to go pens are a hit or miss. Some stains on certain polyester or nylon fabrics come out but most stains on cottons or suede fabrics do not. And the tip is not very user friendly. Plus there's not a lot of product in each pen so I also feel like I am not getting what I pay for.

Can’t reccomend enough! I always have one in my car and one in my bag because u never really know what could happen.

Its okay. Its great for minor stains esp wearing white or off white colored outfits but for more pronounced stains its not too helpful

I got a small stain on my brand new shirt and thought I'd use a Tide Pen to get the stain off. Now, I have a large, white spot on my shirt where the pen completely bleached the color out. I'm never using a Tide Pen again and will not recommend this product to anyone.

I'm so disgusted. I had been looking EVERYWHERE for months for a pink shirt for a certain college team. Finally found one and wore it for the first time today. I dropped sauce on it while eating in the car. Well I thought of the tide pen. It worked like a charm in removing the stain RIGHT ALONG WITH THE PINK DYE IN MY SHIRT leaving a white spot right in the middle on the front. It looks like I used a bleach pen instead! I have used tide detergents in various forms so long that I don't remember when I started. I trusted Tide with all my washables... Needless to say, that trust is gone.

I always buy the 3-count and keep one in my room, my purse, and my car. These are great and they literally get out every stain I’ve ever had. I swear by them. I might use them too much but I feel like they run out quickly but that just means they are that good!

These are awesome to have! I got one in my purse because it actually works, my husband always stains his white shirts and these pens actually remove any kind of stain!

These have always helped me get makeup stains out of clothes, but spaghetti sauce still beats these guys. This is still a good product to have around for little stains and emergencies. I think it’s a good value.

Go to pen for stain remover. It works well. However, it does depend on the type and intensity of the stain. It works well on light stains. I'll continue to repurchase the product.

We always have these on hand, especially my husband. He always has one in the car Incase he stains his clothes during work. Easy to use and so convenient!

These are a great product to keep in your purse to have on the go. They definitely work to lessen stains. They don’t take all stains out and sometimes it stains my clothing itself. Just have to be careful with what I use it on.

I always keep one of these on me. They are so handy to have and very affordable. They get out any small and stubborn stain in just seconds. Love these so much.

So I tried this out a little bit back. I’m not sure if I was using it incorrectly or what, but I didn’t really see it working. I followed the directions but the stain was still there. I’m rating three stars to try to give the benefit of the doubt. Might possibly try again in the future to see if I get a different result.

Always have this everywhere i go and in ever drawer so its easy to pull out whenever we need it. It is so effective in removing stains instantly

I love tide to go pens! They’re great for getting stains out on the go. I keep one in my purse and one at work, just in case. Sometimes it does cause a slight discoloration of the fabric when used, but that comes out in the wash.

These are magical and a must to carry in your purse or travel bag! They work great. They have gotten so many stains out of my clothes. Very affordable. Great value. I highly recommend and would absolutely buy again.

Honestly this is a lifesaver. Gets stains out quickly and it's really good if you're out and spill something in yourself. It's small to fit in a purse so you can always have it handy.

This product is 100% helpful and I will continue to use it.

I always carry tide pens with me, especially when I decide to wear white. This takes away the stain so quick and it dries really fast too. Yes you will see a wet stain but once its all dried up, your shirt or jeans would be good as new again

These little pens are great to use on the go. They get stains out super quick and they will almost disappear

I’m obsessed with these. They are my go-to. They get anything out and are perfect for when you’re out spill something by accident and can’t immediately wash your clothes. This is like a perfect invention.

This product is so useful and such a savior. I always keep this in my bag! It comes in such a smile size, and it’s better to just keep one in your bag as an essential!

Love this stain remover pen for removing on the go stains without a big mess! It’s easy to put in your purse or backpack

I am very organized and I like to have everything clean and smell good and these products are necessary for my home

I am really messy so I like to try and keep one of these in my bag at all times. They really do get lost little stains off as long as you get to it right away. And then it’s like a pretreatment for when you wash the garment. So smart!

When it comes to Todd products you can't go wrong they're awesome they do remove stains specially on white t-shirts when they used to have this thing then we tried this one it works sometimes it keeps us from going to the dry cleaners all the time the prices under $10 for the mini one you also can find the full size at Walmart I would definitely recommend this product you might be the father in your local Dollar General but I would definitely try Walmart when it comes to looking for Todd products

These are great to carry in your purse and great for travel,they work great but not to crazy about the smell.

Perfect to keep in your car for any opsies you may have on the go. Not always efficient in getting the stain out 100%

These pens are such a lifesaver! They take out any stain, from pen marks to food, in an instant. I love the small size that makes it so easy to keep in a purse or backpack. Highly recommend!

I love these little pens! These are great for tossing in your diaper bag or purse and having them handy when accidents happen. They work very well, like magic the stain is gone! I do highly recommend!

Convenient to have around just in case cause you never know when something will happen. It works for most stains if you get to them right away. 

Definitely a good little items have on the go weather in your purse or if you're traveling. In your pocket or in your desk. Just pretty much anywhere. it's great at removing small stains and to help get them out in the wash. That said if you have a sizable grease or food stain (I'm looking at you, curry) don't expect this to magically make it go away.

I love Tide sticks, they really are convenient and tend to get stains out on the go. My only complaint is that I can't always find them in my local grocery store/ wholesaler. Would totally recommend!

I love this stuff it helps a lot it’s been my life saver when I accidentally stain my clothes works like a charm

Tide to go stain remover pens are the greatest invention since electricity! They get almost all of those tough stains out of my clothes almost immediately. Love that it can solve the dirty laundry problem in an instant while you're out and about.

I Keep these with me at all times! They are a life saver. They are a little pricey, but they are worth it and last a while!

These are lifesavers especially since I’m clumsy and spill things fairly often. They’re perfect for spot removal and I like having one on me in my work bag and my purse I take out on weekends. The only downside is that you have to use it on fairly fresh stains (I haven’t had luck using it on older stains), and sometimes it leaves a ring on your clothes depending on what fabric it was used on

These are life savers. I always carry one in my purse and the trick is you have to use it as soon as the stain has happened.

I feel like this wants to try and work on stains but in reality it doesn’t do much.

I love these. They are packaged in a convenient on the go package and actually work. They're great for emergencies and the packaging makes them great to carry so they're with you when you need them.

Tide always comes in handy when I need a stain remover. This works on shirts, couches, chairs, etc. and I would highly recommend having it on hand

These work sometimes and other times they seem to end up spreading the stain to a much larger area but making the stain slightly less noticable. They also seem to run out very very quick. I would say it is a decent product, it is definitely very convenient. 

I really love this product. Using the Tide to Go has saved me on countless occasions. I love how easy it fits in by bag. It’s so easy to use! All you have to do is press down on the tip and rub. Two easy steps and the stain disappears!! I highly recommend this product to others!!!

I love these things! I keep one in my backpack and one in my handbag. They are super tiny and lightweight. They work great at removing and spot treating small stains. Everyone needs this product!

I use this mostly because of my kids they always spill stuff on their clothes and does the job wonders and cleans up quick and throw it in the washer

All day everyday, carry in purse. This is such a life saver all the time. It takes all my stains away, I don't think there is a con with this. Everyone should have ghis in their home plus it is not expensive and worth it! Try it, you will be thankful later.

These works like magic! Very easy to use and can lift off the stain as well as brighten up the clothes. I usually buy this for my white clothes.

This product is great at removing stains on the go. I used it a few times and it seemed to work well. I would suggest it.

Tide works great, I use these & have one in my desk at work also. I highly recommend!

Very easy to use when you are in a hurry and have a stain. I love the pigment with these pens and how well they work on my clothes.

This is perfect for an on the go stain remover. I keep one at work and it removes the toughest stains in an instant

This on the go stain remover has saved me multiple times.  Whenever I wear white I always get a stain.  This product works miracles and does the trick!  Its very affordable and easy to find at your local drug or grocery store!  I recommend!!!!!!!!!

I always have one of these in my purse or backpack at all times. This is a definite lifesaver for “that toothpaste dribble down the front of your shirt you’ve had on it since you ran out of the house in a hurry so you didn’t notice it til now” moment. It works really really well!

Loveeee my Tide pen. It’s definitely saved my butt a few times. Unfortunately, it did discolor one of my shirts once. Left a bleached out looking dot where I used it. Thankfully, it was a pajama shirt, but it was still annoying. Other than that, I’ve always trusted it to get out a pesky stain.

This is a great product to keep near you. That's why I love that's is to go. It's really good on stains and not big.

Great little things for removing food stains from your clothes that you accidentally got on it. Also helps with other stains so it won’t make it harder to remove them in the wash later. I love them and keep one at work and in the car for any stain emergencies

We like to use tide to go stain remover pens. They are easy to pack and Carry. They do a great job removing stains. They are not very expensive.

I always carry this Tide pen in my purse. It is great for emergencies. Years ago, I stained my my white jeans and used the Tide pen to remove it. The stain was removed afterwards.

I love THISS!! I take it on the go and it works immediately. It prevents from the stain staying there permanently.

I don’t find these stain remover pens to be effective. They don’t always remove the stain or if they do it leaves a water mark.

Love these sticks! I always make sure to keep one or two in my purse just in case! I highly recommend!

I carry my trusty Tide Pens with me everywhere! They're lightweight and barely take up any space. I'm a clumsy person, so I need them. And they work!! It even helped me get a coffee drop off my white denim pants once! They super affordable too!

These pens are great to keep in your bag or car to get rid of those emergency stains. Just rubbed it on and wait for it to dry and within minutes the stain is gone! I took off one star because I noticed if you kept the pen for a long period of time, instead of the nice clean detergent smell, it began to smell like vomit. Once it smells like that, you’re not going to want to remove stains because it will make your clothes smell like vomit and that is even worse than a stain because the odor follows you no matter what you do!

A tide stick is a must have purse item! My mom always has one in her purse just in case.

I love tide stain sticks and have them in my car, office , and at home. Easy to use and affordable.

There’s are perfect to keep in your purse so that no matter where you are when you make a mess you won’t ruin your clothes!

The pen is precise and definitely gets out stains. I keep one in my purse for emergencies.

Great at getting out stains but only if you can take off the clothing item. Otherwise you’ll be walking around with a big wet spot of smelly solution on your clothing. I keep one with my laundry items and one in my travel items. Good to have and works great, minus the above.

Súper convenient. I have one in my car and purse at all times. Pros, it gets the stain out, cons it leaves a wet spot stain on certain fabric.

Sometimes these work, sometimes they don’t. I think it’s still worth having around just in case you spill something because it at least comes out a little!

My experience with tide to go is hit or miss but must depend on what causes the stain. The pen is also slightly runny so it is hard to control.

These smell like crap! Really awful smell. BUT, they do actually work some what. I have used this product for little stains I’ve had on my shirts or pants and for the most part, it rids my stain. It does require some pressure and a lot of product kinda comes out when you push in but it’s worth giving a shot.

We have being using this for when we go on trips. They work great and it a good idea for anyone with kids.

It works great. It’s the quickest and easy way to remove stains from clothes especially if you are somewhere at a restaurant and it gets on your white too. It’s handy and easy to apply and it removes stains right away. Totally recommend it on the go.,

good for light stains if you use it instantly but not too good with bigger stains definitely a must in my purse tho

The Tide pens are must haves!! So needed anywhere you go and super handy! Easy enough o carry around in the purse or car, and works well on stains.

Just started using these this year! I don’t know why it took me so long! This works every single time, it’s like magic. My husband approves too, it’s his go-to cleaning item!

I love this pen! It removes stains effectively and is very easy and convenient to store. I keep it in my purse and it definitely comes in handy. It’s pretty affordable. I would recommend this product! Tide To Go Stain Remover Pen 3 Ct

Great product to just pop in your purse. You don’t have to walk around with embarrassing stains if you happen to get one while out. These are perfect!

Works good you can pick it up at Walmart however it’s kind of pricey but nothing you can’t do with a little bit of regular detergent and elbow grease.

Tide to go is a great product. I love that you can throw it in your purse and have it ready right when you need it.

These are perfect for the at work coffee soil kind of situation! They’re not the perfect solution but they treat the stain fast and are easy to throw in your bag

I work with children for a living and am constantly eating on the move. Two things that just beg for stains. These tide to go sticks are a life saver! They are easy to take with you and are easy to store! While they don’t get EVERY stain out, they certainly have saved quite a few articles of clothing!

These are great to store in a purse of picked for on the go! They work pretty well for me, not the most amazing product but gets the job done

Tide's stain sticks are total lifesavers! You can just throw these into your bag real quick for on the go and rest assured that spilling on your clothes isn't the end of the world because your tide stick has your back, definitely recommend this product.

Great for on the go! I take these everywhere and always have one in my bag for spills and mishaps.

These are a life saver at work. Spilled a bit of coffee? No problem. Ink leak from your own? Spill lunch on your shirt? Always have one handy

I have one of these in my backpack, at home, and in my handbag. It usually gets a good work on the stain, and though it may not always get the whole stain out, it helps when you throw it in the laundry.

LOVE THESE!! Theyre a life saver!!! Work like magic and remove every little stain! Love it

This product is amazing and would have received 5 stars except it's too small. Need to make them 3x bigger. Has removed everything including set-in and previously washed.This product is amazing and would have received 5 stars except it's too small. Need to make them 3x bigger. Has removed everything including set-in and previously washed.This product is amazing and would have received 5 stars except it's too small. Need to make them 3x bigger. Has removed everything including set-in and previously washed.

These work pretty well at removing stains if you follow the instructions. It would be nice if they were easier to find in single packs.

These get the job done✅ I love using these pens to remove the stains. These pens a easy quick to use just rub them in and I let it sit there for a bit and then throw it in the washer. They are affordable and last a while so that’s a plus for me. I would recommend it to a friend

I used to use these all the time and they worked wonders! Perfect for small spills you want to get out real quick

This pen is a lifesaver, I have one in my car and in my room. My mom keeps one in her purse. I would definitely recommend it really works.

These are a life saver! I keep one in my purse no matter where I go. It actually works!

This is great for on the go or small spot stains. I use this on my clothes and tiny stains on my couch. It works pretty well and removes the stain instantly

These were a lifesaver. I was walking to the bus and decided it was a great decision to drink coffee while walking. Like a scene from an infomercial, I spilled coffee all over my white shirt. Yes, the classic coffee on the white shirt.

I bought a multi-pack and keep it in my travel bag, in the car, laundry room and at work. It’s easy to use as it loosens the stain, if they apply it, as soon as the stain happens, and wash or dry clean as soon as possible. It works for me!

These work really well, they’re very convenient, whenever I have a stain, which is not very often I just put tide to go on my clothes, let it saturate and then toss it in the wash. The stain is always gone, it’s always best to treat your stains as soon as possible instead of leaving them for days. This remover pen is great for travel or just to have in your every day bag.

Always keep a Tide pen with me. These are great at removing stains and I love the convenience of them

These are great for on the go stain removal, they can be carried in a bag for when an accident happens

These tide to go stain remover pads are one of the best inventions ever. They’re easy to use and you can carry them everywhere. I love getting a pack of three so I can leave them in my car, purse, and my room.

I haven’t used these in a long time so I’m not sure how they’ve improved but back years ago they didn’t work very well.

I am a HUGE fan of Tide to go!! I always have one in my purse! I can’t tell you how many times I have been out with friends and this pen has come to someone’s rescue. And now being a mom to a little boy (and wife to a husband) it continues to come in handy. It really does work, it has saved countless items of clothing from being permanently stained (or at least a tougher battle later on). I used to buy them individually, but the 3 pack just makes more sense. I always have a Tide to go on me, in the house or even the car. It is one of my favorite little inventions!!

These are our go to for messes. . They fit in my purse or in the car for road trips. Handy

I love the tide stain remover pen. It is so useful. I always keep it in my bag. spatially to school, and if i was wearing white. it dries super fast. i recommend.  

Tide to go stain remover pens really do come in handy. It honesty is like a relief when someone says “i have a tide pen don’t worry” I use these on my clothes (obvs), shoes, comforters, and on furniture

Gotta say, these things are fabulous. Super convenient to keep around the house, in your purse, etc. Works well on small to medium sized stains. You just apply pressure to the area and let the product dry.

I always stash these Tide To Go Stain Pens 3 Count all over the place. I have one in my car, one in my son’s car, one in my purse, one in my bathroom and one in the kitchen. They work great to get a stain out in a pinch. If you aren’t in a position to immediately treat and wash your clothes, this product works amazingly. I definitely recommend.

Always keep one of this in my bag for coffee or food stains I might get on myself on work. Works pretty well to get rid of most common stains and is a convenient tube to carry around. Will continue using!

These are fantastic to keep in your desk or purse or car in case you spill or get a small stain during the day. They are super easy to use and get out most food stains really easily on the spot. The only downside is that they smell a little strange and that smell will linger on your clothes until you can throw them into the wash.

Very good for on the go, I’m very clumsy with food and stuff so I tend to get dirty fast but this does it’s magic sometimes it takes time to come off! But is very good and affordable.

These work on almost all stains and I love that I can keep them in my purse for on the go stains!

Always handy, and always gets the stain out! I can’t leave my house without these things!

I really like this product. It’s small enough to keep in your wallet or purse. As long as you treat the stain right away there shouldn’t be any problems with removing it. Have used it plenty of times at restaurants etc :)

The absolute best product ever. I am always so pleased when I make a mess on my clothes and dig in my purse and I have a tide to go stick. It does the job everytime!!

I have one in my purse at all times. It isn’t full proof but works pretty well to work out a new stain. It does seem to make colors bleed when you’re rubbing it in to some stains, so just be warned, especially when the item is a dark design on a white base.

I always have one of these in my bag wherever I go because the few times I didn’t have one I regretted it! Although I will say these don’t work on ink stains, but that’s another story. I can’t tell you how many stains I’ve gotten out using these. No matter how hard we try sometimes stains just happen and thankfully these pens have gotten out every stain I’ve ever dealt with. Some come out better than others, but then I just use a stain stick over night before tossing in the wash and then I’m d as new again.

I love tide to go. I always keep one in bag and they work great at quick fixes! Especially with two young kids, these are perfect for all the inevitable stains.

It never fails. Im out in public for a special occasion and my kids slob up their shirt. My favorite was when my son slobbed up his shirt right before a wedding... he was the ring bearer!!!! The photographer came to the rescue with a Tide pen and I was sold, immediately!! The mark wasnt completely gone but gone well enough that it wasnt visible unless you were really looking for it. She saved the day! Since then, I always carry one with me whether its for a kid mess or for myself. Theyre so handy to have in your purse or car! Cant live without them anymore!

These are a must have for me! I have one in my purse at all times for me and anyone else who could need one. These make the stains disappear!

I keep the tide pens everywhere even one in the car they work great and takes a only a second to apply

I love this stain pen, I have one in my car and purse because life with kids! I hope they never stop making them

These are a great thing to have on the go; you never know when you'll spill on yourself or get grass stains. The pen usually takes out the stains out in a pinch. It is pretty affordable and easily accessible. It is so easy to throw in your purse and/or pocket for emergencies! 

Love these. Super easy to carry with you and use on the go if you are messy like me lol they work really well

These tide pens are good to use for stains they work well I would recommend these they are affordable to buy 

This product is really good. We all used at home. Really like it and helpful for anything. I recommend to all.

I haven’t had to use these in awhile, and I don’t know what I was doing in the past, but I used to keep one of these on me at all times. It’s definitely affordable because one pen lasts quite awhile. Shout wipes are good at removing stains to, but I prefer the tide packaging.

These little Tide to Go stain removing pens are awesome because they do get out some tough stains and I love that I can bring it in my purse for accidental moments. It’s so handy and I recommend them to everyone.

Tide pens are a go to for quick stain removal. They work well and are easy to carry in a purse for on the go application.

A must have! For the home, office, and car these are essential! I am a messy person and constantly spill on myself. Tide pens are a must have and I love them! They work fast and are very effective

Great to go pens i fit them in my purse, bring them on vacation and they work quick and easy

These are great to have in your purse or in your car! As a chef I use these a lot for when I am at work if I need to look presentable for a customer but yet have a small stain on my shirt it takes less than 10 seconds of rubbing the pen on the stain and it’s completely gone. Plus I like that it’s pretty much like a pre-treat for the stain!

These are so nice to have in your office or in your vehicle. If you can catch the stain fast then you can usually get it to go away. Nothing worse than being stuck away from home with a stain on your shirt.

This comes in handy especially for me!! I spill stuff all the time!!! I keep these in my purse!! Definitely a staple!!

I love these Tide pens. They are great to have on the go and work so well to remove stains from your clothing.

This pen lasts forever and does remove most stains. It is easy to carry and use. You have to use a bit.

Bought this as an emergency as I was running errands with my wife and wanted to get out a drop of tomato out and it did not remove the stain at all. I had to buy a three pack.

I used my stain stick on my white shirt when I dropped a small drop of ketchup on it. It took the ketchup out but left a yellow stain on my shirt from the stick itself. :(

Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover works really well for on the go stain remover, especially, when I spill coffee on my blouse. It is a very convenient size that fits in my clutch purse. I purchased it online on Walmart.com and it was very affordable. I would recommend: Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover.

Tried to get a little salsa off my sweatshirt, and it bleached a giant spot right on the middle of it. Can't wear it anymore.

Used this for a quick spot stain removal on white pants. It left a yellow stain bigger than the original mark. Almost worse, the smell is unbearable. It smells like feces or vomit. Avoid.

I had a small little dot of food bough the tide to go and it made my new Champion shirt ($35) all yellow and now it doesn’t come off so now I have to buy another shirt. Worst Product!

I got some oil stains on my brown hoodie and immediately applied tide to go. I then washed it and now there's white spots like its been bleached. Ruined my hoodie. first and last time I use this.

I had gotten some sauce on the inside of my jacket. I tried using the stick to remove the satin. It ended up leaking through my coat and left a green stain in its place.

Major design flaw: the cap simply pushes on & off. The cap always comes off in my bag and it pushes up against stuff, depressing the tip & releasing the liquid. Please make it screw top.

I love using the Tide stick. I have a Tide stick in my desk & it works miracles. It smells like baby vomit, though. Coffee smells the worst to get out. Can we get a nice smell added to it? Lavender?

I spilled a little ketchup on my jeans, dabbed the spot lightly with a wet paper towel and then gently applied the Tide Stick. The spot is now bleach and ruined.

I wish I had never bought this product! This product smells terrible- both me and those around me- can smell this vomit like product after use. DO NOT BUY! I wish you give negative stars.

Recently dropped blueberry pie on my white shirt at an event. Couldn’t change so used my Tidestick. It worked magic and the stain disappeared and saved the day. Thank you!!

The pen smells sour and tide representative said that the has a funky odor is normal.

I always loved the clean look of all white bedding, but have 2 dogs. I bought Tide to go and in between washing my white duvet, I use the pen on any spots that show up. It has worked great!

At work, dropped an orange highlighter on my white skirt. Grabbed the pen, went over the stain a couple of times, gone instantly. Love this Awesome product!!!

My sister spilled red wine on her wedding dress at her reception. It was a BIG stain. After dabbing the Tide pen on the lace and the lining, the dress was saved! No damage to the dress and no stain!

I purchased a Tide stain stick to try to get a watermelon juice stain out before it dried. Not only did it NOT remove the original spot but It also left a big yellow circle on my white shirt!

I needed something to clean my white shoes with and when I cleaned the with Tide to go my shoes became yellow

This is marketed to be a quick solution, yet here I am with a shirt that smells like literal garbage, and an even bigger stain now, with the fluid from the pen spreading it into a larger spot.

Tide to Go stick is exactly what you need in a pinch, my white clothes seem to always get a stain on them, whether I know what it's from or not I can count on getting the stain out of it ASAP.

Used as directed on chino shorts to remove chocolate syrup spots. Left discolored spots and stain remains.

Today, I was eating a Chicago dog with everything on it and "wham" I dropped green relish and yellow mustard in tandem down the front of my shirt. Five minutes later the stains were completely gone !!

Dropped some of my breakfast burrito on my shirt.. used tide pen, rubbed the strain for what felt like hours, the "pen" did not work in the slightest... felt like I was ripped off...

It seems to get any kind of stain out, and pretty reliably too.

Pen did not work. I've been using the pen for the last three hours, which is a coffee stain. The stain did not come out, instead, it made it look like it was running down my pants.

I have always sworn by Tide Pens and always have them in my bag, but today that all changed when I pulled it out to remove a stain from my designer top it put a hole in my top. I was livid!

Spilled a little bit of coffee on my favorite chinos. Used a regular Tide to Go pen on the stain and now they have a huge discoloration stain. Nowhere is it advertised it could bleach your clothes!!

it is really cool and i highly recomend but TIFFANY will not share the secret formula with me and im HIGH KEY OFFENDED but I love it so much!!!!

I keep a pen in the car and work being that I'm always staining my clothes when I'm on lunch.

I just removed a red felt tip pen mark from my dress. Worked great! But like everyone else says, why does it smell this bad????

I am unsure why this pen smells horribly. I honest to god thought someone stuck my pen in feces or someones vomit!! Why on Earth does it smell so bad? I cannot stand it.

Tide pens are good, work as promised. My one Big problem is the foul odor they develop after four months. No warning about it on packaging I've seen. Can anything be done to correct the issue?

This pen has saved me a few times from lunch. When lunch jumps out and takes a chunk of professionalism from your attire you will be prepared with this handy pen.

There was a time I dropped a strawberry on a white cushioned chair at a bridal shower, another was when my friend stained her white bridal gown. Thank G-d for Tide to Go!

I dropped food on my blouse and jeans. The stain on my blouse is still the same, only difference is that it looks like a wet stain. My jeans, the stain looks like the stain spread.

Used tide to get a coffee stain out of my grey shoes and it turned the spots white. Completely ruined an almost brand new pair.

This stuff is AMAZING! Like, thai-iced-tea-out-of-white-pants-in-thirty-seconds amazing! It even got dark green pen out of my favorite light grey sweatshirt! No idea where I would be without this!

I got a small tomato sauce stain on my shirt and went to use the stick ASAP but it made it much worse. Now I smell like straight up chemicals and look like a mess.

i spilt some coffee on my white shirt and i used my tide to go stick and it made it worse now i have a huge yellow spot on my brand new white top. Please help!

Was eating a steak, got a drop of grease on my wool pants, dabbed spot with napkin, applied the tide pen less than 3 minutes after; pen was completely ineffective and may have made the spot worse!

Would you rather look dirty or smell dirty? The foul smell of this product by far exceeds its cleaning potential.

Used it immediately - effect was a splotch around original, unchanged grease (from hamburger).

Once again at work and got a stain from moving a computer on my slacks. This helps to down play the stain till you have time to wash\dry clean your slacks or shirt.

So I'm 22 and I bought a Legend of Zelda bed set. The cat had fun with a pen ALL OVER it. I grabbed my Tide pen; it removed ALL of the INK STAIN - it even cleared it out of the white parts! 10/10

I have a tide pen in my purse & desk. They work great; the smell however is unbelievably retched. I thought it was spoiled until I opened a second one only to smell the same.

This product is the opposite of what i needed! it was unable to destain my grape juice soaked tee shirt. This product is overall a waste of money and i do not recommend. Oxi Clean works much better!

While on a cruise I got a red drink on white slacks. I was given a "Tide to go" stick by another passenger. I was totally amazed that the stain disappeared!

I use the pen at work after lunch as I always spill something. It makes the stain virtually invisible in about 20 minutes and saves me from looking sloppy in meetings. Thanks!

I spilled coffee on my shirt I did just what the packaging said to clean the excess and then proceed to use the stain remover. It did not work whatsoever it just made my stain bigger!

I just used the stick to try and get blue ballpoint pen out of my ivory blouse. It made it worse. Thank goodness I'm wearing a cardigan

I got a small spot of juice on them. I put a small amount of tide pen on the spot. The spot has now been replaced by a larger faded area. I didn't read anything about not using the tide pen on jeans.

Is it true that they can go bad? I just used and it smells like throw-up. Why is this?

Your TideToGo pen ruined my new white shirt! I bought one of these pens to get out a couple of spaghetti sauce spots, and everywhere I rubbed the pen, turned the shirt yellow!! Shirt is ruined.

This pen left yellow everywhere I rubbed it to get a couple spots of spaghetti sauce on my brand new white shirt. Shirt's ruined.

Used it on a colored shirt and it REMOVED THE COLOR. Nothing to warn me that this may happen, no way for me to know. Don't waste your money!!

Just rubbed the pen into a stain a little and the color came out of that spot in my shirt.

Today I had a small brown food stain on my light beige jacket and the Tide pen got rid of it completely with no ring in less than 30 seconds. Fantastic!

well, it did get the grease stain out but now I have an even larger bleached out area. I did not see any warning that it was bleaching....

The liquid in this pen left marks on my cotton/poly raincoat that are so much worse than the original stains I was trying to get out. One machine wash hasn't fixed it; I hope my coat isn't ruined.

I swear by this stuff. I never do reviews for products, but this REALLY WORKS! I always have one in my purse. Thank you Tide To Go!

Used it to get dirt off on one shirt and a food substance and both white shirts are now ruined. I am out $100 now because we have to get new shirts!

Took a Tide-to-go stick on our tour of Italy. On the trip my white cardigan was sprayed with cola, I sat on chocolate & a waiter dripped grease on my jacket. The Tide stick took out every stain.

THIS STUPID PEN DOESNT WORK MY CLOSE STILL HAVE STUFF ON IT. I EVEN FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS AND IT STILL SUCKS. MAKE A BETTER QUALITY OUT OF THIS PEN ADD OXYCLEAN OR SOMETHING!!

Received a gift of Tide to Go pen while in Mexico. Having trouble finding them in Pacific NW. Help!

This product is incredible. I have meeting today after lunch. A fry covered in ketchup tumbled down the front of my shirt. My tide to go pen and a microfiber cloth made it almost unnoticeable!

I recently used this product on a pair of denim jeans and it heavily discolored the jeans. Attempted to give "1 Star" on all fields but the site forced me to give 1.5. Not cool :(

The Tide pen is a novel idea that works--a stain pen and blotter in one. However, the liquid smells like baby vomit. I would like for them to throw a little fragrance into the mix.

To avoid having to wash a bedspread with a few dirty spots on it at a cost of over $30, I took a few swipes with my Tide To Go and the stains disappeared! Thanks for making such a great product!

The tide to go pen works for color fabrics but when you use it on whites you're better off with the stain you had. It made the original stain fade but created a wet stain looking like a sweat stain

I just bought a Tide stick, but I've only had it for a week and it seems to already be empty (no solution is released when I press down!) I'm very disappointed with the duration of this product's use.

Wish it would come in a clear tube so I'd know when to get a new one! Great product! Introduced all my friends to it and they love it!

Used on my black pants, blotch parts all along it now, so it works

Dropped some bar-b-Q sauce on my white shirt, ran into the store and cleaned the stain while in the checkout line. Works as advertised and I'm forever grateful!

This product did not remove the food stain but removed the color of the fabric leaving ugly white spots on my skirt..

No problems until today my husband spilt on his work pants and I offered the tide stick. Unfortunately it bleached the grey fabric so there is now a white spot. great pair of nice dress pants ruined.

A waiter dumped a glass of red wine on my cream colored designer purse. I was convinced it was ruined. We went to the store to get a Tide to go pen and it saved my purse. It looks as good as new.

execellent idea for travel purpose and the stain comes right out

Ruined two of my best white dress shirts by leaving large yellow stains. Read the reviews, this happens to many. Tide's suggestions about soaking did no good.

Used it on my Tom's (Shoes) to wipe out a yellow mustard stain... the pen decided to take the colors with it :-D #SOS

It sounds like they fixed the smelly part since my pen was created, but it worked fine. Just read the directions on how to use it and what to use it for and you shouldn't have any problems.

I bought a shirt, fitted and dry cleaned. Got home and noticed dime size yellow stain on the collar, Had wedding in 24 hrs. I ran to the store and bought this product. Worked wonders, Stain gone!!!!

Don't know what happens if this project sits for a while but something decomposes and stinks like garbage. used in on my shirt and people were asking what stunk. really bad smell. would not recommend.

I use Tide to Go frequently. It works very well. My problem is with the tube (stops a 5 star rating). The lid comes off frequently in my purse and it dries out. I wish the lid stayed on.

A greasy spill on a restaurant seat made a large stain on my back pant leg. I grabbed the pen & when I took the cap off, the pen tip dropped to the floor, so the pen was useless. Very disappointed.

I got a small coffee stain on my white patterned dress shirt. The size of the stain increased after using the product. This product effectively did the opposite of what it was supposed to do.

Paid $70 for some new, white Vans, just to have the Tide to Go ruin them. Not happy, at all.

The TTG removed a sauce stain on my white polo...only problem is the liquid from the TTG added a brown-ish/yellow-ish ring on my shirt around where the old stain used to be...

Within 3 month after I bought this, pen was dried out when I went to use it even though it was sealed in package!

I've used a Tide to Go stick for years. It's been a lifesaver on all fabrics/colors, so I didn’t hesitate to use it on a tiny (easy to remove) stain on my new $400 pink linen dress. It’s now ruined.

Perfect for my husband when he was away from home and needed to keep his dressed blues squared away!

This Product is exactly what I needed! How can I buy it with lowest price and where.

Spilled BBQ sauce on a white shirt while driving and eating smh. Luckily Walgreens had this pen. Saved my life and my new shirt. A miracle in a pen, jusr what I needed.

This is the second time that I have given tide to go pens a chance. Both times it has destroyed my clothing, leaving white stains on my BRAND NEW pants! Very disappointed in this product.

I used a Tide to Go pen on my brand new white jeans. Now I have yellow stains in the two spots I used the Tide to Go pen. What can I do to get rid of the yellow stains? I'm really disappointed Tide did this to my white jeans and now I cannot wear them. I would have never expected these results from a Tide product and have always used Tide products for all laundry needs. I'll be reconsidering moving forward after this bad experience leaving me with ruined jeans.

Loved this product until I used it last night on my favorite camel colored coat. I got red lipstick on the coat and although it was a small mark I figured the pen would remove the stain as it usually has with other clothing. Once I used it on the coat it seemed to remove it until I checked the following day and realized the HUGE white mark left on my coat. It is completely ruined :( I am trying to research on how to fix it but I am worried there's no hope. Someone please let me know if theres anything I can do to fix this? Thanks.

I bought a 3-pack of the Tide to Go pens thinking I could have one stashed in my home, work, and car. However, upon trying to use the pens I found that the caps do not come off easily. In fact, on two of them the cap was held on so tight that instead of coming off, the whole top of the pen came off in my hand and spilled detergent all over the place. What a waste of money!

I got some mascara on my white pants and Tidetogo did not get it out. I was disappointed, but do like the idea of having a stain remover in my purse

While shopping at a local food store, samples of salsa were given to customers. My sample just happened to drop on the front of my new, beautiful white blouse. Attendant gave me Tide to Go which took the stain out. But less than 1 hour, I had a terrible yellow stain on the front of my blouse. Came home, threw it in the washing machine with Tide Detergent and it would not come out (did not put it in the dryer or the stain would have set forever). However, fingers crossed, I just poured distilled white vinegar on the entire stain and have it soaking with detergent in hot water. Looks like this may have done the trick by removing the stain. I will leave it soak overnight and hopefully the stain is gone. Vinegar is a wonderful cleaning agent for many things. Yep, fingers crossed!

I used A Tide-to-go stick on a very tiny stain on my BRAND NEW blue pants that I bought yesterday. The stain came out but it dried and the color was completely stripped from the pants. I cannot believe brand new pants are ruined :( I don't have a lot of money and I never get new things. This is devestating to me. I hope Tide does something to change that, as it seems to be a common side-effect. I'm so sad.

I'm a loyal Tide user for laundry, and also carry Tide To Go in my suitcase pouch. Applied it to stain on designer dress after dinner on trip. Stain remained, but with the addition of a 3" oval discoloration that did not disappear. Dry cleaner at home said the Tide had permanently removed the color from the fabric. Incredibly, he was able to restore the appearance. Worth noting: other similar stains on the dress that were not treated with Tide To Go that night came out just fine in the dry cleaning. If I'd simply waited, I would have been spared vacation-blues from thinking I'd ruined a gorgeous dress by taking the advice of the advertising.

I had balsamic vinegar splash all over my brand new shirt. I applied the Tide to Go pen on the stains, and they vanished almost instantly. Thanks for saving my life. I have one product recommendation. Put this on a Key Chain. It would help men, who don't carry around a purse with them.

I have purchased Tide to Go before and had good results. I recently purchased the Tide to Go Mini for our vacation. I applied the the stain remover to my husband's shirt, as well as mine. The stains came off immediately, but the shirts were left with yellow stains which cannot be removed. I was so disappointed. My shirt was brand new and my husband's shirt was an older, but nice one. I threw mine away, but fortunately could still purchase a new one at a sale price. My husband now wears his to work on the farm. As for the offensive Tide to Go smell, this is only if it is an old stain remover. The new ones are fine.

This is my first unsolicited consumer review but I was inspired. Just today, I dropped a fresh raspberry on my pants @ work. I didn't notice until it had stained them beyond fixing with the dish detergent in our kitchen here. I had left my Tide-to-go pen (never used before !) @ home but someone suggested trying the small store in our building. They had it ! $$$ but well worth it... It truly saved one of my favorite pair of slacks: Orange (color of Tide container) cropped ones pants are basically irreplaceable ! Thanks, Tide-to-go !

I received a tide to go in my Influenster vowvoxbox and I have to say i was a little bit thinking that this product would not work but I was wrong I had a mustard stain on my fav shirt and it took it off with out leaving a heavy smell or damage my clothes. I say this product is a must

My elderly mother dripped catsup on her blouse and slacks on the way to a doctor's appointment. Stopped at nearby store to get her Tide to Go after seeing advertisement for the product so she would not have to return home to change. The catsup stain was VERY fresh. Removed the excess catsup and applied Tide to Go to stain. It did NOT remove the stain, merely smeared it/lightened it and created a ring on her clothing in both places. In fact, when the physician entered the room, she immediately asked, "What happened." We threw the product away -- it does not work as advertised!

I've used Tide to Go for quite a while with wonderful results. BUT, when I assisted an elderly neighbor and her dog from an attack by stray dogs last night, wasn't thinking about my favorite white jacket - which ended up covered in blood. As soon as I got home, treated the blood stains with Tide to Go, most of the blood came out. Poured Tide Laundry Detergent directly on the remaining stains and immediately laundered the jacket. It's cleaner than clean - I was amazed since it wasn't supposed to work well on blood. But it did - and I can't thank you enough!!!

The Tip on my Pen dried out and broke off with less than 1/3 of the product utilized.

I am highly disappointed in Tide-to-go. I got a small, simple stain on colored pants at work and thought my Tide-to-go would be the easy answer. That's exactly what it is for right? I used the product which completely discolored my pants, so the pants are left with a white splotch on the front and ruined. Now I am out the price of the pair of pants. :(

My son and daughter in law came to take me out for brunch on Mother's Day. I was wearing white pants and a pretty blouse and carried a cup of coffee, my first mistake! My son hit a pothole and my coffee splashed on my white pants. We were too far away to go home so I could change my clothes. My daughter in law, Shari, opened her purse and took out her Tide To Go and I got all the coffee stains out of my pants! I was so happy I went out and bought myself one the next day! And Mother's day was perfect!

I find the pen works well when I treat a stain quickly. I despise the smell of the product. I usually have to find time to change my shirt to avoid the stench.

I wore a white shirt to work, and, not thinking, leaned over my take out cup of coffee to grab something off the truck floor. Of course I got coffee smudged on the front of my shirt.I was not only already at work but getting ready to meet a very high end client for my boss, and needed to make a great impression. Thank goodness I have Tide To Go sticks, cleaned it up in just a minute and dried very quickly! Thanks SO much for a great product!

I went a local mexican restaurant and got some spatters of red sauce on my brand new white dress shirt.Nothing large. The biggest spatter was no larger than a pea. Immediately i washed off the excess food making sure to pat it, not whipe at it to keep the stain from spreading. Within 10 minutes of getting the stain I added the tide to go pen to all the spatters. After 20 minutes it was dry and the stains had not, in the slightest, gone away. I made sure it was fully dry and tried applying it again. Nothing. In fact, the stains color actually dispersed across the entire area I had applied the Tide to Go. On top of that there are dark circles around the edges of where it was wet. This pen just ruined a $70 shirt. Now any stain remover I use won't get the dark circles out. My shirt is ruined. Great job Tide. Buyers beware. It has a $3 price tag for a reason

I use Tide and, therefore, I thought the Tide to go stick would be good to try. At lunch, I got a few drops of food of my cotton top. I used the Tide stick and now there are big round yellow stains on my almost $200 Eileen Fisher new top. I will never use the Tide stick again.

One day, while I was at work, wearing a white shirt. I spilled Coke all down the front of my shirt. I had to go to church right after work and did not have time to go home to change shirts. Fortunately, I carry a "Tide To Go" pen in my briefcase. I used the pen (and it was a big area) and every part of the area came clean!! Thank you Tide, GREAT product

I HAD SOME MAKEUP STAINS ON MY WHITE PANTS THIS MORNING AND I BOUGHT THE TIDE PEN, THINKING THAT IT WOULD WORK. WELL IT DID NOT, IN FACT IT MADE MY PANTS WORSE, FIRST DAY WEARING THEM AND I GOT THE PEN TO REMOVE THE SMALL STAIN AND IT LEFT A HUGE YELLOW RING. NEVER BUYING A TIDE PRODUCT AGAIN AND NEITHER WILL MY FAMILY,. I EVEN BOUGHT 2 ONE EXTRA AND I WILL BE RETURNING BOTH, TIDE I WILL NEVER BY ANYYYYYYY PRODUCT FROM YOU AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY UNSATISFIED, AND PEOPLE DONT BELIEVE THE LIES

Good product, works for me most of the time, Recently I used it on a dress shirt, wuite a lot of the pen to get a stain out, and there is a faint line/residue left on the shirt after it dries, does anyone know if this residue will wash out if I put the shirt in the wash (with more tide products of course!)? Little reluctant to try it on more of my dress shirts until I see if the tide to go residue will come out in the wash...

First time using tide to go and I did not like it. It did not remove the stain plus it left an awful smell on my clothes.Just for my luck I decided to use it at work everyone I worked with could smell it.First and last time I buy this product. I was not satisfied I was dissapointed

Had coffee stain on slacks and tried to remove with pen and all it did was make an outline of the stain. Made it worse.

I used this product for the first time today in the hopes I could at least lighten a set in grease stain on the front of a newer sweatshirt. To my amazement, the stain is gone with one washing. I used Tide To Go instant stain remover, applied and rubbed in a little laundry detergent and then washed in hot water. So happy that I can now wear again, the sweatshirt I thought was going to get thrown in the "rag bag"! Thank you Tide:)!

Got coffee stains out of a friend's pants. In Hawaii, every time I turned around, my granddaughter was saying, " Tide Pen, Grandma". No problem with smell from it, nor cap falling off.

I've used this several times, always making excuses. Oh, it must be an old pen, maybe its just the wrong fabric to use it on, etc. etc. Unlike other reviewers, I have not had issues with the cap falling off. I do have two issues with this product, that to me make it worthless. 1. It leaves the treated area slightly discolored (until you wash it, at least for washable fabrics), which is almost more noticeable than the stain itself. 2. It smells. Bad. Like really, really bad. My coworker used it and had to change. It's very strong and very unpleasant. It's distracting. I know it's not a fluke. I've purchased 4 pens in my life and they're all the same. I've heard the same from others. I'm surprised More reviewers did not comment on the stench. This is not something I would waste my money on. Very disappointing product from a company that continuously releases great products.

I had an important meeting and bought a brand new white shirt for $70 which I never do. I cut the tags off, put the shirt on and headed to my meeting. After the meeting I was driving in my car. Of course I spilled coffee all over myself and was immediately in a panic thinking I had ruined my new shirt. I stopped at a hotel and tried to rinse the coffee out with water to no avail. I called my wife who suggested I go to a store and get a tide pen to see if it would help. The product is amazing. It was literally like a magic trick erasing the coffee stain on my new shirt. I just wanted to say thank you. Great product!

I SPILLED MY MUM'S SCRUMPTIOUS YORKSHIRE PUDDING GRAVY ON MY FAVOURITE TROUSERS TODAY. SUCH A SHAME. MY TRUSTED TATTOO ARTIST SUGGESTED TIDE TO GO. I GAVE IT A GO. THE STAIN PREVAILED. DO NOT BELIEVE THE LIES.

Lunch. Three small hot sauce dots on my white shirt. Doh! Stopped at Duane Reade on way back to office and bought Tide to Go. $4.89. Expensive, but OK if it works. Excited to use it. But wow, despite two applications on each, i still have three (slightly less visible) little orange spots. Bummer. Feeling ripped-off.

I got a stain on my favorite blue silk dress when I was on vacation. Some sort of sauce stain. I was trying to remove stain by using Tide to Go. I shouldn't have done it!!! Now I have large yellow stain where I had used the Tide to go. I was crying, honestly. My favorite dress is ruined by your product!

On my wedding this past June, I had accidentally sat in coffee right before the wedding ceremony. It left a huge coffee stain on the back of my dress. In a panic, (and obviously, I was trying to stay calm as best I could), my bridesmaids brought out their Tide to GO sticks. After about 15 minutes...and with about 3 "Tide to Go" sticks, the stain COMPLETELY came out. It was amazing. Tide to GO seriously saved my white wedding dress and my wedding! It is an amazing product!

This little miracle is always with me. If any stain gets on my clothes I use Tide to Go and the stain is gone! Easy to use and so portable.

After seeing a small (1/2 dime size) mustard stain on my white cotton dress shirt, I attempted to remove said stain by using Tide to Go. After wetting the spot and rubbing with the applicator tip as recommended, I was disappointed to see that not only was the stain still there, but it had grown, and was now surrounded by a much larger, discolored ring. The shirt (one of my favorites) is now essentially useless.

I was at my 40th high school class reunion. Some of us gathered early to have a drink. I was wearing white capris and ordered a Bloody Mary. Yup, I spilled it all over my white pants. I got out my Tide Stick and went to work. It used whatever was left in that stick, but it did the trick. I was not embarrassed the rest of the night. When I got home and washed them, they came out completely white! Thank you for an enjoyable evening.

The Tide to Go Pen is a great product but I spend more on replacement having to buy another because of the cap that always comes off. , I have contacted TIDE and they have not changed this product defect.

At the start of my day I was unpleasantly surprised with a bloody nose. Unfortunately, it stained my light colored pants. I am too far from home to go home and change and I surely did not want to be in public with the stain on the front of my pants. I keep the Tide to Go stick in my car. I went out to the car and soaked that area. It took more than usual, but it did work. I made it through the day without embarrassing myself or my boss, and there was not a stain on my pants after it dried or after I washed them! Thanks for a great product that makes such nasty events easier to handle, and saved my day.

Tide-to-go is great at lifting stains, however, if you get a tide-to-go pen like I did, you won't be satisfied. These pens tend to spoil over time and if you purchase one that spoils, it will cause your clothes to smell and smell strongly. The smell is unpleasant and can be compared to vomit or sour milk. Tide-to-go should be sold like milk, with an expiration date. I used to be an avid user of Tide products but now that I've experience what I've experienced, along with the money I've wasted, I can no longer trust Tide products!

My wife and I use the stick successfully a lot. We frequently eat out alone and with groups of friends. Someone inevitably stains a shirt, blouse or pants. When we have the stick it works great. The problem with the stick is our collective memories. We often forget it altogether or leave in in the car. I thought it would be a good idea to be able to put one our key chains. The keys always make into the restaurant so we would always have for immediate use.

$3 Tide Pen saved me $37: I had a blue, liquid ink pen leak on a white dress shirt in the middle of my work day (client facing). I started with the Tide pen and the stain started to spread. Co-workers though I was nuts and that the shirt was garbage. I blotted with paper towels and continued with the Tide Pen. Within 10 minutes, the stain was 98% gone and the ink that had spread was eliminated. Tide pen saved my shirt and my day. A new shirt would have cost $30. A drive home would have lost 90 minutes of productivity and cost two gallons of gas (say $3.50 X 2).

It removes most stains like red wine, but pasta sauce just leaves the stain a light orange. I just wish they would print the directions on the actual stick and have a screw on cap. The cap always comes off and the liquid comes out and is wasted. Plus the directions on the actual package would be helpful due to the fact that most of us discard the original packaging,

I used Tide to Go on one of my favorite shirts and ended up with a larger stain. Now I have a dark circle surrounded by a lighter circle on my shirt. What a waste of money, but more what a disappointment in a product.

I helped a mother get chocolate ice cream out of her daughter's dress. The mother was SO PLEASED!

Good product, but I agree with the other reviewers - MAKE IT A SCEW CAP, please! The cap is constantly popping off in my brief case and the stain remover runs out. I now tape the cap shut so that it will stay on.

I used to swear by this product and would recommend it to any of my friends. Not anymore! I splurged on a new pair of light pants for spring two days ago. This morning I used the Tide Stick pen to remove a small stain and it created a huge bleach mark! My $200 pants are ruined and I only wore them once. So upset!!!

I've had a Tide stick in my bag and work desk drawer since they have come out. But I'm at my end with the caps and it sounds like I'm not alone. Add a small twist to the caps so they don't pop off! I want to buy more Tide sticks because I've used up the pen for its purpose, not because they've gone dry due to a lack of a cap.

I just transitioned to civilian life after serving 26 years in the US Army, switching from the uniform (camouflage) to business attire was a big change for me and I had failed to realize how easy it was to stain your shirt (once again camouflage covers all). The Tide Stain Stick has become a necessity in my desk to remove any and all spots, stains and embarrassing spills. Thanks for the clever invention.

So on the first day of starting a new job, I spilled tea on my shirt. This is a very common stain and one of the food stains this product is recommended for use on. I was so proud of myself for having my tide to go pen with me! Unfortunately, the tide pen failed to remove the tea, but even worse it bleached my shirt so now I have a tea stain surrounded by a light yellow ring on a bright yellow shirt. Needless to say, I felt like an idiot walking around like that on my first day, and my brand new shirt is ruined. Thanks for nothing, Tide.

I have used the Tide to Go pen in the past with success, and have appreciated having it in my suitcase. However, I have just purchased a white, cotton shirt which now has two yellow stains on the front where I used the Tide to Go pen. I was trying to remove two small red spots that splashed on the shirt from preparing raspberries. The fruit stains disappeared, but the yellow stains that resulted are obvious in sunlight. I've washed the shirt, and the yellow remains. I've called Tide, and the customer service agent recommended more Tide detergent directly on the stains over night, followed by rewashing. I'm trying this now. Hopeful, but very disappointed in the meantime.

The product use to work very well, but you must have changed the formula. Now it doesn't work very well at all. I will not waste my money on it in the future.

Stain removal is fabulous with Tide-To-Go! Quick and efficient product! However - the cap should be screw-on so it stays on. The product dries out quickly if uncapped, and in my purse, that is a daily occurance. Please - P & G - fix this problem!!

Your product is AMAZING!! I works fast,it's simple,it also actually fights stains. But, you could put more of the cleaning agent in the Tide to go. I am a messy eater (sometimes) and I spill food and have lots of stains. Another thing is the cap. It keeps falling off. Thus,the stick dries out or leaks. Other than that, your product is AWESOME!!!! I LOVE Tide!:)

Product is wonderful and a must-have. I keep one in the car, in my purse, in my desk at work, etc. I agree with the previous writer - the cap for my Tide to Go pen is ALWAYS coming off! It would be great to have a tighter or screw-cap.

I love the tide stick. I have one in my purse at all times. I have one GIANT gripe. Make a screw on lid!! The lid continuously comes off in my purse and the stick leaks. It is expensive enough without losing half of it in the the bottom my purse. This is a huge problem..Why is is so hard to make a lid that stays on!

I had just gotten a new Gryffindor tie at the Harry Potter exhibition, and a little while later, noticed a small stain on it. I used the Tide to Go, and not only is the original stain still there, but there is a bigger stain left by the stain "remover." This is a horrible product and I will NEVER use it again.

The tide stick has let me down before, but in less important situations so never felt the urge to write a review but today I tried to remove a stain off of a tie for a friend who was rushing out to a meeting. (He is in sales and always has to look his best) I used the pen as always and when it dried the stain was still there....i guess from now on i shall resort to the old cloth and seltzer trick. that has never failed me. Tide stick is no longer on my shopping list.

tried to remove stain product didn"do to well would not recommendto any one

I purchased a "to go" stick for a recent trip to Mexico. Day 3 I got blood on the knee of my white pants. The "to go' stick got rid of the blood stain with little effort. Back at home a leaky pen got put in the wash. My husband's new fleece came out with an ink stain about the size of a silver dollar. Desperate for a solution, I remembered the stain pen in my travel bag. Viola! It again did the trick and the fleece is good as new.

I love this product, but the cap doesn't stay on...dries out and I have to throw it away. Why not a screw on cap?

When your daughter shops on her own and then spends her own money on a special gift just for you and blueberry sauce is splashed on the front of the blouse the first time you wear it.... Grab your Tide to go stick and no more worries! Thank you for a great product!

I bought a Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover Pen because it seemed like every time I would wear my brand new Kenny Chesney concert t-shirt I would end up getting something on it. Sure enough the first time I wear the shirt after getting the pen I get BBQ Sauce on it. I used the pen and the stain did not come out like the commercials said it would, which to be honest I didn't expect it to, I mainly just wanted the pen to prevent the stain from setting in the fabric since I was in a restaurant. When I got home I immediately put the shirt in the wash, but sadly the BBQ sauce has not come out. I have had to purchase another product and treat the shirt a couple of times just to get all of the stain out. This product does not work the way it claims, at least it didn't for me. Worse $5.00 I have ever spent.

Had a small ink stain the size of a BB in my shirt pocket. I know the directions say does not work well on ink but what the hay. I used the Tide To Go pen on the ink stain and it grew to the size of a quarter. It was black now it is a huge gray stain. I could of lived with the BB size stain in the pocket but a big gray stain the size of a quarter ruined the shirt. Very disappointed!!!

A coworker offered me a Tide stain remover stick to fix a new stain on my dress shirt. The Tide stain remover only changed the color of the stain from a subtle red/brown to a bright yellow stain. Thanks Tide for ruining a $100 shirt!

I was under the impression that the Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover (T2Go) really works. However, I purchased one this morning for almost $5.00.I had about three coffee stains on my 100% cotton white shirt in which I tried to get out. The stains lightened up, but they were nowhere near gone. Plus a water mark ring was left around the stains. Should I have gotten T2Go with bleach if one like that exists because mine did not work at all?

my boyfriend had 4 bloody noses in 24 hours. I tried the Tide to go Stain Remover and it removed the stains from the sheets, pillow case, his shirt, and even the mattress and carpet. I would gladly recommend this product to everyone!

I was just at the supermarket, buying fresh raspberries when the package leaked all over my white sweatshirt. After checking out, I decided to go back for a stain removed and picked up the Tide to Go Pen. It took about 5 minutes to remove the raspberry stain completely! I am so happy I purchased this product.

Why do I always seem to have spaghetti when I wear my white shirt? I did again today and of course I got some spaghetti sauce splatter on my shirt. Thank goodness for this product. It works like a champ. Now no one outside the break room knows how much of a slob I am except me. I love this product.

I keep a pen in my office drawer and in my car for emergencies. I'm a very messy eater, so it comes in handy often. However, this pen smells terrible. I immediately blot/wet my clothes to get the awful smell out. It's unfortunate that while I'm eating lunch, and inevitably spilling on myself, I lose my appetite after getting a whiff of this pen trying to clean myself up. Please, please (!!) add some anti-vomit smelling chemical to this solution.

I also have the same complaint about the cap not staying on in my purse. I have to keep it in a baggie to keep it from leaking all over my purse. My other complaint is that it doesn't last long before it develops a foul odor. Every few months, I have to replace it because it stinks like vomit. I had to use it yesterday and it did get the stain out but I had to get a wet rag to get that smell out of my blouse before my coworkers smelled it on me. VERY STINKY!! Why is that? Your chemists need to work on that because I hate having to keep buying a new one when the one I have is still relatively full. Money down the drain as far as I'm concerned.

I used the pen to remove a small soda stain on a white blazer. The soda is gone, however, there is a large water mark left from the pen. After a trip to the cleaners, the stain remains..I'm very disappointed!

I love this product, usually have a stick in my purse and it works great to prevent stains from setting in. My only critic of the product is the design of the cap; for whatever reason, the cap will not stay on the stick. This has happened to me every single time I've purchased this, and as a result the tide stick dries up prematurely in my bag. I hope they fix this design flaw

I had spilled red stamp ink on my favorite hoodie and I thought it was gone forever! I used almost an entire pen on it because I applied it several times throughout the day. When I got home, I threw it in the wash, and VIOLA! the stain was gone. Thank you tide pen! :) The minus side to this thing is, I have had these before, the caps come off in my purse and they dry out before I use them. I happened to have a pretty new one with me, so it was still good. Also, they stink, so I avoid using them if I think it can wait because I don't want to walk around smelling like that. Overall, two thumbs up!

So I was deejaying for President Obama and had some downtime & went for lunch and stained my shirt before my event I bought this product for the 1st time and my stain was gone! That simple now i carry this everywhere i go! Hey tide want to sponsor me some products!!

This weekend I got out the dress I wore on my honeymoon - two years ago. Friends were hosting a fancy dinner and it was the first chance I'd had to wear the dress since my honeymoon. When I got it out of the closet, I noticed a splatter of red wine spots, a two-year-old stain that I had never treated at all. I didn't have much hope, but got out my Tide Pen (which I've owned forever but rarely use) to give it a try. A little scrub of the pen on each wine dot, and the dress was pure white again. Absolutely as good as new. I could not be more impressed with this product. Anything that can remove a two-years-old red wine stain is a champion in my book!

I have used your Tide pen many times in the past and it ids usually very good for taking stains off clothing but the last 2 pens have had a real problem..After using the pen on my clothing-there is a very foul smelling odor that is just terrible and hangs with you for hours..The last 2 pens have had this foul smell..It is awful and I actually had to wash a shirt today immediately after I arrived home to try to eliminate this foul smell...Your company has evidentally put another chemical in the pen..I will not buy another one till you fix this problem...

I think the To Go pen is great and works well. However, once it's opened, the cap comes off in my purse. I am lucky to get one or two uses out of each pen, then it dries up. You need to devise a screw-on cap, or a cap that seals securely! I have been burned so many times by this product, I will not purchase it again.

I love the results from Tide to Go pen but the design of the cap is horrible. I have had at least 5 of these pens and without fail the cap comes off in my purse. I constantly have some of the fluid leaking in my purse. There must be a way to design a cap that stays on! A screw top maybe? This design flaw made me open to trying a Duane Reade generic version. Fix the cap and I'm back.

As hard as I try I can't seem to get through a meal or an activity without getting some sort of stain on me. Tide to go has definitely been a life saver....or at least a clothes saver! Salad dressing, barbecue sauce and even fresh made blueberry sauce have all come out with this product. I carry one in my purse, my car and even my gym bag! It has not only saved my clothes but those of many of my friends since I always have it with me. The only reason I have rated this item a 4 out of 5 is because of the poor design of the cap. Every time I fish for it in the bottom of my purse it comes out cap-less. It doesn't seem to be much of an issue, but it would be nice if would just stay on.

My husband and I decided to be "nice" when it came time to cut the cake. He was being very careful, but some of the chocolate cake and filling fell straight down my dress leaving a trail. We still had a ton of pictures to take so I was on the verge of tears, when my new sister in law brought over a Tide to Go stick. It took the chocolate right out of my dress and 5 years later, there are still no stains or residue that has reappeared. Thanks Tide!!1

I had an unknown stain on the front of a white polyester jersey. It removed the stain then 10 minutes later it became a larger purple stain, which was not the color of the original stain. I tried washing it off and it only made it worse. I pretreated and washed it later and most, but not all of it, was removed. I really liked that jersey.

For the most part, the pen took out 4-5 small stains from splashed pizza sauce. But in a couple of places it left a yellow spot on my white, 63% cotton/33% nylon/4% spandex dress shirt. Soaking overnight in liquid detergent seems to have helped only a little bit, stain is still there.

Today my mom dyed her hair with a dark brown ammonia-free hair color and it got on our bathroom curtain(not the clear plastic). We did not notice til 2 hours and 30 mins later and we used tide to go and it was gone! NO stains after or any color changes on our shower curtain. Totally recommend this product. They should add on this product-- removes hair color dye-- most definitely!

This product ruined by brand new pair of white shoes. While it succeeded in removing the coffee I spilled on the toe of these shoes, it also left an UGLY yellow tinge that just will not go away. I'm severely disappointed that there is no warning on the label of this product and hope they add it.

I purchased the tide stain stick in hopes of removing a chocolate stain on my blue skirt. It did NOT work!!!!

I used the Tide to go on a brand new pair of pants to remove a lunch stain. It removed the stain, but faded the color of the Khaki's to a light yellow. Super disappointed.

I keep a Tide pen in my desk at work, in my purse, in my daughter's diaper bag, and in my car. I'm clumsy and always spilling or dropping things on my clothes, and at the very least the Tide pen makes stains less noticeable. Usually it takes them out altogether-- great for coffee sloshed on work clothes!

i split ranch on my favorite shirt and i used the tide to go mini and the stain will not come out

I used to use Tide to Go all the time with no problems-loved it! But this past weekend I used the pen on a fairly large spot on brand new white pants and it stained them BRIGHT YELLOW! :( I had to walk around all day in them with neon yellow stains. Yikes. And after one wash with bleach and oxy clean, there was still some yellowing. I'm hoping after another wash or two and more bleach it will come out. I don't know what happened this time because I used it all the time. Scared to try it on any more clothes now...

I was originally introduced to Tide to go a couple years ago. At the time it was an amazing product bordering on magical. I would have rated it five stars at the time. It was great at removing stains and leaving nothing behind. However, after my original stock was depleted, I needed to buy more about a month ago. It is obvious the design and formula have changed since my first purchase. The first difference I noticed was a change from the soft felt-like tip of the original to a hard plastic tip in the newer version. Where the original could make stains disappear, the new only seems to have the ability to make them worse. At this point, I would rather just deal with the stains on my clothes rather than how the new Tide to go ruins them. If you want to make me happy, please, please go back to the original design.

I wasn't able to test this out. The whole idea of this being a "To Go" item would be that you put it in your purse, right? The cap fell off inside my purse (they might want to invest in making a screw cap!) and it dried out before I was able to use it. Waste of $4 if you ask me.

I'm so disappointed in this product. I was wearing my white jeans that cost me over 100 dollars and I got a little dirt stain on it. I decided to stop at the super market and try the Tide to go pen. I followed the directions EXACTLY, it faded the dirt spot a little and left a HUGE yellow spot that completely ruined my pants. I've tried everything to get rid of the yellow spot and nothing has worked. I'm so upset because I just got these pants and now they are totally ruined. I've always been a fan of Tide products but after this, my view has changed. Would not recommend to anyone. DO NOT USE THIS! It doesn't do what it says, especially on whites. It will leave a huge yellow spot.

There was a small pop stain on a pair of recently purchased coral jeans. The tide to go took out the stain but also the color on my pants. I'm extremely disappointed as the pants are ruined. Don't use this on colored fabrics.

Sometimes the tide to go pens work but I tried removing a simple dirt stain on brand new white jeans for a quick fix since I didn't have time to put them in the wash. The dirt stain is gone, however now there is a large yellow stain from the pen. I have tried washing, spray and washing, and oxy cleaning the pants to get the yellow out but none have been successful. I would recommend not using this product on whites...

I dropped a blob of mustard on my light beige sweater at lunch yesterday while traveling. I reached for my Tide To Go, remembered I had loaned it to a friend, and went to the store right away and got another one. Just before I started to use it, I thought "No, not even Tide To Go can get this out!". Well, it took several applications and some time, just dabbing, rubbing, waiting, then repeating again and again, but eventually the stain was all gone!!! Totally unbelievable.......

I had purchased new cushions for my porch glider this summer, aqua and navy. I also have a small dish of bird food on the porch to feed the birds and be entertained. I noticed the squirrels on the porch when I was not out there. When I went out to sit down, I noticed a 1" brown spot on the pillow. The Squirrel must have had chili! Of course it was on the light aqua side and I wanted to cry. I decided to try the Tide To Go and held my breath. It worked!! I did one treatment, hitting the spot about 5 or 6 times with the tip, getting more of the cleaning solution on, rubbing, then blotting it a bit with a paper towel. I am DELIGHTED to tell you the spot is gone!! Thanks for a wonderful product.

I love Tide to Go, but I won't be buying any more until it has a cap that stays on. Like others before me, I find it very frustrating to take it from my purse to use only to find that it's capless and dried up. Great product but very poor packaging - and therefore a waste of money.

I LOVE TIDE To GO. It gets this dripper out of many a jam, jelly, or gravy situation! But, please, dear engineers, please design a cap that really lets Tide GO with me. It's disheartening to find your superior product capless in my purse every time I need it. With all thanks! CB

While this product works OK, I have used stain sticks that work better, but the biggest problem with the Tide stick is that the cap never stays on. I can't count the number of times I have had to find the cap and replace it. So far the stick hasn't dried out but it is annoying and I'm sure doesn't contribute to the longevity of the stick.

Although the product works well, there is a design defect in the cap. I have now bought my third product and each one goes dry before it is used because the cap will not stay on the product. If you put this product into your purse (even in a secure makeup bag) the cap falls off and the product goes dry. Next time I will buy the Walgreens generic version because the cap does not fall off.

Wow...Tide to Go was the best. My daughter and friend purchased fruit smoothies while waiting to watch our high school march in a pre bowl game parade. Her friend dribbled his blueberry smoothie all down the front of his gray sport shirt...what a mess. She pulled out the Tide to Go and wet the stain down...short while later when it dried the blueberry was gone! His mom was amazed since she had never used the product before...new customers.

I thought my shirt was destroyed!!! Sitting at work, I foolishly decided to crack open a Pomegranate and an explosion of dark purple juice went all down the front of my shirt. I thought it was a goner for sure!!! I immediately grabbed my Tide To Go stick and began to saturate my shirt with it, then put on a cardigan and hoped for the best. About 15 minutes later, I checked and there wasn't a trace of juice on my shirt. The horrible stains disappeared and SAVED my work shirt!!!! THANK YOU Tide To GO!!!

Yesterday at work I took lunch and went to our staff break room to microwave what I brought that day--a bowl of pasta and tomato sauce. When my lunch was ready I went into a co workers office to chat. As I was finishing lunch, the entire plate of remaining tomato sauce fell in my lap. I had red sauce all over my beige pants! I was mortified and did not know what to do because I work 45 minutes from home! My co worker gave me her Tide To Go stick she keeps in her desk and I used it on every stain. In literally FIVE MINUTES, it was completely gone! It was like the spill never happened! I will never be without a Tide to Go stick again!!

I have a really bad habit of dripping sauce or salad dressing down the front of my shirt, which drives me nuts, so I picked up a Tide To Go stick, and WOW! It's paid for itself several times over. It even got soy sauce off my white shirt with no trace left! My only complaint is that the cap NEVER stays on in my purse, I'm constantly fishing around for it. The cap really needs to snap or twist on to keep the pen from drying out in purses!

Tide To Go just saved me from having to purchase a new vintage style Pavel Datsyuk jersey. I had apparently been a bit careless with some soda a while back. I had washed the jersey and didn't notice it before, but I was almost in full-blown panic when I saw a few brown spots on the "D" logo. So, I figured if I was going to have to buy a new one, might as well spend a few bucks to save it first. A quick dab of the pen on the stains and a gentle rub with a cloth... the stains were GONE! I LOVE this pen and will buy again!

I use the Tide to go pen a lot, having 4 kids. But there have been a couple times I have been especially impressed with it. A few months ago while on a visit to grandma's house, the kids decided to go berry picking with grandma. One of my girls was wearing a khaki skirt and wiped her berry-juice-covered hands down the skirt.. I was amazed as I watched the dark purple stains disappear! Also, just this past week one of my other daughters ran into something at the park and ended up needing stitches on her forehead. As we were leaving the hospital and I was putting her coat back on her I realized there was still blood (now dried) down the front of light pink coat, I thought for sure it was ruined. But then remembered the Tide To Go pen in my purse.. after the To Go pen and a run through the washer, its good as new again! I love this thing!!

Carrying a Tide to Go in my purse is fantastic and it works great. The only thing that I really have a problem with is the cap constantly comes off in my purse. I try to put it in a secured smaller area, but it still comes off. Can you redesign it to correct this issue? This has happened on all three that I have had in the past year or so.

I'm so torn by the Tide to Go stick. It is a great product and works very well. It has saved many a garment from being ruined - but the design is awful! The cap NEVER stays on and it dries out way too fast! And it is not a one time, defective product that I have. I've gone through several of them, and the cap always goes missing in my bag. It's really disappointing when you need the To Go Stick, and you find it without its cap and dried out, after using it only a handful of times. If the people at Tide could do something about the cap, I’d give this product a perfect 5 out of 5!

The Tide to Go stain removers work beautifully when they are new, but after a short time, they dry out and are unusable. That makes them too pricey -- about $5 to remove a stain once or twice.

On the way to usher, wearing required white blouse, I dripped ketchup on the front while eating in the car. I used my Tide to Go when I got to the theater, and couldn't believe that the spot completely disappeared! I even took a picture before I washed the blouse for proof, but posting it isn't any option given. Thanks again for a wonderful product!

The tide to go pen has saved my life on numerous occasions. I LOVE this product. I don't think I've ever felt the need to write a review on anything, but this? OBSESSED. I've always been a fan of Tide and they haven't let me down with this little pen of magic. I've gotten out 4 day old coffee stains, pizza sauce stains, and many more. I have no idea what's in this cute little easy to use pen, but I hope they never stop making it!

Panic set in when I marked the scallops on my quilt border incorrectly in lead pencil. I had spent the past 6 months piecing this quilt, and I was afraid I would have to start all over on the border! Instead, I used Tide to Go on the marks, rinsed the piece and--PRESTO-- no more marks! Truly a stitch in time! Thanks, Tide to Go.

One night, my boyfriend decided to take me to an Italian restaurant for dinner. He wore his favorite blue shirt. The red sauce that the mussels were swimming in dripped down the front of his shirt. On the way home, we stopped at a convenience store and purchased the Tide to go pen. The stains disappeared before my eyes. We then proceeded to our favorite music club; The pen saved our nite. 2 weeks ago, we decided to go away for the weekend. My boyfriend packed his favorite white linen shirt. The very bottle of Tequilla that he also packed leaked into the shirt, leaving ugly brown stains on the front and sleeves. Again, right before my eyes, The Tide to Go pen removed the stains. He put that shirt on and we went out for the evening and had a blast. I never go out with my boyfriend without my Tide To Go pen! It is a life-saver. Thank you Tide to Go!!!

My husband and I just bought our first new car together :) .....we've had it for 4 days so the "new car" feel hasn't gone away yet. On our way to work today he was eating a breakfast bar..and some of the chocolate got on the seat (fabric) and melted :( .... No worries Tide - to - go ..Cleaned it all up !! Looks brand-new still/again.... Thank You Tide :D

I keep one at work. We are always having lunches or treats for something. Pizza is a big thing and it always falls on your best shirts and tops. Everyone knows where my Tide Pen is kept. It's a life saver.

I am always sceptical when it comes to these kinds of products, and I am usually not the one to believe that they acutally work. Well, the Tide to Go has made me a believer! After our dog got a some dark stains on our new mattress, we decided to try the pen...what did we have to loose right? I was completely convinced that the pen would do nothing to help remove the stain, but to my suprise, it removed the stain COMPLETELY!! I was shocked. I tossed the pen in my purse to have on the go. I got to work the next day, to find a co worker frantically scrubbing at a stain on her white & yellow shirt. I pulled out the pen, and it took the stain out of her shirt immediately. I am very pleased with this product, I will definitely be buying it again, and would recommend it to anyone!!

At my son's cross country meet, he got injured on the playground while waiting for the warm-up. His hand began bleeding all over his race jersey. As I arrived to watch him, the coach handed me the shirt and I bandaged up my son. Coach said, "That's probably not going to come out and you'll need to buy a new shirt." I had the Tide to Go stick in my purse, but had never used it. I saw it in the store a few months prior and thought, "As the mother of 3 boys this will come in handy one day!" I went to work on the race jersey and in 5 minutes I had removed the multiple blood stains on the shirt and gave my son a clean jersey just in time for his run. He ran a little faster, beating his previous time--I don't know if the Tide to Go stick had anything to do with that, but he sure looked better crossing the finish line!

I was an 8th grade Spanish teacher and 7 months pregnant wearing my favorite light pink button down shirt during the middle of 2nd period I got a huge craving to eat so I pulled out my bag an grabbed a couple of fresh blackberries to snack on and they squirted all over the front of my shirt noticeably on my baby bump.Some students started to smirk but 1 girl immediately piped up "Don't worry Mrs Fin my mom put a Tide to go in my pencil case...you can try it! I frantifrantically put it on my shirt hoping it would work before I went out of the room to do hall duty. To my surprise as well as the whole class the stain disappeared completely within minutes! Now I'm the mom of a very active 4 year old boy who is constantly getting me and himself dirty I always carry a Tide to go stick to fight stains. I may lose some battles...like eating vegetables wearing the shirt I want him to wear but at least Im winning the "War" when it comes to stains!

I wear a white colored uniform shirt for work. Whenever I spill food on my shirt, this amazing Tide saves the day, my shirt still looks great.

I love the product, but the cap is loose and does not stay on the pen and it dries out. I only get a few uses out it.

I'm always running around from early in the morning until late at night to sports practice, clubs, class, the library, meetings, parties, meals, errands, and more. I don't have the time (or the resources) to change my entire outfit every time I spill a coffee or a snack, so carrying Tide to Go in my backpack and desk drawer is a MUST for me (and my friends who always ask to use it!). I can't even say what a relief it is to quickly remove embarrassing stains when I have to be somewhere on time and looking presentable. THANK YOU Tide to Go for removing one more thing on my to-do list and keeping me on my A-game!

I had a baked yam in a plastic container in the bag that I carry to work each day. In transit to my commuter train the top opened inside my bag. When I sat on the train to the City I felt something wet on my lap. I looked down at my white cargo pants and saw a reddish brown stain. It was Yam Juice – though it looked exactly like coffee. When I got to work my coworker loaned me her Tide to go stick. I rubbed and rubbed the stain which had already dried in route, and within minutes the stain was gone. I was amazed how well the tide stick worked. There is absolutely no evidence that I ever had a stain. However, I recommend using a paper towel or napkin between the garment and skin. This product is amazing.

Don't get me wrong, these pens do a good job of removing stains. Except once the stain is gone, I find that all I can smell is the unpleasant smell of the to-go stick. I can't exactly place the smell; a combination of solvents, alcohol and plastic, none of which are very "fresh" or appealing. I can either choose to have an embarrassing coffee stain or an embarrassing smell on my shirt all day at work. I'll take the coffee stain.

SO Tide to go may actually be a great product, but I will never know since the entire container has leaked out into my purse because the cap keeps falling off. I must put the cap back on the thing 3 times a day and I have it sitting in a protected pocket, not just in the bottom of my bag. Perhaps it works well in a drawer or somewhere else, but then it doesn't really qualify as "to go" does it?

I love tide stick! It has saved so many articles of clothing from death! It has also saved many friends items of clothing! I always have one and I think it should be called miracle stick!

I have one in my purse, one in my desk at school, one in my cupboard at school, one in my car, one in the drawer by the phone, and probably more stashed places I don't even remember! I tell everyone I know how great this is! I have had people tell me I should be a spokesperson! My kids even request the Tide-to-go pen when they have a stain on their clothes. I have had a few problems with the cap staying on as well, but I still love the pen so much I will keep buying it. Should be an easy fix for the R&D Team, so I'll keep watching for the "new and improved" pen!!!

I love the Tide to Go pen, it's great for cleaning stains. However, the cap never stays on! I know at least 4 other people who have this problem. The pens keep drying out on me because the cap falls off in my purse. You responded to someone else's review saying you "wouldn't expect the cap to fall off" because of quality standards. But clearly, IT DOES! I won't keep buying them unless you can make the cap stay on better.

I adore this product. I am amazed by how well it works and I have recommended it to everyone I know. The only reason I rated it 4 stars instead of 5, is because of that faulty cap. This is a great product. you should send me some complementary mini tide to go pens as compensation for the fantastic word of mouth I've been spreading about your product. lol! J/k. I really love the product! thank you. Please fix the cap problem, it's ridiculously annoying.

I love this product. I tend to wear my food, as does the rest of my family, at the most inopportune times! Thankfully the Tide to Go is there to make our stains less evident. The one suggestion for improvement though is a better cap. I carry my pen in my purse and on at least 5 occasions the lid had come off and the pen was completely dry. I tried storing the pen (lid up) in the section of my purse that is reserved for pencils and pens, but it still came off.

Love Tide Products..except Tide to Go!! I have purchased this product twice. The first time the tip broke so I figured I pressed too hard. The second time I purchased Tide to Go the tip came off when I carefully tried to use on a stain. I pushed it back in and after that it just dried up!! Not a good experience and this product is expensive for doing nothing!!

Let's just say: Cherry juice + white shirt - Tide to go = saves the night. Thanks Tide for saving my Anniversay evening from being laughed and pointed at. You're awesome.

I have tried this product on a few stains with very little success. I have applied it three times to a stain recieved at lunch by mayonaise. The third I hope will be a charm? Also, the cap keeps falling off in my purse. It should fit tighter of be a screw on cap.

I absolutely love the quality and effectiveness of tide to go pens, and I have been purchasing them since their birth; however, I have one major complaint that I have come to realize many users dislike about the product. The top is constantly coming off, which not only wastes the tide and lends to the proliferation of stains on my clothes, but also causes me to become irritated and borderline psychotic as I dig through my giant purse searching for the audaciously bright cap. PLEASE CORRECT THIS FLAW because I would be nothing without my tide to go pen. THANKS!

I think this is a great product. It allows you to get the stain out, however the cap NEVER stays on and the pen always dries out within two days, it's frustrating and starts to become a waste of money. If they were able to fix the cap so that it would stay on when a tide to go was in someone's purse, they would get a lot more costumers and a lot more happy people.

Today, while at hospital for a family member, I discovered blood caused by unconsciously brushing my nuisance-dinged bleeding finger against my shirt and pants. Stray blood at the hospital is not cool. No Tide stick at the gift shop (I asked), so instead of driving all the way home to get tide stick or change clothes I drove to nearby supermarket and picked up a new one. I had to apply a few times, but IT WORKED. It worked perfectly on my 100% cotton Liz Claiborne beige cargo pants, and cotton poly shirt. Not a trace of blood remained, honest. I was pleasantly surprised and very thankful. Cannot tell you how much it was appreciated so I could focus on more important matters. What a relief!!!

I have used Tide Stain Stick several times. I find that each time I think I am preventing a stain from setting in that the Tide Stick has caused more of a stain. I have ruined several new shirts. I will not be purchasing this again.

I have tried using this particular product on several occasions, and each time, there were no results. It does not remove simple stains, clear and simple. If I try a similar product of this nature, it will not be Tide...probably Clorox.

The Tide to Go pen is my saviour, when I'm at the office I use it all the time, not only for my own stains after eg. lunch or coffee but also for my boss if he just got a stain during lunch and has to go to a meeting, it always does the trick! I recently moved to The Netherlands and am trying to get new stock there so I can keep using it!

I cannot tell when I am out of product until I am using it. Make a clear pen so amount of product is clearly visible. Print directions on clear pen so plainly visible. Does an excellent job when used as directed on stains as noted.

CAN YOU POSSIBLY PUT A SCREW TOP ON THE TIDE TO GO? I use this product all the time and it really works for me. It takes out anything that drops or falls on my clothes, sauces, coffee, bingo dabber ink, what ever! I LOVE IT!. My problem is that the top won't stay on in my purse (any purse I use), causing it to dry out and unable to use. I have used it only once or twice and then when I need it again, it's dried out! I would suggest making the top tighter so it won't fall off so easy. Thank you.

I had just put on my Wedding dress when my daughter came in needing help with hers, well in the proccess of trying to help her, I pricked my finger and did not realize it untill I looked down and there was blood across the top of my dress and spots down the side. I instantly burst into to tears, when my aunt pulls out a tide to go pen and tells me to calm down it's going to be ok. The tide pen took the blood out of my Wedding Dress and saved my wedding. Thank you Tide!!

I have to feel very strongly about something before I will take the time to write a review. I will think twice before ever using one again!!! The other day I used a Tide to Go stick on two different shirts both recently purchased, on two different stains. I pulled out the Tide stick, telling my boyfriend that it would take care of the stain. It did.... and in its place left a large yellow spot. This was the case with both shirts. I pretreated both shirts before washing them and the yellow stains remain. While it is frustrating that my shirt had only been worn a few times, what really annoys me is that I had just bought his shirt as a gift while on vacation so I can't run out and replace it. I didn't expect it to be his first and last time wearing it.

I'm not I'm not much of a person to give a review but, Tide to Go is the BEST. I love my food in fact I love it so much that I end up wearing it. I had a white t-shirt while going to a restaurant for breakfast. When I was done with the raspberry crêpe’s you might have thought I was in a war, with all the red spots, on the white shirt. I went to the washroom and took out my tide to go and well, the shirt is looking good with no spots. Tide to go is my new BFF.

I needed something to get a pizza sauce spot on the front of my work shirt. I did not plan to puchase this item, however the store only had this. So 15 mins after I recieved the spot, I used the product of Tide To Go. This product did not work. It did not even make a dent in the removing the spot. It actually spread the spot out more. I would not recommend this.

I grew up with my mom using Tide so naturally when I moved out I began using Tide. I have at times tried other products because my husband would do the shopping and would not pay attention to what it was he was buying, but I always end up back at Tide. Anyways when the Tide To Go came out I bought one and had not really encountered a "NEED" to use it until the other day my 19 mounth old daughter decided to color on my white microfiber couch with BLACK crayon! I stared at the stain and contimplated what on earth I was going to use to get it out and it occurred to me to try the Tide to Go pen and let me tell you it worked like a dream! It took out every last little bit and you would never know that she ever colored there. Thank you SO much Tide!

I spilled some coffee on my Lands' End white cotton sleeveless shirt. I immediately went to the store and purchased a Tide Stain Stick. I used it as directed and it turned the stain into a big yellow spot. Thinking it would come out in the wash, I laundered it. Now I have a white shirt with a big yellow stain. I should have left the coffee - it would have been less conspicuous!

I thought I would have strawberries at lunch today. That turned out to be a bad idea since I was wearing light colored dress clothes... and just my luck I ended up with strawberry juice dripped down the front of me. My co-worker took out one of your Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover pens. I dabbed it on and went back to my desk... 15 minutes later I looked down - the dark red juice stains on my white shirt and tan pants were completely gone. No ring where it used to be, no faint stain, so trace at all! Thanks to your product I didn't have to face customers with stained clothes the rest of the day (or struggle to get the stain out hours later!). You have an amazing product! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

The pen is a worthless product. I have not found any stain it would remove (koolaid, picante sauce etc.) Plus the lid is always coming off in my purse. I'm glad I had a coupon because it is a waste of money!

I finally decided to cave and purchase this. Worthless product. I couldn't remove even the tiniest stain with it. Rest assured, I will not purchase it again.

I love the stain removing capabilities of the Tide To Go pen. I always have one in my purse and one in my son's diaper bag. It removes just about everything! I do agree with other reviews that the cap needs to screw on to ensure it stays on while being jostled around in a bag. But my main complaint about the item is that, after a while, it starts to smell foul. I have had a pen for a couple months now, and I used it this morning and it smells rotten. I used it on my son's favorite stuffed animal and now it smells rotten too! It still got the stain out but the smell is just foul! Has anyone else noticed this? I checked all my tide to go's ( I bought them all in a 3 pack) and they all smell gross now. Definitely wouldn't want to use these on the go, where I'd have to walk around with that smell on me!! GROSS!!

A must have for Business Executives. A Tide To Go Pen is always in my briefcase.It has saved me before presentations by removing a stain. And after many a person has accidently spilled items on me while traveling.Great product!

Dear Time To Go Pen-Makers- At my wedding this weekend, someone spilled RED WINE all down the front of my beautiful white dress, and it was only at the cocktail hour. My new husband, a huge fan of the Tide pen, whipped it out, and went to town on my dress.... after 10 minutes, many hands, and a few Tide pens, the stains all but erased! Thank you for making my wedding a success! Carrie p.s. I have pictures!!

I always keep at least one Tide To Go,, in my purse & in the house. I was reading all the reviews & see someone else had the same complaint as me,,, the Tide To Go I carry in my purse,, the cap always comes off & I guess the fluid inside, evaporates or something but its usually empty before I even got to use it because of the caps coming off. I agree with the waiter,,, you need to put screw on caps on these

I am wearing white pants at the office today. A pen rolled off of my desk and hit my leg on its way to the floor. I got out my trusty Tide to go pen and instantly rubbed it onto the ink spot. The stain did not come out. I was sooo disappointed. I have used this product on many stains and it has always worked. I am the mother of two sons, so white was a risk for me. I wore the pants to work thinking that the chance of getting stained would be less than at home with the boys.

After all the great advertising, I decided to purchase the instant stain remover pen. I tried it for several days and my adult son also tried it. It couldn't remove ANY stain! I returned the item to the store and got my money back. Don't waste your time w/ this product.

I don't write reviews, but after I got BBQ sauce on my new white cotton blouse, I had to tell everyone about this wonderful product!! I have carried a tube in my purse for over a year, but had never used it. This day I had to. I had BBQ sauce run down the front of my blouse and I knew it was ruined. I used the entire tube on my blouse and it looks new!! I won't travel without one!! Thank you Tide!!

I was recruited to help safety pin a bit of my future DIL's wedding dress at the last minute before she went down the aisle. The bridesmaids were watching me, and the MOB was speaking with the bride to calm her down before entering the church. I pricked my finger, and myself and the bridesmaids gasped in horror as my blood smudged the dress. Tide Pen got it completely out! Thank you!

Recently i was in route to a job site on a long stretch of highway. my stomach was under quite a bit of sress due to gas pressures. i was slowly relieving some tension when I inadvertently lost regulation of pressure release, and a shart was produced. thankfully i found a gas station not long after the incident. i was able to clear the excess debri with some T.P. I rubbed the tide pen over the effected area and the skid mark completely vanished. i was on my way and looking good. - Thanks Tide! -

I don't usually take the time to write a review unless something is extremely bad, (sad but true) but I must share. I went to the theatre with my daughter this weekend where I was allowed to take to my seat a glass of red wine which I managed to spill down the front of my long light silver skirt. It has thin 2" layers all the way down, so as the wine hit the edge of a layer it continually dripped to the next instead of one big spot. I was literally covered in red wine from above my knees to my ankles and wondered how I would ever even walk to the bathroom when I remembered the tide pen that I had put into my purse before my beach trip last week. I blotted what I could with my napkin then used the pen on every spot no matter how large. At intermission, I walked out without a spot to be seen on my light silver skirt. I took a picture when I took it off because I was so amazed. Thank you Tide! I will never leave the house again without you!!!

My pens always run dry because the cap won't stay on!! I'm a waiter and I keep my Tide pen in my apron... throughout the course of my shift, the top will come off several times, and I feel a cap that screws-on would be much more beneficial!

i havent used one of these in years due to the fact that the last time i used one it took the color out of my clothes. yes the stain was gone, but so was the color.. not too useful!!

I love all Tide products!! It's the best detergent, bleach alternative, and I really love the Tide to Go pens, too!! Anything Tide is what I love!

This product has saved some good clothes that got spots/stains on them several times for me. Great product to have at home and in your purse for emergencies.

my 2 boys play on different little league teams, on different evenings. with the pants both being white, and them playing 4 out of 5 evenings a week, there's always a pair of pants to get the grass stains off, and the TIDE to go works wonderfully, so easy, just dab it on and wash, the stains gone. thank you..............

I keep reading about people having the cap come off...I have never had this problem in the two years I have been using this product... I am a professional who is on the road all day so I eat on the run alot. Often in a hurry. Which makes for messy eating at times. I love this product...I cannot show up at an appointment with lunch on my clothes. Tide to go makes sure I don't...

I have found that it is easy as pie to pop a to-go stick in a sandwich baggie with a zip lock and tuck it in a pocket, or purse pocket. Problem solved!

A MUST HAVE FOR EVERY LADIES PURSE ! A MUST HAVE IN EVERY KITCHEN ! A MUST HAVE FOR 'UNFORTUNATE' OCCASSIONS (like when you wear your best white blouse) !

Tide Instant Stain remover is a must at any wedding! take your Kleenex and your tide instant stain remover!

I always use the Tide to go pen. People in the office where I work always come to me when they get a stain on their clothes because they know I always carry the Tide pen in my purse. It works great!

My husband could not eat meals without his Tide Stick right next to him!!! He only wears white shirts - and they continue to remain white because of the Tide Stick!!!!! This product is amazing and every time it works (which is every time!) I am totally amazed, again and again. I agree with others that whatever the solution is in that stick, should be sold by the gallon!!!! We have the Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover on the kitchen table, in the car, in his packed lunches, in our travel bag - we never leave home without it!!! Thanks Tide!!!

I love the Tide pen because it has saved me hours of work and lots of dollars. My husband shares his food with his shirts and this pen really works. (And the top has never come off.)

My husband has several favorite shirts that he couldn't wear anymore due to yellow deodorant stains on the underarms. I have tried everything on them from traditional stain removers to bleach to homemade remedies and nothing has worked. Finally, on a whim, I tried my Tide to Go pen. IT WORKED! I have saved several shirts of various colors and fabrics from the trash pile! I know this isn't the "typical" way to use the pen, but I'm thrilled to death. I just wish I could buy the same stuff in a larger bottle. It takes about 1 pen per shirt, which is a little pricey after awhile. However, it is still cheaper than buying new dress shirts. Use as directed for removing stain and then wash immediately afterwards.

Although I always carry a tide to go in my purse...and yes my cap always falls off too. I used on a NEW white t-shirt while in my car took stain out but a few hours later had 2 big yellowish stains on my shirt. Called Tide and spoke to MARY in customer service. She told me I needed to use a wet cloth on it afterward before going in the sunlight. She did advise me how to get the stain out...hope it works as it is a NEW shirt. The thing that bothered me was no apology, and not even an offer to send me coupon etc. as I told her I only use tide detergent and products...Sadly they lack Customer Service Skill:(

White sweatshirt got run over by a stroller--all gone!

I had a tiny speck of chocolate on my white cotton tank top. No problem, thought I . I have a Tide to Go stick in my purse. I applied the product and went about my day...outside, sunny, gorgeous weather. Hours later looked down to see a yellow stain about the size of a quarter where I had applied the product. I had hoped it would wash out in the laundry. Did not. Now have to purchase a new shirt. Should have left well enough alone. The chocolate fleck was many times smaller than my new Tide Induced Stain. :-(

I used to always keep a Tide to Go pen in my purse, but the cap wouldn't stay on and the pen would dry out. I love the product, but inside my purse, the cap won't stay on. I will not buy anymore until Tide figures out how to make the cap stay on better.

3 hours into our 12 hour trip to Hawaii, my husband got a small bloody nose and sneezed all over his new favorite light yellow shirt. Not only did we assume the shirt was ruined, but it meant explaining why there was blood spatter all over his shirt to fellow passengers and flight attendants for the next 9 hours. I had low expectations for the Tide stick, but I pulled it out anyway and went to work. We were shocked, but after 15 minutes of locating and cleaning each spatter spot, everything came out and when everything dried, you could never tell anything had ever happened and the shirt was saved! We could not believe it and have been touting the Tide stick ever since!

For some reason I am accident prone when eating. It never fails, I end up wearing my food. Once on the way to a family reunion, I dropped ice cream down the front of my brand new Lilly dress. The only store they had way out in the middle of upstate was Walmart, so I bought a sweater to cover up my mess. I wish I had discovered back when that happened so that I didn't have to cover up my beautiful dress. What size is Tide mini? Is it airplane regulation? 'Cause I am going to want that on my trip to Paris this summer!!!!!

I got a free sample of a tide to go mini and really loved it. This stuff really worked on chocolate and coke and ketchup. I used it immediately when the stuff got on my clothes and washed them the same day and it saved my white sweater 100% stains gone when a ketchup bottle splattered little drops on it.

This is a great product, but the CAP is horrible. These are meant to travel with you, hence "Tide TO GO" but if you throw it in your purse or bag, the cap tends to fall off. Then with it being in a bag or purse, the tip will get depressed and the Tide To Go leaks out and you are left with an empty Tide To Go stick when you really need to use it. This would be a wonderful product and I would rate it 5 stars if it had a SCREW ON TOP.

I have used this product several times on different colors of different types of fabrics, including white and dry-clean-only clothing, since it was first purchased a month ago and was happy with the stain removing results. However, I recently used this product to remove three very small stains on a brand new pair of white jeans and was extremely disappointed with the results. To be fair, the stains were removed; however the excess liquid dispersed from the pen around the original spot of the stain turned yellow almost instantly and ruined my jeans. I threw both in the trash can.

I pulled out an old dress that my daughter wore as a flower girl in my sister-in-laws wedding. To my surprise the dress had old food stains on it - I was so embarrased thinking how could I have put this away not realizing all of the stains on it. I remembered the TIDE TO GO STAIN STICK that I had in my purse - IT TOOK ALL OF THE OLD STAINS OUT - I was so shocked!!! Thanks TIDE!

I carry the stain remover pen with me in my handbag and it works great! My only problem with it is the smell. It smells horrible and it sticks to your clothes. I'm sure there is something Tide can do to enhance the fragrance of the liquid so that it's more pleasant.

This pen works well on stains, especially if you are on the go. Even so, the cap falls off far too easily and the pen dries out too fast. I like how it works for minor spills and dribbles, but it is a disappointment when you go to use it and it is dried out and useless. Another $3 down the drain.

I love the pen itself...works great, but the cap is a whole other issue! It never stays on so the pen drys out. This would be a perfect product if it had a screw on cap. Maybe this can be changed in the future???

Today I wore a white shirt to work. I have dinner plans after work and no time to change after I leave. Today of all days I have got strawberry juice on the shirt, meatball sauce, and soda. Three different times today I used the pen and it was wonderful. Thank you for such a great product!

I love the tide to go pen . I think it works well. But , I can't get the cap to stay on . This results in drying out and product falling out. I have bought a few of these pens and the same thing happens. I have the pen upright in my purse and it still won't stay on.

When Tide to Go works, it's the greatest thing since sliced bread! It took out a Hunann Chicken Sauce out of my New silk tie with only one attempt. After reading some of the cases when it didn't work (i.e. Grape Soda) there are some factors to consider. Temperature and time seem to be HUGE factors as to its effectiveness. I have found that: 1. The sooner you can get the Tide to Go solution on the stain, the better your chances of it working. 2. If your in a cold environment (below, say 40 deg F) the chemical reaction that removes the stain seems to be less effective. I agree with a few folks that a cap with more threads would allow for a tighter seal when the "pen" is rattling around in my briefcase (stamps and business cards do NOT like Tide to Go at all). You're on to a great thing! Keep on going and, btw I'm quite impressed with your acknowledgement of the customers' feedback.

As an International Flight Attendant for a major American carrier, your fantastic Tide to go mini saved the day onboard to Aruba yesterday. The Purser spilled some red wine on a First Class passenger's beautiful linen shirt sleeve. I ran to my tote and got my Tide to go mini and treated the stain. His wife was upset because she thought that it was going to bleach the area. But after blotting and letting dry...his shirt was pristine! The results were remarkable and I just felt compelled to write and let you know how invaluable your product was and I am going to recommend that all my co-workers carry the Tide to go minis in their flight kits so that when onboard spills occur...they can easily be removed with your magical and fabric safe product!!!

I'm not sure what kind of stains it removes but i used it twice and it did nothing.

I have always been teased about what kind of stain I would have on my shirt before I left work. I am obviously a sloppy eater. This pen has saved me from the teasing. I recently ran out and can't find one. I will have to drive to another town to purchase one but I don't care. THIS PRODUCT WORKS !!!!!!!!!!!

I bought my 11 year old a new $39.00 Guy Harvey shirt for her birthday. Great shirt she'd been asking for it forever,she was so happy when she got it. First day she wore it she was drinking a grape soda box and came running in the house, tear-stained face "mommy, mommy, I ruined my shirt", It was only a grape juice stain the size of a pea. I prematurely assured her that I had a (TIDE TO GO) pen that would fix it right up, I felt so bad for her when it didn't work it only made it bigger, not even after we washed it was it gone.........So, why did it not work? Please help.....Punky

I washed one of my work shirts and afterwards it had these oily looking spots all over it. I decided to try my tide to go mini pen and it took away all the spots immediately! It was a lifesaver!

i got beet juice on a fabric purse, and didn't notice for three days. I used the tide to go, and it's gone. I was sure it was set in the fabric forever. I did apply a little wather to even out the edges, but...perfect.

At the last minute I threw the Tide to Go pen in my suitcase before heading off to Europe 2 weeks ago. Thank goodness I did. Already on my 3rd day, while at a restaurant, I splashed a greasy, paprika-based fish soup on my new light colored cotton tee shirt. I was totally crushed. Several hours later, I used Tide to Go on the stains and it COMPLETELY removed them. I was only able to wash the shirt 10 days afterward and there is no sign of the stains. On my first shopping trip back in the States, I went out and bought a triple pack! I noticed it said, does not work well on grease, but that was not my experience. I am eternally grateful! Thank you.

I used the tide to go pen twice on two different soda stains. Both times the tide to go did not take the satins off of my white work shirt, instead it just made the stains larger

I totally agree with the person who says she has trouble with the lid staying on in her purse. Mine does the exact same thing. I love Tide to Go but really wish the lid would screw on instead of pop on.

Unfortunatly I still have the eating skills of a 5 year old. This product has saved me trips home from work on many occasions. Ive been pleasantly surprised with all that is has been able to remove.. Thanks tide

This is a wonderful product, works great and I always have one in my purse BUT the cap needs to be changed. I've had several caps come off and the entire product is lost because it dries out. It needs to be a screw cap!

I love to have a tide to go in my purse. I have purchased them for many years. The only thing I think needs to be changed about the stick is the lid. I have had several lids fall off in my purse and the stick drys out. Other than that they are wonderful. My husband constantly drops food on his shirt so it comes in very handy for that and other reasons. Thank you Tide to go

Tide to go has changed my life! It is great and helps me through everyday life, i carry one on me all the time (just incase)! I have got many stains out, including, mustard, ketchup, coffee, etc.... But the lid happens to fall of once and awhile. I would love for it not to, could you please fix that? One time the lid fell of and it spilled all over my purse, it removed the color of my purse, but i still love this stuff! :D ~ Love the people in the deep ocean!

I spilled a small amount of coffee on my white uniform shirt and as a consequence, I took a break to travel to the local drug store and purchase a "Tide To Go" Stain Remover. Unfortunately it did not work at all and the money I spent on it was a total and complete waste. I cannot even say that it worked even a tiny amount. When I put the stain remover on the stain, much to my surprise, it appeared that it was working. Then I turned the shirt over and found that all your product was doing was pushing the soil through to the other side of the fabric. I will never again purchase this product, nor would I ever recommend it to my friends and family. Thank goodness your actual detergent works and I was able to salvage the uniform shirt when I got home.

I got tomato soup all over my favorite blouse today at work. Ran to the local drug store and bought Tide To Go as I have been told it works well. Unfortunately not at all on the tomato soup all over my blouse so now I must find another remedy for my favorite blouse. I used the whole pen too!

I love my Tide To Go. I have always carried them when I travel for any stains that occur when traveling. But yesterday my 2 Tide To Gos were confiscated by TSA from my quart liquid bag at Fort Lauderdale Airport. I was wondering why these are prohibited..

I am writing to let you know what i think of this product. Overall i like it. I carry one in my purse, and it has saved me more times than i can count. It does work, it will, for the most part, remove the stain. I am also a waitress, and i carry one of the pens in my apron, i have made it a part of my uniform. I recently had a customer spill something on to her shirt and when i saw this i told her i could help. I got the one from my purse and told her how to use it and the stain was removed, she thanked me profusely, and left a nice tip. So from then on i got one to carry in my apron. I have only one complaint about your product, and that is that the lid will not ever stay on. I am always finding it off in my purse and apron. Please fix this. Can't you make it to where it won't come off? On a scale from one to ten, i rate this as a 7, fix the lid and it will be a 10. sincerely Tara M

Sangria was spilled on my wife's sweater and slacks. The application of this product did nothing to remove any of the stains. When we got home other P&G products worked fine on getting most of the stain out, but this was not very satisfactory.

My review is very low due to never getting to use it. I bought it for a cruise and of course I did my uusual of dribbling on myself. After dinner I went back to my room and took off my top and got out my tide stick. The first push down on my top, the top of the Tide stick broke. Needless to say, I never got to use it on my top. I was very disappointed as this was a new top and I wanted to make sure it did not stain.

This got the BBQ sauce out of my shoe. I put some shout advanced and oxyclean on it earlier to soak but to get it out since it was on a tennis shoe and the drop had fallen on the mesh part I used this and it worked. All the bbq sauce came out. No one will ever know.

I thought it would work on all kinds of stains. I tried it on a t-shirt and a pillow case that had a dot of dried blood stain and then put the items in wash. The stains were still there. How come? Where can I find the answers to the FAQs on this page? Please help.

This product kind of works but it doesn't work fast and doesn't get rid of the entire stain. It doesn't get dried stains out only stains that are fresh. Other than that, it is a good product and I would recommended it to all my friends. :)

I recently bought the pens for work in case I spill my lunch or tea or something. I am a messy person, and I work in an office so I wear dress clothes. I was noticing an old pen-ink stain on a white dress shirt, so I decided to try it out (Dont tell my boss). The shirt needed a little scrubbing and it actually got it out! I was surprised that it got out an old ink stain, from a shirt thats been washed. Today I spilled Green Pesto oil on my white suit pants. Again, it took a little scrubbing, but after five minutes, the pants dried and no more green on white! I would certainly recommend this product! Thanks Tide!!!

I tried to use a brand new pen. It was completely solid. No liquid came out.

Returning pens. Two weeks after purchase, pen was dry. Not happy. could not use.

I carried a bike up a flight of stairs, and (unknown to me) rubbed the bike chain up against my most expensive jeans, which were a gift. I had a mild panic attack, because I know grease is very difficult to remove from clothing. I figured the Tide pen was worth a shot, so I tried it and it took the small grease stains right out of my jeans! I was so excited and relieved. Thanks, Tide! I always use the Tide pen on all of my stains since then.

I covered an old chair with a piece of scrap brocade material that was left over from a curtain project. It was white on white. I gave this chair to my daughter, because she love this material. She called me 3 days later apologizing because her son dripped grape jelly on it, and she wiped it into the fabric and ruin the chair. The next time I went to see her, I saw the chair and it looked just like it did the day I gave it to her, she said she used her Tide to go Instant Stain remover and it took it right up.My grandson was out of the dog house and I went out and got me one !

I don't know where everyone says its so great. Didn't work for me. In fact all 3 stains are still there. Now there's a big blob where there was a smaller stain.

I liked the Tide to Go pen, but it dried out rather quickly and wouldn't work any longer. When I was able to use it, it really saved the day.

I keep at least one or two Tide to Go Instant Stain Removers in my locker b/c I always seem to have food stains on my clothes after my lunch break! :) Plus my co-workers asked to borrow it all the time! Very handy and worked great every time!

This is one of the best products I ever used.love it. my mom used tide, her mom used tide..it's awesome product ..

I didn't believe in the power of the Tide to Go pen until I was at a friend's wedding reception. She slopped spaghetti sauce all over her pretty white dress and had a massive red stain on the front of it. Her new husband ran to the convenience store across the street and bought a Tide to Go pen. The pen actually took the red sauce out of the white dress...you couldn't even tell it had been there. I now swear by the power of the Tide to Go pen and carry one with me everywhere and share it and it's amazing wedding dress story with anyone who has a stain.

great product !! has been well used in my household a lot

Great product on Colors....would do instead of bleach!

I keep a Tide Instant Stain Remover in my desk at school. It works on stains from ink to coffee. It has been a life saver and keeps me neat and clean in front of my students and colleagues. Thanks for developing such a great product.

This product is fantastic. It is lightweight and portable. Just keep it in your purse, car, desk drawer and work and it is there when you need it. Works like a charm. Would very highly recommend it.

This is such a great product that I not only have one in the laundry room but, one in my purse, desk drawer at work and even the glove compartment of my car. It really does what it is advertised to do. I wouldn't be caught without it.

I am a busy mother of two teenage daughters & a very messy 3 yr old boy. I take my Tide To Go pen with me everywhere. There have been many times my Tide To Go pen has saved me from embarrassing stains. I had a very important interview for college & my son decided to wipe his chocolate covered hands on me, I whipped out my pen & used it immediately. Thankfully it took the stain out & saved me from hanging my head in shame. Thanks Tide, keep up the great work!!!!

I keep tide to go in my purse all the time and help others at stores of restruants it is great

I made sure to send this to college with my girls. Makes a great stocking stuffer too... We can all use it.

I love this it is a great on the go tool @ baseball games outings work every were !! Take tide 2 go today!!

I think this product is really nice and helpful about 80% of the time. I always keep this in my purse for whenever I get a new stain. I use this product a lot, and I feel I see a cleaner difference when the stain comes out. Once I had an article of clothing that said on the tag, stains will not come out of this material. I used Tide-To-Go anyway, just in case, and sure enough, it took the stain COMPLETELY out! Other times, it doesn't work, but it ALMSOT ALWAYS does. Thanks!

I love tide to go! I always use this! I bought one for my car,my purse,one for fast fixes at home! I also buy them for my three daughters in school! They use them alot! Saves clothes & keeps mishaps from being an embarrasement! I'm always buying them! I tell everyone how good they are and they should buy them too! I wish they had them many years ago! Can't wait to see what other new products tide comes up with! Keep up the good work tide! A truly happy customer! GO TIDE!

Love this product!! Hate the LID!!! As I have scanned through other reviews, I've noticed that I am not the only person that has experienced the "loose cap" problem that I have. The Tide to Go pen has only one problem - it needs a screw-on cap! Have purchased several, now keep each in a zip-top bag in my purse to prevent them from drying out due to the cap coming off in my purse!! Please! Screw that cap on!!!!!

I would be lost without this pen! My family at times drop more food on their clothes than they get in their mouths. I have even used this on small carpet stains. I love this small miracle pen. Thank you!

Just love this product! I always carry it with me, it is a must have in my purse. Getting to the stain quickly is the key not to mention not having to walk around with it all day or evening!

I purchased this new Tide Stick some time back and it is the best thing I have spent my money on. I have my family memebers and co-workers using it. Last Summer my dog got a hold of a ink pen and busted it. Needless to say it went all over the house and on the Carpet...... I had Paw tracks all over... I was in hesterics.... Brand new carpet at that. I had tried all kinds of carpet cleaners nothing would remove the ink. Well I thought about my Tide Stick and guess what??? It worked. All of the Ink came out the carpet- of course I had to go and purchase a few more to complete the job. The ink was even on the new Kitchen floors - Vinly Floors- It even came up off of that. So I must say this item is a keeper. Loyal Tide Fan for Many years, Melissa New Orleans, La.

I keep the tide to go Instant Stain Remover in my pocketbook and one in my desk at work. It comes in handy. However, I find that often the cap on the to go comes loss and falls off in my pocketbook and then drys out. If the cap was a screw cap, I would find this the perfect product. I love using it on stains immediately and I have never had a problem with removing stains when I launder my clothes after using the instant stain remover. I only wish that the lid screwed on to keep it secure.

Went out with friends for New Year's Eve dinner, wearing a brand new ivory blazer made of polyester & rayon. The tag said "dry clean only". I proceeded to spill my dark chocolate mocha latte all over myself and had gigantic blotches the size of continents. No dry cleaners will be open for two more days. What to do??? Ran to the store for a package of Tide To Go pens, and had those stains broken up fast. When I got home I used a laundry pre-treatment and then washed the jacket, even though it was dry clean only. What could it hurt, with stains like that? ALL of the stain came out!!! Thank you so much!!!

Use the stick on an ink stain on a white cotton blend turtle neck. I was disappointed to find that using the stain stick on the ink not only made the ink bleed and the stain got worse as it got bigger, after gently rubbing the stain as the directions stated the stain grew even larger and much to my disappointment -the ink was not removed and what was a very small hardly noticeable stain is now big enough that the shirt is ruined. I use Tide Laundry soap and really like the produce and thought the stain stick would be just a good of product however I am very disappointed and will not continue to use the product nor will I recommend it to anyone- on the contrary I will presuade friends to be leery of using it.

I was at a wedding reception and was wearing a white sweater. Needless to say, I ended up splashing red wine all over the front of me! I went to the ladies room, saturated the ares with my Tide stain stick and within 3 minutes they were almost completely faded! It saved my night!! Thanks Tide for making wonderful products!

I was reading those scary reviews talking about how there was an added yellow stain to the original stain which made me very weary about using this product I decided to give it a shot anyways and it worked PERFECTLY I have a white button up shirt with gray vertical striped lines on it and I had spilled some meat sauce on it I applied a little pressure and got the pen to release some of the bleachon it and after it tried which was in about a minute i couldnt tell where the stain originally was AWESOME!

The stain remover has saved me many times and I love it! I have had it a couple of times where I got a yellow spot on a white item but it washed out. I haven't ever had a problem with the tip or odor. One goes everywhere with me!

My sister got wine cooler all over a bright green top. We used the Tide to Go and believe it or not every stain came out. This Thanksgiving my 4 year old nephew got cranberries on his good sweater. Well we put the Tide to Go on it and it came out as good as new. I take this product in my suitcase whenever I go on a trip. Don't leave home without it!!!!

Like many others have said before, the smell is horrible, the point breaks off if you look at it funny (never mind trying to use it!), and when you do actually get to use it, it doesn't remove the stain and adds a stain of its own. If Tide doesn't take it off the market, then Shame on Them!!

Unfortunately when I have used this product the smell is like vomit and it apparently does not remove anything that I seem to get on me. Plus it leaves a yellow stain. Very unbecoming. I threw this product away.

Like others before me, I have used it on different types of clothing and now they are ruined due to yellow spot that is not removable.

Took the cap off a new Tide pen tonight, and the tip came off, too. With no way to apply the product, the pen is now useless. A friend had the tip on her pen break while she was using it. I've used the product before, and it did a reasonable job on some stains, but whatever they make the applicator from is too fragile to stand up to normal use. I'll be looking for an alternative.

My favorite shirt is ruined. It is white. I got an ink mark on it last Saturday as I was heading out the door. I grabbed my Tide To Go pen and the ink was gone. But ... after getting to town ... I looked down to see a big yellow circle on the front of my shirt. When I got home ... it went to the washer. Guess what ... it's still yellow. Even after treating it for stains. My pen went to the trash. No more Tide To Go for me ... it is GONE.

I keep a Tide to go in my desk at work, just used it to get rid of coffee dribbles on my pink shirt. I love it. I've not had the problem of the cover not staying on. If I did, I would probably wrap a little teflon tape around the pen portion to give the cap a tighter fit.

I agree with the problem with the cap coming off in my purse. The Tide to Go pen works beautifully but the cap keeps coming off and the pen dries up. I've wasted several because of this. Use a screw-on cap and I'll buy the product again.

I have a white shirt of sweatshirt material (it's got a nice collar, not a cheap plain one) that I wear to work. I accidentally spilled a bit of Coke on it, I grabbed my stain stick and made quick work of the stain. About 10 minutes later a co-worker asked what happened to my shirt, there was a big yellow stain on the front of it. I tried to go over the stain thinking that maybe I smeared the soda, it was the first time I used the Tide stain remover, but the stain got worse. My shirt is ruined, no amount of soaking it, bleaching it, etc. will take that stain out. I threw the stain remover pen away! FYI: The lid stayed on my stain pen. I'd have been better off if the lid had fallen off and it had dried out. Working with the small soda stain on my shirt would have been better than the large yellow stain from the stain remover pen.

I absolutely love the "Tide To Go" pen and make sure I always have it in my purse. However, the cap will not stay on no matter how many of the pens I buy. I think it would be a good idea to have a screw on cap. Otherwise, there is a large risk of the pen drying out before its time.

I agree about the cap coming off. I keep a Tide to go Mini in my purse. With 2 little ones they are always making messes of themselves and me too! I have not tried it on whites yet, we just don't seem to wear a lot of white (um...2 small messy children and whites=not a great combo). However it does seem to work great on the clothes we have used it on. It has removed some dripped pizza sauce, some chocolate, and some juice. Very handy!

I absolutely love my Tide To Go BUT am sick and tired of it drying out due to an insecure cap. I too carry my stick in my purse and it never seems to fail... the cap falls out and is dried up when I need it the most. As others had recommended, fix the cap and you will make Tide consumers (and future fans) very happy.

I love this product; but if you carry it in your purse or bag, the cap seems to come off. I think a new screw-on-cap should be put on it instead of one that just pulls off.

I love this product! It was gentle enough to get red wine out of my boyfriend's whiel military uniform. I was unaware it could do such a thing and will forever buy tide to go.

I spilled a few spots of coffee on my white business shirt and applied "Tide to go". Unfortunately, the spot became yellow. After carefully soaking my shirt over-night, washing and hang to dry, the shirt still has a yellow spot. This was the first and last time I will ever use this product. This was recommended by a friend who unfortunately must be color-blind. Sincerely, RA

My 4 year old daughter was coloring on my bed, and noticed she was using markers (Not the WASHABLE kind), and what do you know a HUGE orange stain on my comforter. OMG!!!!!! I yelled out, my comforter is ruined. After about 5 min of my temper tantrum, I remembered about my Tide to Go remover. I thought no way this will ever work. But sure enough right before my eyes the stain was going away. "WOW" I was impressed. After about 1 week later I washed my comforter and the stain was absolutely gone. It was as if it never happened, and it works better than any stain remover I've used by far. Thanks for this wonderful product.

I used this product when I needed to take blood out of my blue jeans FAST! It actually worked! I just dapped the pen on the stain for awhile and held a paper towel on the otherside of the jeans. The blood came out onto the papertowel and my jeans looked pretty good! You could still see the blood but barely, so it worked perfectly till I got home! :D

I am in love with this product! It saved my favorite vintage purse when I got a small stain on it and has definitely saved most of my favorite clothes from paint and such since I am an art major and am constantly ruining clothing. The product obviously is not a miracle worker but I love how it works!

I used the Tide to Go on a "little spot" on a new Columbia WHITE sweatshirt...boy what a mistake! I now have a yellow spot that looks worse than if I had left the "little spot". Any suggestions on how to get the yellow out? I washed the sweatshirt within about 5 hours of using the Tide To Go. BIG MISTAKE, will NEVER use the product again.

My white golf shirt (all synthetic--sweat wicking ) had a Coke stain on the front that did not come out despite several washings and treatments with various products. Tide to Go took it out without a problem. Great product. I'll be carrying it with me on trips too.

I haven't used this product a whole lot but I know that I am not going to be carrying one with me anymore. I had a small dirt mark on a brand new white shirt that I treated today. Yes, it took out the dirt mark but within about 15 minutes there was a disgusting yellow circle on the front of my shirt....it looked worse than the little dirt mark that I had just treated. I was able to get the shirt in the washer within 2 hours and I could not get the new yellow stain out for anything....so thank you TIDE for ruining a brand new shirt!! And now by reading other reviews this seems to be a common problem. Wow...how unfortunate....that is some product failure!

While this product does remove a variety of stains we've found that it also removes the dyes in a lot of our clothes. Not a great thing on brand new clothes but maybe ok on older stuff.

My new white jeans got a little coffee on them when I was in Target so I bought a Tide pen. I followed the directions and used the pen on my pants when I got back into the car. In the five minutes it took to get home, the areas I treated with the pen had turned yellow. Thanks Tide, I thought you were known for treating whites? Did you not test the pen on white clothing and watch what happened when it dried because I don't seem to be the only person that has been affected by yellow stains on their white clothing. I haven't tested the pen on colored clothes.

When getting ready for work this morning, I grabbed a blouse I hadn't worn for at least 2 months. I had washed it right after wearing it back then and put it away. When I arrived at work, I noticed that the ink stain I thought had come out in the wash, was still there, so I decided to just try my Tide To Go pen. Imagine my delight and amazement when the stain came completely out within 5 seconds!!! You can't even see where it was!!! Ever since the first time I tried this product when it first came out, I have always made sure to have it with me at all times and I'm constantly recommending it to family, friends, co-workers and anyone else who will listen. I can't even remember the number of times I've been in situations where someone gets something on their clothes and I'm able to just whip out the Tide To Go pen and have their clothing cleaned up and looking great in practically no time!!! Would I recommend this product? Only every time I use it!!! It's just too bad I can't give it more than 5 stars.

I've never written to thank a manufacturer for a product but I was really in a hole and Tide to Go was amazing. I was on a bus going to NYC where I had a series of meetings. While on the bus I put my lunch bag on my lap. It was made of a porous material and I had included a rinsed pint of raspberries. I thought they had drained completely but boy was I wrong! When I took the bag off my lap, the thighs of my light khaki pants were completely covered with pink berry juice. I didn't have time to buy a new pair of pants and I didn't have a spare pair with me. I had a Tide to Go and figured I'd use it to pre-treat the stain in case it would help it come out later in the wash. I was resigned to walking through the rest of the day with an enormous pink stain covering the front of my pants. I painted the whole stain with the Tide to Go and couldn't believe my eyes. First, the stain spread a little and the area was wet. But when the cloth dried, the stain was 100% gone! I never expected that. thank you so much!

I've bought the product many times. It's good. This time the product packaging was defective. The cap won't stay on and the white part around the nib is chipped. The outer packaging seemed OK. For the price, I do expect perfection.

I had use Tide to Go immediately for small stains that I have gotten. It worked well and I got my father and mom to try it. While cleaning out my closet I came across blouses and pants that were old and had stains. I began to sort the clothing and had all the stained items in a pile to throw away because these stains were YEARS old. Suddenly my elevator went to the top and I thought why not try the tide to go. My brain was saying no way, it won't work. Some of these stains were 10 years old. WELL LET ME TELL YOU! I decided to try it anyway. EVERY SINGLE STAIN DISAPPEARED. I mean really, they went away. I am utterly amazed. Tide to Go will be my "BFF". Best Friend Forever. Way to go Tide.

While I was subletting from a girl, I stupidly ate chocolate in her all-white bed... and of course spilled. Now, two weeks later and the day she's coming home, I freaked out and used the Tide To Go stick my mom packed for me-- and it worked perfectly! No sign of me eating in her bed, no stains, nothing. Miracle. Thank you!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Getting a cup of coffee at our office can be quite adventurous with our per cup coffee machine; it likes to spit and the end of its drip process. Get to close you pay the price. Thank you tide to go!

I have brand new white converse all stars that I somehow got yellow stains on. I was looking around my house when I found a tide to go pen my mom had purchased. It worked like a charm! all the stains are gone and the shoes look like new! LOVED IT!

Earlier this summer, my family and I met for Sunday brunch at a local lake-side restaurant. We had just received our food and not 5 minutes into it, my dad dripped ketchup on his pristine white, pressed cotton shirt. As everyone just shook their heads at him as he started to smear it in attempts to wipe it up, I yelled across the table "Stop! I have something just for that!" I reached into my purse and pulled out my Tide to go pen. My dad was skeptical but started using it mostly to appease me. Initially, the stain didn't seem to do much and I could see my dad thinking it was just a stupid product. After a few minutes, we all got engrossed in conversation until about 20 minutes later, my dad exclaimed "Wow, I just looked at my shirt and the stain is gone! I can't even see it!" Score 1 for the daughter. Nearly 2 weeks after the event, my mother called to chat and mentioned that she was so impressed with the Tide to go pen that she went out and bought some herself. Hooray Tide!

I love the Tide to Go "pen" so much that I carry one in my purse...and have loaned or given them to friends many times when a "stain attack" happens. I kept one in my desk at work, one in the car and one at my dressing table and in the laundry room. A friend of mine who is a nurse was the first recipient of one of my "gift" Tide "pens" and she has now given away a bunch to other nurses. Once in a while it won't take out a stain, but normally it does a great job. Great product!!!

I was shooting a local commercial and on our break I did something I was not supposed to do...eat in costume. Sure enough, I dropped some food (chocolate!)on me right before I was to shoot another scene. If I had to change clothes we would have had to reshoot the other scenes. I pulled my Tide Stain Stick out of my makeup kit (vital accessory) and got rid of the stain, before the costumer could yell at me too much. She said she used Stain Stick all the time as well!!! Thanks!!!

My dog had surgery on his mouth , and drooled blood on my white comfotter , I used the Tide to go on it and the blood came out. It was like new again. I am very impressed with this product and will tell all my friends how well it worked. This is a MUST HAVE product!!! Thank you Tide!

I bought a Tide To Go pen and put it in my diaper bag, figuring with a little one, it would come in handy. I took my daughter to the zoo and while she splashed in the fountain, my husband and I sat on a bench under a tree. Wouldn't you know a bird in the tree pooped on my shoulder! I was mortified. I pulled out my Tide To Go pen and rubbed. It actually saved my shirt and my pride. Amazing!

I went for Chinese, and as usual tried to wear some home. Unfortunate for me I had a White blouse on. I had just bout a Tide to go pen and tried it on a stain that I had just gotten. It looked pretty good at first until later in the day I looked in the washroom mirror and there was this big yellow stain on my white blouse. How embarrassing. I have tried every product I could think of and cannot get the yellow stain out. Not even bleach worked! Had to buy a new blouse. I hace since tried to even dye the blouse and the yellow stain still shows thru. Will never buy this product again.

Having a tendancy to spill things on myself, I purchased the Tide to Go pen in hopes of always having a solution to my problem close at hand,The first time I used the product, I was overcome by an offensive odor when I first opened the pen. As I continued to use the pen, the tip broke off and I never finished working on the spot. I decided to give it another try - and the exact thing happened again. I was being careful to not push too hard but the tip broke off as well as there being an offensive odor. I will not purchase another and I am disappointed in this product.

I was on my way to work one morning when I spilled some crumbs from a protein bar on my white top. When I tried to brush them off they left several spots. I drove directly to CVS to buy a Tide to go pen. I used it immediately in the parking lot only to discover that my top had turned yellow on the treated areas. Now it looked like I had spilled coffee on myself! I attempted to treat the areas with Oxy Clean later that day, hoping for a miracle, however the damage had been done. So my favorite white top went straight into the trash. If you cant use a bleach pen on white, then where can you use it?!

I bought this to take on vacation in place of a pre-treatment product. When the time came to use it, it was about as useful as a dry popsicle stick. Maybe this particular one was dried up and not any good, but I'm not going to spend any more money on another one to find out. This company has been around long enough that it ought to be able to package its products in such a way that they get to the consumer intact.

I purchased Tide to go while on vacation. I got ketcup on my white shorts and this product DID NOT work I continued for at least 20 minutes adding more and scrubbing and the stain only got lighter but did not go away. So all it really did was make my shorts too wet to wear. What a waste of money.

Someone spilled wild blueberry juice on my tan, soft fabric sofa. I was pretty sure it was history but tried the Tide Stain Stick from my purse. Unbelievable. 24 hours later, you can't tell it ever happened. Thanks a million, Tide. You saved my sofa!

This product is amazing! I spilled coffee down the leg of my light khaki pants and this product removed all traces of it. I felt it was important to let consumers know this product does what it says it's going to do.

Out to lunch with girlfriends. One gal spilled something on her pants; it was a greasy drop from her fried coconut shrimp so she thought, no way I will just need to go home and change before next appt. I said "Oh no, let's try my mini stain remover!" (one of which I always carry in my car) Used on the spot, she was skeptical as it was still damp as she left me. Later emailed me..."It worked" and wondered where she could get her Tide to go stain removers!

I have heard that the tide to go pen works really well, I have tried it on several occasions and it has never worked for me thanks

This product works PERFECTLY! I have had my Tide Pen in my purse for several months. I wore white pants to work today. I couldn't get out of the office for lunch so I ordered in. I am an Executive Assistant for 5 radio stations and have to greet and meet with clients all day. I dropped a spot of oil and vinegar dressing with a little roasted red pepper juice in for good measure (it really was an accident) on my white pants! I grabbed my Tide Pen as fast as I could and guess what! It took every speck of the stain right out! Considering the top had come off of my Tide Pen I wasn't sure if it was even still any good...but it was and is! Thank you, Tide!!!

My husband and I had a lovely breakfast at an outdoor cafe. I did not realize it, but I had sat down on berries, which stained my tan pants purple. I grabbed my tide to go and attacked the stain. When I looked at the pants later that day, the stain was gone.

It's summertime and that's the best time to wear my favorite white pants. Apparently it is also the best time for my co-workers to eat blueberry oatmeal and spill it on my favorite white pants. I was mortified. Luckily the company keeps a Tide To-Go pen in the supply closet. I didn't think it would work. I was skeptical. I thought maybe it will fade, maybe I'll bleach them later, maybe I'll cry myself to sleep tonight over the loss of my favorite white pants. But after a good rubbin' of the old Tide pen, I found myself looking clean and fresh. I was shocked. My coworkers were shocked. And the white pants were beautiful. I cried that night. I cried tears of joy.

This is the best stain remover I've used since Carbona quit making their stain remover bar. It took care of 5-day-old dark cherry, chocolate, and coffee stains without any visible effect on the fabric itself. Was beginning to think that all of the great products no longer existed, or had been so "improved" that they were useless.

It's one thing when your elderly father leaves an apple pie bite on your dining room chair, or a brother plants a blob of Thanksgiving stuffing, but when you stain your own white brocade with a clumsy fumble of tomatoe sauce it really gets you angry. What to do? I tried Tide to Go pen and it actually worked. I was so pleased I went around to all the old stains and they improved, as well. I even have great before and after photos, Tide! Tide to Go is an exceptional product and should be a first consideration for upholstery accidents.

I was attending a wedding reception when the bride cut herself pretty good on a pin from her bouquet when she tossed it. She had blood all over the front of her gorgeous white satin wedding dress in 3 places. I ran to offer my tide pen and caught her just in time before she used a towel and water to try to remove it. Water would have not only likely spread the blood, but left a water mark that would have ruined the dress even more. After using a dry towel to emove the surface blood I used the tide pen to blot the blood and like majic all of it came off an dissapeared. Tide pens have saved me many times but this was really amazing. The dress was saved and you could never tell it ever happened.

I had on a new white t-shirt that had been through the wash once. I got a speck of dirt on it early in the day so I bought a Tide stick. The spot looked like it came out just fine, but once it was dry I was left with a large yellow spot where the Tide stick had moistened the shirt. Since that day I have spoken with multiple people who said to never use it on whites. That was a $25 mistake that I won't make again....Tide stick in the garbage, back to Spray n' Wash towelettes.

While my 3 year old daughter enthusiastically ate spaghetti (with lots of RED sauce) at a restaurant, she dropped about half of the pieces onto a beautiful dress that was a gift from family friends. We were on vacation, but I stopped into a CVS next to our hotel, and used this product on each stain on the dress. Miraculously, the dress looks as good as new! Luckily I bought two of them, and will carry one in my purse from now on.

I have bought maybe 20 of these pens. I have used on furniture more than anything else. It worked pretty well. However, I have at least 2 pens with the tips broken off, before even using. Also have some totally dry & not usable. They do dry out too quickly because the cap does not fit tightly, but I keep in a zip lock bag. I have never used on colored items, only on white or almost white. It is too expensive just to keep handy, as dry out or are already dried out when you open.

I love the contents of this pen! It has saved me and others from spots on the clothes after eating and drinking. After experiencing the relief from spillage myself, I promptly, at a wedding reception, gave it to a gal wearing a white blouse, after the can of GRAPE soda she opened squirted everywhere. Amazing! The only pitfall - the cap does not stay secured and I have wasted 2-3 pens already due to the cap not staying on. Fix the cap, and you truly have a 100% truly miraculous product!

I always try to communicate by following two personal axioms: tell the truth (unless it may be harmful or hurtful unnecessarily) and do so as simply as possoble so as not to waste everyone's time. That said, this I know...In this day of megahype and absence of truth in advertising, I find a product--Tide To Go--that is actually under-hyped, under-praised and (perhaps) greatly underappreciated respecting its REAL performance in terms of doing what it is touted to do! I"m sure you've heard some variation of this story before, but this ACTUALLY happened to me: I spilled coffee on the front of my shirt just before a business meeting. After I freaked out, I hurredly deviated to Wal-Mart while on my way, and purchased your product. I followed the instructions. I then waited. I was astounded! Tide To Go exceeded my wildest expectations--and just in time for my meeting. I now have Tide To Go at home, in my car, in my desk, in my briefcase... THE TRUTH: Tell the world about Tide To Got; finally a product that exceeds any and all hype, a product that actually delivers as advertised, and well beyond.

I was at a store the day before 4th of July and had just started using my new purse which was a very expensive and a gift from my son. Someone had left a melted cherry ice on one of the end caps and it fell on me when I came around the corner. It went all over me and my brand new purse which was white canvas with yellow flowers! I tried immediately to get the stain out with wet-ones and kleenex. I thought this is never coming out! When I got home, I tried carpet spot cleaner, laundry spray stain remover and plain soap and water. I even put it in the sun, hoping the sun would lighten the stains. The large splatters of cherry were still there. Then I remembered my Tide to Go stick. I applied it to all the stains, and within a few minutes they were entirely, totally gone! I am so grateful. I never could have afforded to replace the purse! Thank you Tide to Go!

I didn't get a chance to finish my review. We were camping in our RV and didn't have access to a washer and dryer. My husband had a bloody nose and the blood got on my new 400 count sateen sheets. The next day I sent him to the store and asked him to buy something like Tide To Go but to make sure it works on blood stains, and he came back with Tide To Go but it said on the label "Does not work well on blood". I used it anyway just in case it would help a little. It didn't work immediately but I treated the spot several times over the period of about an hour and the stain was removed and there was no damage to the sheets. I am very happy with the results. Thank you.

Last Sunday was Communion Sunday at my church. The tray of cups of grape juice was passed to me by my husband. After I took a cup, my husband took his and moved his arm, hitting me and causing the juice to spill on my light beige slacks. I cringed and wondered how will I ever get these stains out. My husband tried to console me by telling me how good I am with the laundry and that I would find a way to remove the stains. Before the church service ended, I remembered that I had a Tide to Go stick in my purse. I had never used it myself but had loaned it to many friends who had spilled food on their clothing. I immediately took the stick and pressed its contents on the many spots of juice. About 10 minutes later, while at our coffee hour, a friend said how sorry he was that juice was spilled on me. As I looked down at my slacks to show him the spots, I witnessed the "miracle" of Tide to Go. Thank you for making such a reliable product.

I wasn't at work for 30 miunutes before I bit into a juicy cherry and got it all over my white tshirt. I knew I had this stain remover somewhere- finally found it after the dark purple drops dried. After rubbing this all over the drops- they were GONE within 30 minutes. I was shocked- since I thought this was a pre-treater. I have now seen where it clearly states on the tube that this is NOT A PRE-TREATER. I am going to buy more of this asap! Thanks a bunch!!!

Before the wedding ceremony, the bridal party was having pictures taken in the gardens outside of the church. A small black bug landed on my Granddaughter's beautiful white wedding gown in a very visable place. When an attemp was made to chase the bug away, it left a half inch black circle on the lovely gown. Someone had a Tide to Go stain remover in their purse and it was quickly used on the bug spot and just like that the spot was gone! Tide to go saved the day!

While on vacation at the shore a couple years ago we ate dinner at a local seafood resturant. As my husband attempted to get the cocktail sauce out of the bottle it exploded all over my brand new white blouse. The waitress felt so bad she gave me her personal "Tide to Go" and amazingly it removed ALL of the multiple stains. I was hooked! I have carried one in my purse ever since!

I really like Tide To Go. I work in I.T., and like most I.T. geeks, I'm always spilling food on my clothes. It's a great size. I can carry it around in my purse, and it's *almost* perfect. If only the cap would stay on.... Every time I go to look for my Tide pen, the cap is off of it. They should make it a twist top.

I would like to tell you about the new use I found for your Tide to go. I was reading my Bible while having breakfast one morning. I was eating black cherries and when I spit the pit out, it miscued and bounced across the pages of my Bible, leaving purple stains. Feeling badly because of what I had done, I suddenly thought about the Tide to go I keep for the laundry. When I used it on the thin pages it took all the stains out. I put a napkin between the pages, closed the book and left it to dry. When I looked at it later, there was hardly even any wrinkling of the paper. Thanks to the Tide to go, I now have a stain free Bible as well as stain free clothes!

I got married in August of 2009. The day of my wedding it rained all morning and then cleared up around 1pm. While getting pictures taken at Fort Hunter, I slipped and fell right in the mud. My dress and shoes instantly had mud/grass stains on them. The second I got back to the church, I threw off my dress and shoes and had my mother-in-law and bridesmaids attempt to clean them. I had bought 4 Tide Sticks the night before so I grabbed them and gave them to the girls. Let me tell you...by the time they were done, the dress and shoes looked exactly like it did before I fell. As I walked down the aisle you NEVER would have known I had fallen in the mud an hour earlier. Thank you Tide for being there since I was a baby and being there on my wedding day. This stuff really does work!!!

I cannot say enough positove words about this product. In one month this "Tide to Go Stain Remover" saved me on many occassions. The morning of my daughter's communion she got a grass stain on her dress- the stain came out with this wonderful product and her white dress looked beautiful. At work I someone dropped some of my chocolate bar on my white shirt-the stain came out yet again with this wonderful product. I cut myself on my finger at work and got blood on my pants-the stain came out yet again with this wonderful product. Finally this morning I somehow sat on blue gum while wearing white pants (not sure how i did this)-remarkably the stain came out!!! Kudos to the makers of this item at Tide!!!!

I had a small stain on my white cotton shirt and had never used the tide pen before. My co-worker offered it to me and it did get the dirt out, but in it's place was a left a big yellow stain. I assumed it would come out in the wash and I even pre-treated it with another product to ensure it would come out. Sadly, I took it out of the washer and the yellow stain was still there. I would have thought white would have been the safest color to use with the pen. Yesterday my neighbor had on a white shirt and used her pen before I could warn her and the same thing happened! I will not use the pen again! I'd rather walk around with a stain on my shirt than ruin a shirt!

When these first came out, the tip was felt and they worked pretty well. However, not long into the production cycle, they changed the tip to a hard plastic and ever since then, I don't feel they work as well. They barely get the stain out and what I'm left with now is a two-tiered stain; the area I hit with the To Go pen and the original stain itself. Until they switch back to the felt tip or improve the product, I'm done buying these.

WHAT A JOKE, wish i never used it. had a brand new white dress that i got mascara on and i bought the tide pen on my way out. used it and now there is a HUGE yellow stain on my brand new white dress. washed my dress and the stain is very visible. so disgusted with this product...WHAT A JOKE

Twice now when using Tide To Go on a ketchup stain on white material has ended up causing a bigger yellow stain on the material. The yellow stain will NOT come out not even with a bleach stick. Think twice before using the Tide To Go....which is worse the ketchup stain or a yellow spot. I wish I would have left my brand new shirt alone and kept the ketchup stain.

I go everywhere with it. I bought it for my mother and now she carries it. I have it at work. It works great and has saved me from embarrassing stains on many occasions. Even a little drop is no good. I love this product.

I was on my way to tae kwon do with my family and I had just eaten a hamburger. Let's just say I was starving. The ketchup spilled on my shirt and I hadn't noticed until just before we walked into the building. Having a uniform it has to be presentable at all times. My mother had tide to go in the car and we used it. sure enough it cleaned it off quick and dried within a minute. It saved me from five hundred push ups that night ^_^

As I was heading to my son's wedding my daughter informed me that I had a large streak of what looked like lipstick on the front of my dress. I was very distressed as I didn't anything at home to get the stain out. I still had to set up the wedding cake that I made and therefore sent my husband to purchase a stain remover at a nearby Rite-Aid store. He came back with several products including the Tide to Go pen. I had never used it before, but I grabbed that first and amazingly it got every bit of the stain out of my dress. I was so relieved! What a wonderful product. I'm sold on Tide to Go and will keep it in my purse. Thank you for saving the day.

I bought the Tide to go pen a few months back and have never used it. I was making spaghetti sauce and got some on a new white shirt. I was just berating myself for not having changed my shirt before stirring the sauce when I remembered the Tide to go pen. I really didn't think it would work. It took one minute to remove the stain from my shirt with the pen. I have to say thank you Tide, this is the best product I have bought in a long time. In the future I will keep one in my purse at all times so that next time I won't have to dig for it.

I got married on May 15. Right before the wedding, one of my bridesmaids cut her finger pretty badly. We had her all bandaged up but during pictures, one of the bandaids opened up and blood dripped all down the front of my dress! Thankfully, my planner had a Tide-to-go pen and was able to blot out ALL of the blood from my lace and chiffon dress. I don't know what we would have done if she hadn't had that pen to save the day!

Daughter received Confirmation 2 weeks ago. She wore a beautiful white rayon/cotton and lace sweater over a white chiffon dress. After mass she received many beautiful leis (as is the Hawaiian way). The first lei she got was made with Dendrobium orchids. WELL, needless to say it left a purple stain on her white sweater. My sister-in-law said the best stain fighter is Tide-to-go. We didn't have it here at our local market and I had to wait for someone to go into town to get it from a chain store. So the sweater sat with this purple stain until today! STAIN'S GONE-2 weeks later!!! Dendrobium orchids make beautiful lei, go ahead wear white -TIDE TO GO will save the day! Mahalo Tide!!! Mahalo sister-in-law!!!

I think the Tide to Go Pen is a great product; however, I wish it had a "Fresh Linen" scent. Everytime I use the pen, the awful smell of the liquid is all that I smell for the rest of the day. P&G, the product works, but please try and make this thing smell a little more pleasant.

My daughter splashed her white shirt with Dr. Pepper, after using the mini Tide pen, she ended up with yellow stains in each area where I used the Tide pen. Even after using several other Tide stain removers, we still cannot remove the yellow stains.

i want everyone to know about the tide pen i carry some with me at all time these work wonders there is 3 of us myself and son and daughter when we drop something on our clothes we reach for a tide pen it really works

Today I am testifying that this product is truly AMAZING!! During my lunch hour I ran to Target to get a couple of things. As I got out of my car in the parking lot I noticed that the place where all the store baskets are stored was really close to my car so I moved it over. Needless to say it wasn't heavy. When I got into the store I noticed that on my WHITE skirt were two greasy dirty spots. I was just sick about this because it looked awful. I was sure I would be sitting at my desk the rest of the day with my white skirt looking dirty. I decided the best thing to do would be to buy a Tide stick. I've used it before so I knew it would work...just didn't know if it would work on grease or not. Well I'm here to tell you that the Tide stick got out ALL the grease and you could not even tell where it was. I was thrilled. Thank you for producing such an amazing stain remover for all of us who love to wear white.

I bought my tide pen in New York last summer, when my boyfriend his shirt stained. It´s really works, the stain disappeared. Here in Spain, I use to clean a stain on the tablecloth, and a stain in my white pants. All disappeared. I have told all my friends who go to the U.S. to buy me one because they do not sell in Spain.

I like the Tide Sticks, or "Tide to Go" which is the proper name, however, after about using 1/2 the stick, the tips fall off and are unusable after that point. Wondering if the company has had similar complaints and if they plan to do anything about it. I've had this happen to 3 of my sticks and am hesitant to purchase more if they continue to do this.

Having read the conditions to which I had to agree, and not having a battery of lawyers at my disposal, I hardly know what to say, or if it would get past the hurdles that the conditions impose. I will state the facts: I got a stain on my shirt, bought Tidetogo at a nearby supermarket, applied it, and the stain remained.

Tide To Go has only been available in Australia since late last year with the arrival of Costco. I'd seen them on TV and thought it may help with some stains but probably only lightening them. I spilled curry on a white shirt tonight and thought I'd have to throw it out. I got out a Tide pen and rubbed it in. I actually saw the mark disappear before my eyes. My wife couldn't believe it nor could I. I am going to buy one of these for everyone I know. There is nothing I've seen in Australia that works as well as this, and I've tried quite a few stain removers. I estimate that by this time next year, everyone in Australia will carry one of these pens with them. Thanks for everything!

I was at a restaurant with my father, I had on a fairly new white sweater. I ordered the bluberry crepes. Needless to say I dropped a spoonfull of bluberries on my pretty sweater. I thought it was ruined. Then I remembered the Tide To Go that my daughter bought me for Christmas that was in my purse. WOW!! It was amazing, all the blue came out like it didn't even happen. The waitress saw it and also was amazed. Thank you so much.

My daughter came home and said, "mommy my teacher said you are awesome and I got 5 Falcon feathers today". (Falcon feathers- after so many each student collects, they get a prize from their teacher) So I asked what happened??My daughters teacher was just venting to her students about her shirt being stained. According to my daughter, the teacher dropped her makeup onto her shirt as she applying it. So my daughter raised her hand and said "Mrs. Polis my mom uses the Tide stick". Mrs. Polis then called the school nurse to see if she might have one and she did. Mrs. Polis sent my daughter to the nurses office to get the Tide stick. Mrs. Polis used it on her stained shirt and it worked. Mrs. Polis then told my daughter "your mom is awesome! go and get 5 falcon feathers... I thought it was a funny and cute story and needed to share.....

I have purchased two packages so far from Costco Wholesale only to find that the darn lid doesn't stay on the pen. It is soooo annoying. It keeps coming off in my purse. Sure would be awesome if it came with a screw on lid instead. Otherwise...I love the product. Everyone at work is constantly asking to borrow it. Plllllllease change the lid style for us! Sincerely, Kim

My, son plays basketball, and during a varsity game. He went up for a rebound, he and another player collided. The other player got a bloody nose. Well you can't play with any stains or blood on your uniform. So my son was sent off the court. We went into the hall and I used my Tide To Go Pen. It removed all the blood spots, and he was good to play again. Tide saved the game.

I have used the pen in the past with good results. I recently bought a new pen and found that it didn't really help at all. I dropped a spot of juice from a tomatoe on my shirt while eating a sandwich. I immediately used my tide-to -go pen on the spot. It made no difference, when I washed the shirt the spot was still there. What gives, have you changed the formula ? Barbara

I loved this concept when it first came out. So much so, that I bought them for my travel case, briefcase, purse, car, desk drawer, etc. I travel a lot so it came in handy. However, I am very tired of the cap falling off and the pen drying out. The first company that comes up with a simliar concept that works, in packaging that works, will get my faithful business.

This stain remover is awesome. I spilled red meat sauce on my shirt and the grease spread instantly. I tried to wash it out in the bathroom but the sauce left a large orange ring. Just like the instructions noted I pressed the tip onto my stain and watched the solution go to work. I could literally see the orange stain disappearing. A-maz-ing! I would recommend this stain remover to anyone who has a small stain (that has been pretreated).

I have a MacBook with white keypad buttons. Over time, they really started looking bad. I tried all kinds of ways to clean them, but a Tide to Go stick cleaned them up white as new.

I LOVE Tide-To-Go sticks. However, it REALLY needs a screw on cap. I keep buying them and having them dry out because the cap comes off in my purse!!

I spilled something on my top and had recently purchased a Tide To Go pen. It seemed to work somewhat, it dulled the spot, but the smell was terrible. At first I didn't know where the smell was coming from but remembered the pen and smelled the spot I had used it on. I must admit it smelled like someone had vomited on my top. I went to a friend in the office who also had a Tide To Go pen to see if it was just my pen. Unfortunately they said the same exact thing. I wouldn't recommend it unless you don't mind smelling bad all day.

My husband spilled a couple drops of strawberry lemonade on a hard to find tshirt he had just bought. It not only left a ring where the tide mix came out but also bleached out the fabric. Now the shirt is ruined. Extremely disappointing.

Today, while working at the theater, I got black paint splattered on my new white shirt...bad idea to wear it to work in, but anyway...The Tide To Go pen got the stains out COMPLETELY in only about 3 minutes! I was positive that this meant the end of my new shirt, and I was wrong. Thanks Tide!!

I just used the product for the first time on an all white top which I dropped a very small piece of tomato on. The stain did not come out at all and after using a second time the stain just got bigger. Since it was all white I then washed it with bleach and the stain did not come out at all. What was just a small stain to begin with, is now a 6 inch stained spot and the top is now unwearable. Since this is my first time using, I would not be comfortable using this product again in fear that I would completely destroy more clothing. This seemed like a good product when advertised and would have been had it worked. I am sincerely disappointed in this product.

My husband, granddaughter and I were spending the day in New York City and were having lunch in a Japanese restaurant before going to a theater matinee. A group of women were seated next to us. One of the women, exclaimed, "Oh, no! I always get soya sauce on my blouse when I eat at Japanese restaurants!" Without missing a beat, I reached into my pocketbook and pulled out a Tide to go stick and handed over to her and said, "Be my guest!" She proceeded to thank me and work on the stains on her blouse. They disappeared completely, she handed me back the pen and said, "You made my day!"

6 months ago riding the SF transport to attend a matinee of La Traviata I was gussied up for the event. Sport jacket, blue oxford, tie, kahki slacks. Drinking latte-to-go unfortunately with the top not tightly secured. Took a sip and spilled on everything. Cries from my wife and friends and mortification. Thinking I might have to sit, stained, through one of my favorite operas. A kind passenger witting next to me handed me a Tide to Go saying, "You need this." I had never heard of it but trusting his concern ujsed it. Half an hour nary a trace of coffee. Voila.

On March 6, 2010 my son's wedding day. We were at the reception. My cousin Steve was enjoying the appitizer of terryaki steak on a stick. You guessed it the sauce dripped across his pure white shirt. Not in one place but in about seven different areas of the shirt. Like any man Steve said don't worry about it. "My tie will cover the stains". My cousin Michelle said "oh no, I have Tide stick". Well Michelle pulled out the Tide to go stick and proceded to go to work on Steve's white shirt. We stood around in amazement the sauce stain came out. Not a trace of any sauce on the white shirt. Michelle said I have six year old twins. I carry my stain stick everywhere I go. The wedding was in Arizonia and Michelle lives in Wisconsin. So the Tide stain stick did travel with Michelle to Arizonia. The talk of the reset of the night is how Steve's white shirt got clean.

I recently did a piece of needle work that took me 3 months to complete. At the end of the project, I noticed that just by holding the fabric that oils from my skin had discolored the fabric surrounding my design. I was so upset because there is no way to wash this type of needle work. Since I could not submerge my work in water, I decided to give the Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover a chance. Wow!!! I was so glad that I did. It took out all of the stain and left my beautiful needle work unchanged. Thank you, Tide to Go..you saved the day.

I highly recommend you NOT by this product. My daughter was trying to get a makeup stain off her brand new white jeans and after she used the product we washed, bleached etc and soaked the pants and where the make-up spot was initially it turned white but where the makeup smeared from the tide to go application it was stained permanently!!! We have tried everything! VERY DISAPPOINTING and expensive mistake to use this product!!!

This morning I was running late so while I was driving to work, my attempts at multitasking completely failed. I was trying to eat my breakfast (Greek yogurt with honey) and ended up feeding my black dress and my car seat instead of my mouth! I first wiped up my mess with a napkin and it was NOT a pretty picture (try to imagine what a white yogurt stain does to a black dress...). I then proceeded to attack the stain with the Tide to Go pen, and just a couple minutes later - voila! - my black dress looked fantastic and my seat was completely stainless! Thank you, Tide, for making a product that actually works! It saved me from possible humiliation!

I spilled curry on my jeans at lunch. What a mess. I borrowed the Tide to Go pen from my co-worker and the stains are history. I'm buying one next time i'm at the store. This probably could have saved some items I wound up cutting into rags, in the past.

It is so hard to find anything that works as easy or as good as it is advertised. I bought a coffee and was in the car ready to attend a function when I missed my mouth and dribbled coffee down the front of my white blouse. When I got to the function I was going to, someone handed me the tide to go and all I could picture was the ad with the soldier using the Tide to G0 and the Sargent getting ready to yell at him. I laughed and said "I don't think so, it won't work as easy or as fast as the ad". Boy was a wrong. It not only worked as easy but I could not find the stain nor could anyone else. I never go without it anymore. And would recommend it to anyone to try it. I didn't know there was nor ever saw a mini Tide to Go, you guessed it, I'm going to look for one today.

I USED THIS PEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE STAIN WAS MADE. I TOOK THE NEW PEN OUT OF THE PACKAGE AND FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER. THE STAIN GOT LIGHTER BUT DID NOT DISAPPEAR. I WENT TO THE LADIES ROOM AND USED HOT WATER TO HELP . . . . DID NOT HELP BECAUSE THE STAIN BEGAN TO SET . . . . NOW THE PEN CAUSED A STAIN AROUND A STAIN CAUSING A DRY WET STAIN - NEVER HAD THAT TO HAPPEN BEFORE. THE HOT WATER MADE THAT GO AWAY BUT UNTIL I GET HOME AND USE THE LAUNDRY DETERGENT - I AM JUST NOT SATISFIED WITH THE PEN. THANKS.

Last summer on the day of my daughter's wedding I went to slip on my beautiful mother of the bride dress to discover "mystery" stains down the front of the dress, starting at the neckline, down to the waist. Just before being ready to burst into tears I grabbed the tide to go pen from the "emergency kit" and figured what the heck do I have to lose and starting dabbing, while silently freaking out. Now with big wet spots down the front of my tissue taffeta dress I really wanted to cry, but waited a bit and saw that they were starting to dry-and the stains disappeared before my eyes. Thank God! I dashed into my daughter's room to admire her and everyone wondered where I had been. When I told them my horror story no one could believe it. We are all now converts and always carry a tide to go pen in our purses--we never leave home without one! Again, thank you for saving the day-I can't imagine what I would have done if it hadn't worked!!!

This product has worked well three times that I used it previously on students' dress shirts here at the school where I work. It took out grape jelly stains, Coke, and some other random item. However, I spilled tea on my white cotton sweater and treated it heavily with the Tide to Go stain remover about 30 minutes after the stain happened, but it did not remove the stain. On the back packaging of the Tide to Go container it lists tea and coffee as some of the stains that it will remove. Well, for me, for that sweater, it did not work at all. So I am just so-so about the success of this product.

I am an actor who was booked for a commercial today. I arrived at the location with a collection of wardrobe to show the director. He selected the light blue shirt and said the others wouldn't do. While taking it out of my garment bag, I skinned my finger and a dime-sized bloodstain landed on the collar. It was then I realized I bought a Tide to Go pen a long time ago (on impulse) and had it in my shoulder bag. Believe me, it took the stain out in about 1 minute. WHEW!

I was at work eatting my breakfast, and wasted hot sauce on my white collar shirt. I was so upset because it was so early in the day and I would have to walk around with my breakfast on my shirt all day long. Next thing I know, my co-worker whips out her Tide to Go stick and within 5 minutes the stain was gone and my shirt was dried. Nothing but rave reviews for Tide!

I found chocolate stains on my wedding dress in the closet, from eight years ago. I put some tide to go on the stain, just for the heck of it, to see if it would remove the stains. The stains are gone! This product is awesome! I have been telling EVERYONE!

I thought this would be a good idea, but using this product means to create an even worse stain on everything it touches. you get rid of the original stain and end up having an even bigger yellow stain.

I just finished lunch only to find I had spilled burrito sauce down the front of my beige slacks. Now what? I pulled out my Tide to Go, which although I had it in my purse, I had never used before. A few dabs - a few rubs and the stain was completely gone. I couldn't believe it. I have been a Tide user for decades but never thought I would find something like this. It's great!!!!

My daughter got married in August of 2009. While the wedding party was outside shooting pictures the photographer noticed that the front of my daughters white wedding gown had little specks of yellow all over it. We finally figured out that it was pollen from the flowers. Needless to say my daughter was horrified and near tears. We tried, very carefully, all of the usual home remedy fixes by putting pollen on the back of her hem just in case we made anything worse. Nothing worked and we were running out of time. Fortunately at the last minute I remembered that I had a Tide to Go stick in my car. It worked perfectly and although it may sound silly, literally saved the day. By the time we got to the ceremony there was not a spot left. This is now a standard part of the wedding day story to everyone!

This product is great! I had a couch delivered the other day, after the delivery people left I noticed a black grease stain on the one arm. I know it says that this product works best on machiene washable material and does not work well on grease, but it took it all off!!! You can't even tell where the grease stain was! I just blotted it with a damp papertowl after the stain was cleaned and my new microfiber sofa actually looks new again!

I recently bought an AMAZING off white jacket. It's so beautiful and soft, and I never owned anything pure white before (because of fear of stains) but I simply had to have this jacket. Wouldn't you know it, though, it encountered a stain. I was studying for a test, juggling pens and highlighters, and my blue pen brushed against my jacket, leaving ink. I grabbed my tide to go pen, and after several minutes of carefully scrubbing, the stain was gone. Thank you tide to go, for letting me wear white without (too many) worries! :)

My husband went out to the garage to load up our gear right before a trip. He came back in, wearing his tan colored pants, exclaiming that he got all dirty rubbing up against the car. He showed me, I opened up the tide to go package which I have had hanging on a bathroom wall since I saw those funny commercials that were taken off (we must laugh at ourselves, even during serious times and situations, it helps the creative energy flow so that we come up with super solutions...that's what Americans do!) the air and we tried it, it worked to take off the greasy spots, even after my husband rubbed it in with the by then dried out tip (it had been over a year up there on the wall!) and my eyes couldn't believe what they saw. So fast, so complete, and after all the rubbing it in! AMAZING MIRACLE PRODUCT! Thank you so much.

It is so rare to find a product that actually works as advertised. 6:15am, my husband is taking me to the train station for my daily commute to NYC. We were out of coffee at home so I mentioned I would just get coffee at the train station. My husband said "are you nuts? You're wearing white pants. You know how much of a klutz you are". I don't know if he jinxed me or I was just especially nervous, but I spilled coffee all down the left quad area of my new white pants. When I asked for extra napkins the gal at the counter gave me a Tide to Go pen. On my train ride to work, I worked diligently on the stain and was amazed that it had come out! It took a lot of work, after all it was nearly a half a cup of coffee. I got to work and was telling all my coworkers... "Look at my pants! I spilled coffee all over myself this morning. This Tide to Go pen really works!" That day at lunch I went to the drug store and bought two of them to keep with me at all times. I have since "testified" to the effectiveness of this product. Thanks Tide to Go! You're in all my bags now!

I CANNOT BELEIVE IT ACTUALLY WORKED! I WAS SUPERVISING MY WORKERS WHILE THEY WERE USING LIQUID NAILS, AND I BUMPED INTO THE CAULK GUN & GOT GLUE ON MY DRESS PANTS. I ASSUMED THEY WERE RUINED, & WENT TO MY OFFICE & STARTED TO WORK & THOUGHT I'LL TRY MY TIDE STICK. LIQUID NAILS IS A PETROLIUM BASED PRODUCT, SO I NEVER EXPECTED IT TO COME OUT, BUT IT COMPLETELY DISSAPPEARED! THANKS TIDE!

The bride just entered the reception hall when a child turned around from the chocolate fountain with a chocolate covered strawberry and you guessed it, dripped the chocolate all down the front of the bride's dress. The mother of the bride panicked and started to use cold water only to smear the chocolate and make it worse. I then went to my camera case and pulled out my Tide to Go pen as I NEVER GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT IT, and started dabbing at the chocolate on the dress. A short while later there was no sign of the chocolate and a relieved bride and a very thankful mother. I carry my Tide to Go pen in my purse, my camera case and have one in my desk drawer because you never know when you will need one. My friends say I am a walking commercial for Tide to Go!

Thank God for Tide to go!!! On Oct 24th, my WEDDING DAY! I was all dressed and ready to go in my wedding dress, and decided I needed to put on some waterproof mascara. Well when I went to put the wand back, it hit the top of the tube and SPRAYED ALL OVER the top of my wedding dress! 4 of my bridesmaids got the Tide to go pens out that my Mom had brought, and that one of my bridesmaids had in her purse, and proceeded to get every spot out of my beautiful gown! Tide to go saved my wedding day!!!!!!!!

I've been using the Tide stick for a few years now. For most stains, it really does do a terrific job. lots of time even getting pen out of shirts! BUT..... beware of using it on a white shirt, then going out into the sun. IT WILL TURN YELLOW FOREVER! i've ruined many a shirt with this little stick, not knowing that the sun was the cause of the yellowing after using it (i just now read their disclaimer about wiping the area with a damp cloth.) my suggestion....just dont go in the sun if you're wearing a white shirt and use the stick. otherwise, its a pretty good tool if you're prone to drips and anything else that can get on your clothes!

The Tide Pen saved my white combo cover! Everyone in the Navy should carry one of these every time they were Whites!

I too happened to spill a large glass of wine down the front of my wedding dress, March 4, 2006. My new sister-in-law pulled out a Tide and pen and got it all out. I looked at the dress in the closet just the other day and it's never been cleaned and it still looks brand new. I love my Tide pen and reccommend them to all brides!

I spilled red wine down the front of my wedding dress at the beginning of my wedding reception. I thought the night was ruined, until one of my bridesmaids pulled out the Tide to go and saved the day. Literally all of the red wine came out of my white dress! I recommend that all brides (or everyone) carry this product with them.

I've used these pens for a couple of years now, but it really proved itself last night. We were at a cocktail party and my fiance spilled *red wine* on my black and white dress. I used Tide-to-go and it's completely clean! Amazing!

I used the tide to go stick twice. On the third attempt I pressed the tip to get the "liquid" and when I released it and started to spread over the stain THE TIP BROKE OFF, now the pen is useless

I don't know if any of you have ever seen a Sailor in his Whites but they are stain magnets. This product has been very helpful. Thanks! Do they come in larger sizes? Like Tide To Go for the white wearing professionals?

Twice now I have used the pen on a white T-shirt and have ended up with a yellow stain. The lastest stain is on a brand new T-shirt!!!! No matter what I do I can't get it out. Save your money.

I am a student of TaeKwondo, and for 6 years I have stared at a large blood stain on the bottom of the Korean flag that I have to bow to as I enter and exit the dojang. For the last 3yrs I have been toying with the ideal of trying to get rid of the stain but I did not know how with it being so old and I did not want to make it worse. I decided to use a tide stick,. The first time around it made the stain spread but it actually thinned the stain out. I waited for it to dry and on day two, I was able to remove all the blood. The stain is completely gone and the flag looks great. Just a additional hint, wiping the the spot with a paper towel soaked in cold water helps soak up any remaning remnants of the stain and leaves it to dry clear.Thanks Tide.

I,m a travelling salesman which means I eat alot in my vehicule and I have to admit that the product does work sometimes but not nearly enough as far as I,m concerned. Sometimes like today it cannot even take away the stains from canteloupe drippings on a beige shirt. Very frustrating after spending that type of money. Charlie

I am a college student and love Tide to Go. Its so helpful when I'm on and spill something my clothes or my friend's spill something on them. I recenty used it on my down comfortable and in seconds the stain was gone!!! I was so amazed. I love this pen and think anyone and everyone should have this with them at all times.

Your tide to go stick does work on most things. I have the problem of the tip breaking off & not being able to use the rest of the product. Please make it so it doesn't break off so easily.

I really like the Tide to go pen, but I can't keep it in my purse as I would like because the top comes off and it leaks all over my purse and dries out. That said it works supremely well on coffee drips, so I keep it in my desk, as I am always dripping coffee on myself. I works fairly well on many other laundry mishaps, but not perfecly on some. It also works really well on, of all things, tile grout. One tide pen is enough to clean all the grout in my bathroom one time.

I've used the pen several times with mixed results. There's never any guarantee a stain will be removed, and sometimes the pen leaves its own stain after use. Also, the pen smells terrible. I am sitting here right now having to deal with this awful smell for the rest of my work day and the pen didn't even get the stain out of my shirt. I can't believe it won't remove salad dressing, which seems like a pretty common type of stain.

I love the tide to go sticks, I just have one suggestion. If you could make the product with a screw on cap it would be wonderful. The cap frequently falls off in my purse and leaks out.

While exploring Taiwan with my daughters, we stayed at a B & B on the Penghu Islands. I was horrified one evening when I spilled red wine on the pure white comforter on my bed, I was embarrassed and dreaded the thought of the lovely innkeepers seeing what I had done. Then I remembered the Tide Pen! It took out every bit of red wine!! I keep one with me now at all times!

Last summer I was at a family reunion. Just prior to the photographer taking a group picture I was standing next to my neice in the beverage tent while she was making a drink with vodka and grape soda. Suddenly there was a large gust of wind which knocked over the grape soda. It splattered all over my white shirt, white sneakers and beige slacks. I went into the house to see if they had a Clorox bleach stick, but they did not. The only thing available was a Tide To Go stick. I figured I would try it and was AMAZED that the spots disappeared as soon as I squeezed the liquid on. The photographer took the picture about a half hour later and you would never have guessed there had been a problem! Now I always keep a tube of this in my laundry room and I am taking one along with me on my next vacation!!

I used the Tide to Go on a pea sized coffee stain on my white cotton shirt that was brand new. I washed it and found a 25 cent sized stain from the Tide to Go. I could have just used some detergent or regular soap to pre-treat the stain and I would have been able to save the shirt.............now it's going to the rag bin..........what a waste of money the Tide to Go was.

I'm a real estate agent, so I keep Tide To Go in my desk at work. I just got a new pair of white capris, and while sending a fax at the office, I got toner on my capris! I tried cold water and hand soap, but it didn't even fade the toner. I got out the Tide To Go stick, and it came out immediately!! I was telling the other agents in my office about it, and they all joked that I need to write an e-mail to Tide and thank them, but I really did!!

Today I dropped a strawberry on the front of my white shirt. We were having visitors at work for an important business meeting. I used the TideTo Go pen, and THE RED SPOTS DISAPPEARED!! Thanks.

I spilled that gradual tan lotion on my bedspread (which is white with a bright green pattern) and THOUGHT i got it all out, but of course four days later i realized there was a dark brown spot right where i had spilled it!! It had gradually become darker over the last few days. At this point it was completely dry and I had no idea how i was going to get it out. I don't know if you have ever used a self tanner--but this stuff is extremely hard to get out of anything. Especially once it's dry, it is literally like dye. My bedspread is almost brand new and I did not want to lug it to the dry cleaners when I was pretty sure they wouldn't even be able to remove the stain. I decided I would try my handy tide pen, since i use it on practically everything else. After just ONE application, I came back ten minutes later and it was already faded. I did 2 more rounds of Tide Pen, letting it sit for ten minutes,and blotting it with a wet wash cloth and the stain came completely out. The white fabric is white again and the bright green is still bright green. Granted, this wasn't instantly like it usually is when I spill something and blot it with my favorite pen, but I am simply amazed that the stain came out! This pen has yet to fail me in any situation, on the go or at home.

This product works ok but smells so bad! It smells like vomit...even after the spot is dry hours later. Makes me so sick! It works to get the stain out but leaves an off color spot where the stain used to be.

I cannot say enough about this product. It saved a great deal of mine and my children's clothes from the dump including my favorite pair of jogging pants that were covered in a blood stain that I could not get out with any other product. They were ready to be thrown out when I decided to try Tide to go. I was absolutely amazed. It simply vanished. I treated the stain and left them for about a day to "cure" and subsequently washed them. When they came out of the dryer they looked like new. Thank you so much Tide to Go! Not to mention my daughter's pretty tops that were covered in little food stains all over the place. All gone and looking like new. I wish there would be a larger size to keep in the laundry room for larger stains, but I also love the Tide to go size, it fits in my purse and I carry it with me everywhere.

after using the tide pen and then washing my clothes, there was a stain left on the clothing from where the pen was used. It may have taken the stain out while it was being used but left dark spots on the clothes after being washed.

I bought a tide to go and thought I would try it. It worked really well the first three times I used it. However, on the fourth time the tip broke off making the pen completely useless. Not worth the money for only three uses unless you really need it.

My daugher was a big fan of your tide to go until she used it on her favorite shirt to remove a stain and it left an ugly yellowed mark in its place. This is the second person I now know of who has had this happen. Be warned you may get the stain out but ruin your clothes in the process. Think twice before buying this product

Hubby, does the laundry in our household and loves the mini's! We all have one and spot check as needed. Makes a dent in the laundry and in the clothes bill.

This product works great on removing stains. This product also has the worst smell. Its a trade - either live with the stain or live with the odor. Surely the people at Tide could fix the problem if they wanted to.

I can't seem to figure out what this product works best for. I thought it would work for any type of organic stains but I have had issues with tomato sauce and other stains. It is convenient and I guess I can use it to at least make an attempt to get a stain out, but slightly disappointed.

I absolutely love my tide pen. I always make sure i have a loaded pen in my purse- you never know when you will need it. But if you dont have it you'll be wishing you did..always. It has never hurt any of my clothes- only helped! Would recommend to anyone for any accident. it wouldnt let me give the product a 5

I was sent one of these sticks by my mother, who lives in America. (I live in England) While wearing a white skirt, a waiter dropped fresh pomegranate seeds on me, staining my skirt. While he ran frantically to get his boss, I took out the stick and used it. By the time the manager came over, the stain was gone! I love this product, but cannot get it in England. Please start marketing it to Tesco's, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's and Waitrose, so that I don't have to lend mine out anymore. Thanks!

I really don't have a quesion but rather a suggestion. I love your product because it is easy to use and efficient. I've recently stopped buying it because over a period of time the liquid inside smells like vomit. Then, I smell like vomit for the rest of the day after having tried to remove the spot. I encourage you to find a way to change that vomit smell

I bought the Tide to Go Pen not expecting much. I've tried Shout and Oxy-Clean and they all get out the easy stains and fail on the tough ones. My challenge was a white fabric shower curtain with three big stains--of permanent hair coloring. Washing, bleaching...nothing got the stains out. I tried the Tide Pen and lo and behold...the stain disappeared. Instantly. Gone. Just Like That. My only problem is, my daughter immediately took the pen and now I can't find it in my neighborhood supermarket. But I'll drive anywhere, anytime to get another one. This works better than other stain remover. I tried it on a pet stain on a pale green carpet and the results were instand and immediate.

I swear by the Tide stick, however, the cap always comes off in my purse. I can't be alone with this issue. As with most women, I am frantically digging around in my purse for keys, wallet, loose change. If this item had a screw on cap versus one that snaps on, I feel it would not come open in the bottom of my purse -- at least not as often. The product is great and works very well. It has saved me many times, unless it is all dried out because of being open in the bottom of my purse!

I found this unbelievable dress at Goodwill for $3, and I was so excited...until I noticed the stain right on the front. I decided to buy it anyway and try my luck with the Tide Pen. It took out the stain completely without damaging the dress (which was marked "dry clean only"). I was so stoked that I made up my mind to write a review on this website, and I'm buying a bunch of them to take with me everywhere I go. Thanks, Tide!

Could you tell me how to get rid of the yellow stain from the Tide Pen. The pen removed the original cherry stain but left a yellow mark which makes it impossible to wear this new, expensive shirt any more. The shirt has been worn once.

I spilled chocolate from a chocolate fountain on the champagne-colored vest of my rented tux and was very stressed about it. Luckily, the bartender had a Tide to Go pen and let me use it. The chocolate vanished and disappeared totally. You can't even tell where it was! Kudos to you Tide...you saved me a lot of money!

OMG i had never even thought about using this product until i was in a morning meeting and a very juicy blackberry sprayed all over my beautiful light pink skirt. I was mortified and thought it was ruined. I know how hard those stains are to get rid of and i just LOVED that skirt. I asked a friend at work if they had a tide pen not expecting much out of it.. I used it for a few minutes and then went to the bathroom to rub some more. I let it dry and when i look down at my skirt a few minutes later.. i can't even find the place where the stains were!! It was like magic! needless to say i am going to buy one as soon as i go home tonight! this just SAVED my day! THANK YOU TIDE!!

Took out tiny stain,only to turn into large yellow spot in sunlight !that now I can't wash out. 100% cotton shirt worn twice.

I have been using my Tide pen regularly lately and it works beautifully each time. Today, however, while having my house packed up for a move, one of the packers turned my printer sideways and leaked ink onto our beige carpet. Although I discovered the spot within minutes of it happening, my efforts with blotting, carpet cleaners and even the steam cleaner were not getting the stain. My husband suggested using my Tide pen. I did and the stain is gone!!!!!!!!!!! I love these things!!

When we purchased white upholstery furniture, I made sure I bought the "best" stain remover - the most expensive on the shelf in the fancy furniture store. It turned out, after many spills, that the ONLY stain remover that actually works is the Tide To-Go pen. It's so effective that I buy them in bulk, keep one handy on the coffee table, and a mini pen in each of my purses. I highly recommend this stain remover - I have tried every other brand of stain removers (spays, wipes etc.) and this is the only one that will get out any and every stain (even old stains!!)

While I have used Tide To Go with success in the past, Tide To Go ruined a brand new 55%/45% Cotton/Polyester Dress Shirt I had on for a business conference where I was a speaker. A young lady accidentally got some of her Ketchup from the side of her plate on my shirt while walking away from the food table. It was a minor stain, but nonetheless a stain. I ran up to my room to get my Tide To Go; (Tide Stick) as I call it, took the shirt off, laid it on the bathroom vanity and used the stick on (3) small spots of ketchup. I dabbed the pen on all spots and rubbed back and forth a few times. The spots seemed to blend together and made a bigger stain. Actually looks as if it discolored the shirt. Ended up wearing it anyway and many people were sure to point out that I had something on the back of my shirt. I sent it out to have it laundered and it still has the discoloration or spot. This was a brand new logo shirt only costing $40, but its the point and inconvenience that has me to the point where I will never trust the product again!

I love my Tide Pen! I have one in my purse, car and at work. It does take out stains and doesn't create a mess. However, the lids don't fasten tight. The lid falls off and then the pen dries out. Please fix this design flaw and your product would be perfect!

This is a day I will remember always, especially with a little help from my Tide to Go pen! I was changing purses for my grandson's graduation from Mt. St. Joe Catholic High School in Baltimore, MD and decided to include my Tide to Go just in case my son, not grandson, got something on his dress shirt. The graduates wore white/black tuxedoes and my grandson had a grease mark on his white jacket. The pen saved the day as other grads approached asking for help with their splotches prior to marching into the Cathedral. While sitting in his row awaiting his turn to be called for his diploma, other young men in his row were passing the Tide to Go back and forth working on their white jackets because my grandson had put it in his pocket. All of the young men were grateful for Grandma's Tide to Go pen yesterday. I never go anywhere without one and I'm certainly glad I, and my pen, were there to help them out on a day that will be in their hearts forever. Thank you Tide . . . . P.S. I use only Tide products and love Tide Total Care.

This a personal expirence that i will remember forever! During lunch i was eating blackberries (as you migh know thier a bit messy). I was wearing my expensive crisp white JUICY shirt that i absolutely adore. As i devoured my blackberries i was shocked to find a wine colored dribble going straight down my shirt. As my next class statted, i was so embarrased that i cover my shirt with the books i was carrying. Finally i couldnt stand it any longer so i asked my teacher if she had a TIDE TO GO PEN, she replied by saying no, however she reffered me to the nurses office. As i walked in the nurses offices, filled with a few sick teenagers, she arose in shock "Oh man, what a stain" she explaimed! I asked her if she had a TIDE TO GO PEN, she said she had see one in someones desk, so being the doll that she is she started calling the ladies in the office to find one. and AH HA one was found! The nurse rushed me to the office lady and she pulled out her TIDE TO GO PEN. Kids from the councling office crowded around me to see if this product actually works. SO i started rubbing the pen on my shirt, then the ladies in the office tooks turns. As a few minutes passed by,i stood up with glee and everyone was cheered " OH MY GOSH"! THE TIDE TO GO PEN worked wonders, it saved my expensive shirt and for that i would like to thank TIDE for all you do! thank you soo much for letting me share my story KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! ~toodles :)

I bought a pair of white pants to travel to Egypt with. After a bottle of Egyptian wine, some of it landed on my pure white pants. I remembered I had tide to go in my hand luggage and applied it to see. It was magic, as I wore the stain free white pants for the rest of the day, no one noticed that I was drinking red wine earlier that day. I love Tide to Go. If you ever want before and after pictures, let me know! Cheers!

My family and I each carry a Tide To Go Pen. The actualy product works very well, however the caps do not stay on the pens. The caps fall off in my purse and the pen dries out. The pens are to expensive to use only once or twice and when you need it the third or fourth time, it has dried out. I'm sure there is a better cap design to prevent this.

I had my doubts, but it worked on coffee. During my commute to work I discovered my coffee cup's lid was not screwed down correctly. Coffee had dribbled all the way down my top and I had a long day ahead of me. Fortunately, I had placed the Tide-to-Go in my purse. I had to work at it. I needed to repeat the process several times and blot with a tissue, but eventually the stain faded away. It saved my day!

I used the Tide to Go pen as directed on a new white blouse that I was wearing for the first time. It ended up staining my blouse worse than the small amount of coffee that I spilled! I am usually very loyal to Tide products, but am now seeking an alternative.

I have been using Tide for years, my parents used and now I do. I love their laundry detergent and the way it leaves your clothes smelling so good, the Tide to go pen; not so much. I used this pen on a pair of dark shorts after getting a drop of toothpaste on it. I wiped the extra toothpaste off and then applied the Tide pen, just like the directions said, to make sure that a stain wouldn’t appear. The Tide Pen bleached my shorts. I just bought the shorts last week and today was the first day I was planning on wearing them. Thanks Tide to Go Pen!!

No joke, tide pen is one of my favorite things. It's like no matter what I spill on it, it always seems to remove it almost instantly!! I carry it everywhere I go! There is no better on-the-go stain removal product. TIDE TO GO ROCKS!!

When i used it the 1st time it took the stains out and i was im pressed. When i got home i went in the laundry basket and took out 4 more white T-shirts and used the Tide pen on them also.. The next day when i went to do laundry, I was like what the heck!, all 5 Shirts had big yellow staints on them, so i went ahead and washed them, but the stains fron the pen remain. You can bet on it i will be contacting them on the phone..

We visited my son at The Citadel on Parents WE and they were in there dress uniforms with white pants. He was working with the cannons and we noticed where he had cut himself and blood was on his white pants. He did not have time to change and so his mom brought out a tide to go pin and within one appliaction the blood stain was gone saving the day. He was so pleased and keeps one close by at all times now and also recommends to the other guys. Happy in Charleston

I dropped some of my lunch on my white shirt at work. I used the tide to go stick to remove the stain. It took the stain away, but after it dried, it left a nasty yellow stain in it's place. I have tried to wash the shirt, but the yellow stain is still there.

I just recommended to someone a minute ago. I love this but want it in a spray version and a big scratcher with it. The only complaint is that its too small and I use them up too fast. I love this product so much that I would do a commercial for it! It rocks the house! Its removed blood, blueberry jam on white pants.. Make a big spray of this stuff and I am a lifer (customer). Anne

I have a Brooks Brothers Dress shirt that I spilled some salsa on. I used Tide to Go the stain is gone but I have circles where the Tide to Go was applied. Tide to Go has discolored my shirt and in natural light is clearly visible. I would not use this product on anything important. I read about the wedding dress I guess they got lucky!

This is a superb product! Wish I had had it years ago when my kids were small. Would have saved a lot of clothes. I give them as gifts to my friends and family. They love having them too and I have won over a bunch of new customers for you as a result. The only problem I have with the "pen" is the cap. It always comes off in my purse and dries out the tip which means some of the remover gets wasted. Any ideas? Perhaps a screw-on cap?

I love this thing!! I got mud on my lace wedding dress while I was taking bridal pics and the Tide to go got it out immediately. I had to be very careful because the lace was so delicate and the solution in the stick worked with just light touch. I carry one of these in my purse at ALL times.

I ABSOLUTELY love the Tide to Go pen!!! I kid you not, people are always asking me if I'm secretly doing commercials for Tide. I first discovered Tide to Go when I was at a Halloween party. I had a white baseball jersey on and of course I dripped meatballs with marinara sauce right down the front within moments of arriving! One of my fellow coworkers let me use hers and voila! the stain was gone!! Needless to say that was the beginning of a beautiful relationship. Now I carry them with me everywhere I go and give them as gifts! The Tide to Go pen has saved me time and time again!!!

Recently, while I was getting ready to make a presentation to a group of dental professionals, I spilled coffee on my white shirt. While I was excusing myself to go get my jacket from the car to cover the stain, a dental assistant asked me to try the Tide to Go she had in her purse. Within seconds the stain was gone. I couldn't believe it. Now I have one in my car and one in my briefcase for such emergencies.

Well after seeing advertisements and commercials for Tide to Go I've decided on getting myself a marker. I'll advise DON'T! It's supposed to work for anything but it doesn't work well with markers or ink. My favorite SRH Spade hat was recently written on in black marker. So i thought the Tide Stick would work on getting it out. I was wrong. I'll keep using the Tide marker to see if it works on any other stains. But it is a real letdown that this product doesn't nearly get the job done.

I love this product. I carry one in my bag and keep one in my car at all times. Works everytime! I do have one request. Can the pen be made with a screw on cap because when in travels in a purse, the cap does come off. Keep up the good work!!!

Half an hour ago, I dropped a red permanent marker on my light khaki cords. It left two long streaks down the front of my pants. I panicked becuase I'm at work and don't want to walk around in front of clients with red marker stains on my pants. I immediately pulled out my Tide to Go Pen and started soaking the stains. After adding a little water and detergent, my pants look brand new. I am in shock, I just knew that there was no way it would ever come out. Thanks Tide to Go for saving my day!

A: Tide to Go is a portable, stain removing pen from Tide that instantly removes many fresh food and drink stains.

A: No. Tide to Go is designed specifically for removing fresh food and drink stains. Stains that Tide to Go works best on include ketchup, BBQ sauce, grape juice, tomato juice, coffee, soda, chocolate syrup, tea, and wine. Tide to Go does not perform as well on non-food and drink stains, including ink, grease, blood, and grass stains.

A: For tough, thick stains like BBQ sauce and chocolate, we recommend that consumers wipe off any stain excess before applying Tide to Go. Tide to Go does not perform as well on non-food and drink stains including ink, grease, blood, and grass stains. These types of stains need to be pretreated and laundered.

A: Tide to Go was designed specifically for food and drink stains because our consumer research indicates that fresh food and drink stains account for 72% of stains that occur on the go. We are meeting a very specific consumer need with Tide to Go.

A: If used properly, Tide to Go stain pen performs very well on coffee stains. It is important to adhere to the instructions. We also encourage consumers to reapply Tide to Go as necessary with certain stains. However, no product can promise to remove every stain under every condition, so we want to make sure consumers fully understand Tide to Go instructions and how to use it best.

A: Tide to Go stain remover pen was designed specifically for consumers on the go. It is easy to handle and small enough to fit into briefcases, purses, desk drawers, car glove compartments, etc.

A: Tide to Go is safe for all colorfast washable and dry cleanable fabrics. If you’re unsure about the fabric, we suggest testing an inside seam for colorfastness. Wash the garment according to the care tag instructions.

A: With an advantage over single-use wipes, Tide to Go has multiple uses — approximately 10-20 applications.

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Effective on most stains

Easy to take on the go 

No messes or spills

Inexpensive

Works best on fresh, smaller sized stains

Not as effective on larger, ground-in stains

Unpleasant smell

The Tide To Go Pen is a portable and effective way to combat stains while you are out.

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Editor's Note (September 2023): This product review was originally written and published in 2021. To make sure we are still recommending the best products for your needs, we recently reviewed this story to make sure it is still accurate and that we stand by what we wrote. In addition to this original hands-on review, we also had the opportunity to test this product in The Lab. Thanks to its at-home and lab performance, it is still a top choice in The Best Laundry Stain Removers despite newer models and options being available on the market.

There isn’t a miracle formula on the market that treats every type of stain, but some laundry stain removers come close. While most of these products are intended for in-home use, the Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Pen is designed with portability in mind .

This pen features a microfiber tip that releases a powerful cleaning solution . After applying the solution, you rub the tip across the stain like an eraser to lift and absorb stains. It can be used on washable whites, colors, and most fabrics. I put the Tide To Go pen to the test, applying it to a variety of fresh stains while I was out of the house. Read on to see how well it performed.

For my first test, I used the Tide To Go pen on a white T-shirt that seemed stained beyond repair. While eating Chinese food, I managed to spill both sriracha and soy sauce on the front of it. Following the instructions, I pressed the tip of the pen directly onto the stain. Each time the tip is pressed down, a small amount of cleaning solution is released.

The Tide To Go Pen didn’t work on all stains, but it was effective enough for some that I recommend it.

Once the stain was well-saturated, I used the pen's tip to rub the liquid across the affected areas. I let the shirt sit for a few hours before machine washing it on a normal cycle in warm water. (Hot water can further boost a stain solution’s power, but I chose warm water to prevent shrinkage.) After a run through the wash, the soy sauce was completely gone. The sriracha stain was still prominent, but it had faded a bit.

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.

I’ve used many stain removers and know there isn’t one miracle product on the market that will remove all types of stains from every fabric type. The Tide To Go Pen didn’t work on all stains, but it was effective enough for some that I recommend it. Even the stains that weren’t eliminated entirely still improved considerably. Since this pen has a small and narrow point, it is best for spot treatments rather than larger, ground-in stains.

Is the Tide to Go Pen easy to use? 

This pen is comfortable to handle and simple to use. Press down the tip to release the cleaning solution and rub it across the stained area as you would an eraser. The pen’s smart design eliminates the possibility of a mess. None of the cleaning solution gets on my hands, which had been a problem I had encountered with gel formulas.

Is it safe to use on all types of fabrics? 

Since Tide To Go doesn’t contain bleach, it is safe to use on white and colored clothing. The manufacturer says the pen is safe to use on most fabrics, even some dry clean only items. If you’re unsure about using it on certain fabrics, test it on an inseam for colorfastness.

How is the scent?

Once the Tide to Go cleaning solution is applied, it has a faint chemical scent. Even when the pen's liquid was applied to the clothes I was wearing, the smell wasn’t overly strong or bothersome.

Is the Tide to Go Pen worth buying? 

Affordably priced at $7 for a set of three pens, Tide To Go gives you plenty of stain-fighting power for your money. The portable, slim pen-like container is this product's biggest selling point. The pens are small enough to fit in my purse, pocket, or desk drawer. I have an added peace of mind knowing that I can treat spills or stains on my clothing when I’m not home.

Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Pen vs. the Competition 

If you’re looking for a product that you can use at home to tackle larger stains, OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Powder is a solid choice. It retails between $7 and $13, depending on the size you choose. Our tester says it’s very effective on grass, tomato sauce, mustard, and butter stains (even more so if you pre-soak your items for at least four hours). Since this stain remover is in powder form, it’s safe to use on other surfaces like carpets, upholstery, and tile.

The Laundress Stain Solution is another product that works well on an array of common household stains. This liquid solution is intended for in-home use and should be applied to a stain before laundering as normal. (Pre-soaking is recommended for tougher stains.) I found the Laundress to be just as effective as the Tide To Go Pen at eliminating culprits like oil, tomato juice, and ketchup. This formula is on the pricey side—$18 for a bottle—but it goes a long way.

A saving grace when you’re on the go. 

You can’t beat the portable convenience of the Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Pen. I love having the option to treat a fresh stain when I’m not at home. This pen is effective at removing some stains, but don’t expect it to work on everything.

We purchased the Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Pen so our writer could put it to the test.

• Product Name To Go Instant Stain Remover
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• Price $6.97
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The 6 Best Stain Removers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

These products will help you banish every pesky stain, including oils and red wine.

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Our Favorite Stain Remover

Our stain remover tests, factors to consider.

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Food & Wine / Kevin Liang

In our opinion, if you’re living fully and joyfully, stains are inevitable. Whether it’s a splash of red wine on a blouse from a delicious dinner, a smear of grass on the knee of your jeans from a sunny picnic, or a drop of olive oil on a comfy T-shirt from cooking a favorite meal — stains happen. And while you likely have cleaning sprays , steam mops , and other kitchen cleaning tools at the ready for handling spills and other cooking mishaps, we want you to be equally prepared to combat stains on your clothes. 

That’s why we tested out over 20 of the best stain removers on the market to see how they fared against some of the trickiest stains to remove, including dropping red wine, chocolate, and olive oil on clothing. The overall winner proved effective against every test we threw at it. Read on for the best stain removers for every situation — so you never have to say goodbye to a stained garment again.

Best Overall

Method stain remover.

It was the only product that worked on every single stain we tested, and the built-in brush made application easy.

It’s a small bottle, so you may need to refill sooner rather than later.

If you’re only looking to add one stain remover to your laundry room, make it this one from Method. Almost all the fresh and set-in stains — including grass, chocolate syrup, and olive oil — were completely removed, while the wine stains were markedly improved after one application. Meanwhile, this stain remover made impressive work of a makeup stain, which proved to be the trickiest for all the products we tested — only this product and one other seemed to make any progress at all.

To use, you squirt the gel onto the stain and use the brush to work it in; we noted how the bristles picked up any remnants of fresh stains and also worked the product into the stain. We were wary with the level of suds that developed from the application process that there would be some product or stain transfer in the wash cycle, but it all washed away cleanly. With its brush head, this is also a great option for larger stains. 

Type: Gel | Size: 6 ounces | Wait Time: 5 minutes

Best for Oil and Grease Stains

Shout advanced grease busting foam.

The spray can makes for easy, even application of a product that lives up to its name.

This product didn’t work on wine stains, and the garment needs to go straight into the wash.

We loved how this Shout stain remover comes out of the can in an even, thick spray that makes it easy to coat the entirety of the stain. And for around $4 per can, we think this is an ultimate steal. As far as stains go, it made quick work of the fresh and set-in olive oil spots, as well as the grass, marker, and chocolate syrup. We didn’t find any harsh scent, and overall, the application process was simple and straightforward.

Unfortunately, this stain remover did not work well on the wine stains, so we suggest you look elsewhere the next time you spill your glass of red. And make sure you only apply this stain remover right before running the washing machine; if you let the foam dry on the garment, it may leave a stain of its own.

Type: Liquid/foam | Size: 18 ounces | Wait Time: 1-5 minutes

Best for Red Wine Stains

Oxiclean versatile stain remover powder.

Difficult red wine stains are no match for this powder stain remover.

This is not for spot treating, as you need to soak your clothes.

The dreaded red wine stain can oftentimes be the end of life for articles of clothing, but this OxiClean Remover Powder lived up to the hype surrounding the brand name. It completely removed fresh and set-in stains — especially the formidable red wine. 

In our tests, we mixed the powder with water in a spray bottle and spritzed it directly onto the stains. While this proved to be an effective application method, the mixing was a rather messy process. So if you plan to treat tricky stains at home, we recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions to mix the powder into water in a basin and let your garment soak for a few hours before you wash it. This, of course, prolongs the entire wash time cycle, but we think it’s worth it for those tough stains. However, while it lifted other spots caused by olive oil, chocolate syrup, and grass, it didn’t do anything for the makeup foundation we rubbed into the t-shirt. 

Type: Powder | Size: 3 pounds | Wait Time: 1-6 hours

Best for Carpet

Emergency stain rescue chateau spill red wine stain remover.

This effective product was designed for use on all surfaces, not just clothes.

The spritz-style bottle means you may be squirting to cover a large stain for a while.

Go worry-free at your next dinner party or family gathering with this hand spray bottle from Chateau. Despite its name, this stain remover was fully or partially effective against all the stains we treated, not just red wine. What’s more, because of its non-toxic, biodegradable formulation, it is safe to use on surfaces like carpets and furniture that often come into contact with pets and children. 

The small bottle makes it great for keeping at home or for stashing in your bag when you’re on the go, though we did note that many squirts of the spritz-style bottle were needed to cover all the stains. That said, we were impressed with its ability to lift deep stains quickly, so we think it’s worth the few extra pumps to get your carpet back to spot-free.

Type: Liquid/spray | Size: 4 ounces | Wait Time: N/A

Best for Old Stains

Grandma’s secret spot remover laundry spray.

Surprisingly, this worked better on set-in stains than on fresh ones.

It’s pricier than others, though the bottle is quite large, and it didn’t remove red wine.

Until we met Grandma’s Secret stain remover, we hadn’t seen a product that worked better on old, set-in stains than fresh ones. Besides red wine, for which this product didn’t really work, it removed all the set-in stains and significantly faded the makeup, the trickiest of the bunch. The product is simple to use — just spray or dab the remover on the stains and wait five to ten minutes to wash out — and the scent was unnoticeable. 

While this stain remover is priced higher than the others, you get a 16-ounce spray bottle to keep in your laundry room and a 2-ounce squeeze bottle to stash in your bag when you’re on the go.

Type: liquid/spray | Size: 18 ounces | Wait Time: 5-10 minutes

Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover

This popular on-the-go stain remover performed surprisingly well for a little pen.

It comes in a 3-pack for a reason, as you’ll likely finish one after treating just a few stains.

For a pen-style product meant to be applied in a pinch, the Tide To Go pen completely removed the grass, marker, chocolate syrup, and olive oil, while the wine stain was significantly lightened. And despite the fact that it is formulated to work best on fresh stains, it even lifted or lightened all of the set-in stains we tested.

Of course, its portable design makes it really more useful when you’re on the go and in need of a quick fix, as we found that the pen applicator works best on small stains, and applying it to large stains might be difficult since you may run out of remover. That said, it certainly fulfills its purpose as an on-the-go stain remover when the worst happens when out to dinner or at a gathering.

Type: Liquid/pen | Size: 1 ounce | Wait Time: 5-10 minutes

Simply put, the Method Stain Remover performed the best on all the stains we tested, from fresh to set-in stains and tough spots from grass to olive oil. We also loved that it’s a gel, which can be washed right away or left to soak, while the built-in brush helped work the product into the stain for maximum stain-lifting results.

We put over 20 different stain removers through their paces to determine the best formulas on the market, measuring each product's ease of use, effectiveness, scent, and value. To evaluate their performance in each of these categories, we tested the stain removers on fresh stains, applying the stain remover between one and 30 minutes after creating the stain, and on set-in stains — or stains that were created and dried before the stain remover was applied.

We looked at the performance of each remover on six different types of stains in total: red wine, chocolate syrup, grass, blue marker, olive oil, and face makeup (foundation). The manufacturer’s instructions were followed for all the products, so if clothes were meant to be machine-washed after the stain remover was applied, that was what we did.

After testing each product, we assessed the level of leftover staining to determine how well the remover performed. Beyond effectiveness, we also looked at the effort required to remove a stain or if the remover had a particularly difficult application process, whether it had any scent, and how much remover was included or required for use. 

Formulation 

Stain removers typically come in four different formulations: liquid/spray, powder, gel, and pen. “A spray stain remover is easy and quick to use, allows you to quickly cover a large area of fabric, and is usually formulated to tackle most everyday household stains,” says Courtenay Hartford, author of The Cleaning Ninja . “A powder stain remover is usually a bit more work to use, but it’s great for tougher, more set-in stains. Gel stain removers are usually formulated to be an all-purpose solution like sprays, and pen stain removers are created specifically to target all the types of stains that you might run into when you're out and about away from home.”

Stain Type 

The make up of your stain is going to play a role in the stain remover that you choose. Hartford says spray and gel stain removers are typically formulated to treat a wide variety of household stains, while powder stain removers are meant to target tougher stains like food, grass, wine, and oil-based stains. Pens, meanwhile, are most effective against food- and drink-related stains, as these are the ones you are most likely to run into when you’re on the go.

Fabric Type

As the gentlest type, spray stain removers are generally safe to use on most fabrics. “Powder stain removers can be a bit harsh, so stay away from using them on leather, silk, wool, or cashmere,” suggests Hartford. “A lot of gel removers come with a little built-in brush, and you'll want to use that to help work the gel into the stain so it can penetrate and treat the stain, so stay away from using them with delicate fabrics and knit sweaters that don’t do well with the brushing required.” 

As far as pens go, the color of the fabric may matter more than the type. “The main active ingredient in stain removal pens is a gentle form of hydrogen peroxide,” notes Hartford. “Most fabric dyes are colorfast enough to withstand it, but it's a great idea to spot-test the pen on a hidden inseam before you treat a stain in the middle of your shirt if you're concerned about the hydrogen peroxide bleaching the garment.”

While pen stain removers are meant to be used when you’re away from home, most others require a cycle through the washing machine after application. However, the time from application to washing will vary. “You should wash your clothing items right away after using a spray stain remover. It's not ideal for spraying a stain and leaving it to sit for days because the stain can become more set into the fabric,” Hartford says. 

Powder and gel removers, on the other hand, are meant to sit and soak. “Since it needs several hours of soaking time, a powder stain remover is best to use when you aren't in a hurry,” notes Hartford. “With gel, you can treat the stain right away and leave the item to sit for up to a few days until you're ready to do your laundry.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Powder is your friend here. “A good long soak in a bucket of warm water and a good, powdered stain remover will often work to lighten a set-in stain,” Hartford says. “If that isn't effective, move on to trying a paste of water and powdered stain remover. And if that doesn't work, soak the stain again. You'll usually lighten the stain little by little with each pass, and eventually, the stain will be so light that it won't be noticeable anymore. It's a bit of a project, but it's usually worth it to save your favorite shirt, and it's satisfying when you finally win the battle.”

In addition, we found Grandma's Secret Spot Remover Laundry Spray worked quite well on stains that had been set in for a while already.

All the stain removers on our list are under $15, and most are under $10, so you likely won’t need to break the bank for a quality stain remover. That said, despite her preference for homemade stain removers, Hartford urges you to think about what will give you the most value.

“The very best stain removers are the ones that you'll actually use, so if a slightly more expensive store-bought stain remover is easier for you and gets used, that one will be most effective,” she says. “The same goes for more high-end, expensive stain removers that often come in beautiful packaging that you're happy to leave out on your laundry room counter. Are they necessarily better at removing stains than the homemade versions? Probably not, but if you find yourself actually tackling your stains more often rather than neglecting them until they're completely set in just because you have a beautiful stain remover that you enjoy using, then there's definitely some value in that.”

The truth is that it depends on the type of stain. Some stains, like those from blood, do best with cold water because using hot water can actually set the stain rather than removing it. However, others — like grass, oil, or grease stains — will come out better with hot water. Then there are those stains, including ones from food and drinks like coffee, red wine, tomato sauce, or berries, that do best with a soak in cold water before washing them in a hot cycle.

For best results, you should also follow the manufacturer's instructions for the specific stain remover that you're using. Some will suggest following up the remover application with the hottest wash possible, while others may differ.

Other Stain Removers We Tested

Strong contenders.

Seventh Generation Laundry Stain Remover

While this spray-style product performed quite well on fresh stains — as well or better than the others we tested — it only succeeded in completely removing one of the set-in stains. The others faded, but none were totally removed.

Grove Co. Stain Remover Spray

This product worked on some of the easier stains but left too many behind after treatment (notably, both the fresh and set-in wine stains and the fresh and set-in makeup stains) for it to make our list.

Carbona Laundry Stain Scrubber

We liked how the brush top on this product worked the stain remover into the stain, but it also seemed to pick up stain remnants and smear them elsewhere. For this reason, it seemed to work better on set-in stains than fresh ones, and we wanted products that excelled at both.

HEX Performance Stain & Stink Remover

We liked the lemon scent and the easy-to-apply spray nozzle on this stain remover, but it wasn’t as effective as other products we tested, with five of the twelve stains tested remaining on the clothes after treatment.

Ingredients Matter Stain Stick

 While we liked applying this bar-style stain remover, it struggled to remove many of the stains entirely after just one treatment. Plus, unlike a spray, gel, powder, or pen that can be tucked back into a cupboard or bag, you’d need to find somewhere to stow the sudsy bar after using it.

What Didn't Make the List

We tested several other stain removers that didn’t make the cut. In general, the prices tended to be higher while not performing as well as our top picks, giving them less value for the money. The products also tended to be harder to apply, with either the spray being difficult to direct at the stain or the product being difficult to mix. Finally, they were not as effective at removing all the stains we tested as our winners were.

Alyssa Sybertz is an experienced food and home writer and recipe developer who covers anything and everything you may find in our kitchen or throughout your home for Food & Wine. For this article, she used insights from our in-house lab testing, where we evaluated 21 stain removers to determine the best of the best for all your stain elimination needs.

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Tide Stain Remover for Clothes, To Go Pen, Instant Stain & Spot Remover for Clothes, Travel & Pocket Size, 3 Count (Pack of 2)

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• Tide to go is an instant stain remover designed to help eliminate some of the toughest fresh food and drinks stains by getting to them before they set in
• Portable, pen-like design to stop stains on the spot - fits neatly into briefcases, purses, drawers, or car compartments
• No mess, nothing to throw away, nothing to get on hands, and no bleach!
• Works well on tomato juice, ketchup, BBQ sauce, grape juice, coffee, wine, tea, chocolate syrup and more
• Usage instructions: remove excess residue from stain, press tip onto stain to release desired amount of solution, rub tip gently across the stain to remove it, when necessary repeat process

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Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover Liquid Pen, 3 Count (2 Packages) - Make sure you’re prepared to face unexpected stains with the Tide to go stain pen. Tide to go is an instant stain remover designed to help eliminate some of the toughest fresh food and drink stains on the spot. Thanks to its powerful cleaning solution, this easy-to-handle stain-removing pen gets small stains out of your clothes before they set in. Best of all, Tide to Go travels easily to stop stains on the spot. Based on sales: Powerful solution breaks stains down; microfiber pad lifts and absorbs them. Works well on tomato juice, ketchup, BBQ sauce, grape juice, coffee, wine, tea, chocolate syrup, and more. How To Use: Remove excess residue from the stain. Press the tip onto the stain to release the desired amount of solution. Rub the tip gently across the stain to remove it. When necessary, add more liquid, and continue rubbing gently.

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• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 7, 2018
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EPIC MOSCOW Itinerary! (2024)

Moscow is the heart of Mother Russia. Just the mention of this city conjures images of colorful bulbous pointed domes, crisp temperatures, and a uniquely original spirit!

Moscow has an incredibly turbulent history, a seemingly resilient culture, and a unique enchantment that pulls countless tourists to the city each year! Although the warmer months make exploring Moscow’s attractions more favorable, there’s just something about a fresh snowfall that only enhances the appearance of the city’s iconic sites!

If you’re a first-time visitor to Moscow, or simply wanting to see as much of the city as possible, this Moscow itinerary will help you do just that!

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Here is a quick look at the seasons so you can decide when to visit Moscow!

The summer months (June-August) are a great time to travel to Moscow to take advantage of the enjoyable mild temperatures. This is considered peak travel season. Bear in mind that hotel prices rise along with the temperatures!

If you’re planning a trip to Moscow during fall (September-November) try to plan for early fall. This way the temperatures will still be pleasant and winter won’t be threatening.

Russian winters (December-February) are not for the faint of heart as Napoleon learned to his peril. Some days the sun will be out for less than an hour, and snow is guaranteed. Although winters are exceptionally cold, this is when you’ll get a true glimpse of the Moscow experience!

The best time to visit Moscow is during spring  (March-May). The temperatures will begin to creep up and the sun begins to shine for significant portions of the day. Hotel rates will also have yet to skyrocket into peak ranges!

With a Moscow City Pass , you can experience the best of Moscow at the CHEAPEST prices. Discounts, attractions, tickets, and even public transport are all standards in any good city pass – be sure invest now and save them $$$ when you arrive!

Moscow is a large city with many accommodation options to choose from. Staying in a location that fits with your travel plans will only enhance your Moscow itinerary. Here is a brief introduction to a few great areas of the city we recommend checking out!

The best place to stay in Moscow to be close to all the action is Kitay-Gorod. This charming neighborhood will put you within walking distance to Moscow’s famous Red Square, thus cutting down on travel time. This will allow you to see more of the city in a shorter amount of time!

It’s surrounded by restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops. If you’re a first-time visitor to Moscow, or just planning a quick weekend in Moscow, then this area is perfect for you!

Another great area to consider is the Zamoskvorechye district. This area of the city offers a blend of new and old Moscow. It has an artsy vibe and there are plenty of fun sites you can explore outside of the main touristy areas of Moscow.

Of course, as in all areas of Moscow, it’s close to public transportation that will quickly connect you with the rest of the city and make your Moscow itinerary super accessible!

Best Airbnb in Moscow – Exclusive Apartment in Old Moscow

Modern and cozy, this apartment is in the heart of Old Moscow. Bordering the Basmanny and Kitay-Gorod districts, this two-bedroom flat is walking distance to the Kremlin and Red Square. Safe, quiet, and comfortable, this is the best Airbnb in Moscow, no question!

Best Budget Hotel in Moscow – Izmailovo Alfa Hotel

The Izmailovo Alfa Hotel is a very highly rated accommodation that provides all the components necessary for a comfortable trip to Moscow. There is an on-site restaurant, bar, fitness center, and an airport shuttle service. The rooms are modern and spacious and are equipped with a TV, heating/air conditioning, minibar, and more!

Best Luxury Hotel in Moscow – Crowne Plaza Moscow World Trade Centre

If you’re touring Moscow in luxury, the Crowne Plaza Moscow World Trade Centre is the hotel for you! Elegantly furnished rooms are equipped with a minibar, flat-screen TV,  in-room safes, as well as tea and coffee making facilities! Bathrooms come with bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries. There is also an onsite restaurant, bar, and fitness center.

Best Hostel in Moscow – Godzillas Hostel

Godzillas Hostel is located in the center of Moscow, just a short walk from all the major tourist attractions and the metro station. Guests will enjoy all the usual hostel perks such as self-catering facilities, 24-hour reception, Free Wi-Fi, and security lockers. This is one of the best hostels in Moscow and its wonderful social atmosphere and will make your vacation in Moscow extra special!

An important aspect of planning any trip is figuring out the transportation situation. You’re probably wondering how you’re going to get to all of your Moscow points of interest right? Luckily, this sprawling city has an excellent network of public transportation that will make traveling a breeze!

The underground metro system is the quickest and most efficient way to travel around Moscow. Most visitors rely exclusively on this super-efficient transportation system, which allows you to get to pretty much anywhere in the city! It’s also a great option if you’re planning a Moscow itinerary during the colder months, as you’ll be sheltered from the snow and freezing temperatures!

If you prefer above-ground transportation, buses, trams, and trolleybuses, run throughout the city and provide a rather comfortable alternative to the metro.

Moscow’s metro, buses, trams, and trolleybuses are all accessible with a ‘Troika’ card. This card can be topped up with any sum of money at a metro cash desk. The ticket is simple, convenient, and even refundable upon return to a cashier!

No matter which method you choose, you’ll never find yourself without an easy means of getting from point A to point B!

Red Square | Moscow Kremlin | Lenin’s Mausoleum | St. Basil’s Cathedral  | GUM Department Store

Spend the first day of your itinerary taking your own self guided Moscow walking tour around the historic Red Square! This is Moscow’s compact city center and every stop on this list is within easy walking distance to the next! Get ready to see all of the top Moscow landmarks!

Day 1 / Stop 1 – The Red Square

• Why it’s awesome: The Red Square is the most recognizable area in Moscow, it has mesmerizing architecture and centuries worth of history attached to its name.
• Cost: Free to walk around, individual attractions in the square have separate fees. 
• Food nearby: Check out Bar BQ Cafe for friendly service and good food in a great location! The atmosphere is upbeat and they’re open 24/7!

The Red Square is Moscow’s historic fortress and the center of the Russian government. The origins of the square date back to the late 15th century, when Ivan the Great decided to expand the Kremlin to reflect Moscow’s growing power and prestige!

During the 20th century, the square became famous as the site for demonstrations designed to showcase Soviet strength. Visiting the Red Square today, you’ll find it teeming with tourists, who come to witness its magical architecture up close!

The square is the picture postcard of Russian tourism, so make sure to bring your camera when you visit! No matter the season, or the time of day, it’s delightfully photogenic! 

It’s also home to some of Russia’s most distinguishing and important landmarks, which we’ve made sure to include further down in this itinerary. It’s an important center of Russia’s cultural life and one of the top places to visit in Moscow!

In 1990, UNESCO designated Russia’s Red Square as a World Heritage site. Visiting this historic site is a true bucket-list event and essential addition to your itinerary for Moscow!

Day 1 / Stop 2 – The Moscow Kremlin

• Why it’s awesome: The Moscow Kremlin complex includes several palaces and cathedrals and is surrounded by the Kremlin wall. It also houses the principal museum of Russia (the Kremlin Armory).
• Cost: USD $15.00
• Food nearby: Bosco Cafe is a charming place to grat a casual bite to eat. They have excellent coffee and wonderful views of the Red Square and the Moscow Kremlin!

The iconic Moscow Kremlin , also known as the Kremlin museum complex, sits on Borovitsky Hill, rising above the Moscow River. It is a fortified complex in the center of the city, overlooking several iconic buildings in the Red Square!

It’s the best known of the Russian Kremlins – citadels or fortress’ protecting and dominating a city. During the early decades of the Soviet era, the Kremlin was a private enclave where the state’s governing elite lived and worked.

The Kremlin is outlined by an irregularly shaped triangular wall that encloses an area of 68 acres! The existing walls and towers were built from 1485 to 1495. Inside the Kremlin museum complex, there are five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers.

The Armoury Chamber is a part of the Grand Kremlin Palace’s complex and is one of the oldest museums of Moscow, established in 1851. It showcases Russian history and displays many cherished relics. Definitely make sure to check out this museum while you’re here!

The churches inside the Moscow Kremlin are the Cathedral of the Dormition, Church of the Archangel, Church of the Annunciation, and the bell tower of Ivan Veliki (a church tower).

The five-domed Cathedral of the Dormition is considered the most famous. It was built from 1475–1479 by an Italian architect and has served as a wedding and coronation place for great princes, tsars, and emperors of Russia. Church services are given in the Kremlin’s numerous cathedrals on a regular basis.

The Grand Kremlin Palace was the former Tsar’s Moscow residence and today it serves as the official workplace of the President of the Russian Federation (Vladimir Putin seems to have bagged that title for life) .

Insider Tip: The Kremlin is closed every Thursday! Make sure to plan this stop on your Moscow itinerary for any other day of the week!

Day 1 / Stop 3 – Lenin’s Mausoleum

• Why it’s awesome: The mausoleum displays the preserved body of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin .
• Cost: Free!
• Food nearby: Khinkal’naya is a charming Georgian restaurant with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick. It’s a popular place with locals and right next to the Red Square!

Lenin’s Mausoleum, also known as Lenin’s Tomb, is the modernist mausoleum for the revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin. It’s located within the Red Square and serves as the resting place for the Soviet leader! His preserved body has been on public display since shortly after his death in 1924.

It’s located just a few steps away from the Kremlin Wall and is one of the most controversial yet popular Moscow attractions!

Admission is free for everyone, you’ll only need to pay if you need to check a bag. Before visitors are allowed to enter the mausoleum, they have to go through a metal detector first. No metal objects, liquids, or large bags are allowed in the mausoleum!

Expect a line to enter the building, and while you’re inside the building, you’ll be constantly moving in line with other visitors. This means you won’t be able to spend as long as you’d like viewing the mausoleum, but you’ll still be able to get a good look. Pictures and filming while inside the building are strictly prohibited, and security guards will stop you if they see you breaking this rule.

The mausoleum is only open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday – unless it’s a public holiday or a day scheduled for maintenance. The hours it’s open for each day are limited, make sure to check online before you visit to make sure you can fit this into your Moscow itinerary for that day!

Insider Tip: The Lenin’s Museum is there for people to pay their respect; remember to keep silent and move along quickly, it’s not intended for people to congregate around. Also, men are not allowed to wear hats and everyone must take their hands out of their pockets when inside the building.

Day 1 / Stop 4 – St. Basil’s Cathedral

• Why it’s awesome: A dazzling designed cathedral that showcases Russia’s unique architecture. This cathedral is one of the most recognizable symbols of the country!
• Cost: USD $8.00
• Food nearby: Moskovskiy Chaynyy Klub is a cozy cafe serving food items and pipping hot tea; it’s the perfect place to go if you’re visiting Moscow during the winter months!

Located in the Red Square, the ornate 16th-century St. Basil’s Cathedral is probably the building you picture when you think of Moscow’s unique architecture. Its colorful onion-shaped domes tower over the Moscow skyline!

The cathedral was built from 1555-1561 by order of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. It was designed with an iconic onion dome facade and enchanting colors that captivate all who see it. Fun fact: If you’re wondering why Russian churches have onion domes, they are popularly believed to symbolize burning candles!

This iconic cathedral has become a symbol of Russia due to its distinguishing architecture and prominent position inside the Red Square. It’s one of the most beautiful, wonderful, and mesmerizing historical cathedrals in the world!

The interior of the church surprises most people when they visit. In contrast to the large exterior, the inside is not so much one large area, but rather a collection of smaller areas, with many corridors and small rooms. There are 9 small chapels and one mausoleum grouped around a central tower.

Visiting the inside is like walking through a maze, there are even small signs all around the cathedral tracing where to walk, and pointing you in the right direction! The walls are meticulously decorated and painted with intricate floral designs and religious themes.

The church rarely holds service and is instead a museum open for the public to visit.

Insider Tip: During the summer months the line to go inside the cathedral can get quite long! Make sure to arrive early or reserve your tickets online to guarantee quick access into the cathedral!

Day 1 / Stop 5 – GUM Department Store

• Why it’s awesome: This is Russia’s most famous shopping mall! It’s designed with elegant and opulent architecture and provides a real sense of nostalgia!
• Cost: Free to enter
• Food nearby: Stolovaya 57 is a cafeteria-style restaurant with a variety of inexpensive Russian cuisine menu items including soups, salads, meat dishes, and desserts. It’s also located inside the GUM department store, making it very easily accessible when you’re shopping!

The enormous GUM Department Store is located within the historic Red Square. It has a whimsical enchantment to it that sets it apart from your typical department store.

A massive domed glass ceiling lines the top of the building and fills the interior with natural sunlight. There are live plants and flowers placed throughout the mall that give the shopping complex a lively and cheerful feel! A playful fountain sits in the center, further adding to the malls inviting a sense of wonder and amusement!

The GUM department store opened on December 2, 1893. Today, it includes local and luxury stores, including Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and many more! There are numerous cafes, restaurants, and even a movie theater inside!

For a special treat, head into Gastronom 1. This 1950s-style shop sells gourmet food items, like wine, freshly-baked pastries, cheese, Russian chocolate, and of course, vodka! Also, be on the lookout for a bicycle pedaling ice cream truck with an employing selling ice cream!

The ambiance is simply amazing, a trip to this idyllic shopping mall is an absolute must on any Moscow itinerary!

Insider Tip: Make sure to carry some small change on you in case you need to use the restroom, you’ll need to pay 50 rubles – or about USD $0.80 to use the bathroom in GUM.

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Novodevichy Convent | Gorky Park | State Tretyakov Gallery | All-Russian Exhibition Center | Bolshoi Theater

On your 2 day itinerary in Moscow, you’ll have a chance to use the city’s excellent public transportation service! You’ll explore a few more of Moscow’s historic highlight as well as some modern attractions. These sites are a little more spread out, but still very easily accessible thanks to the metro!

Day 2 / Stop 1 – Novodevichy Convent

• Why it’s awesome: The Novodevichy Convent is rich in imperial Russian history and contains some of Russia’s best examples of classical architecture!
• Cost: USD $5.00
• Food nearby: Culinary Shop Karavaevs Brothers is a cozy and simple place to have a quick bite, they also have vegetarian options!

The Novodevichy Convent is the best-known and most popular cloister of Moscow. The convent complex is contained within high walls, and there are many attractions this site is known for! 

The six-pillared five-domed Smolensk Cathedral is the main attraction. It was built to resemble the Kremlin’s Assumption Cathedral and its facade boasts beautiful snowy white walls and a pristine golden onion dome as its centerpiece. It’s the oldest structure in the convent, built from 1524 -1525, and is situated in the center of the complex between the two entrance gates.

There are other churches inside the convent as well, all dating back from many centuries past. The convent is filled with an abundance of 16th and 17th-century religious artworks, including numerous large and extravagant frescos!

Just outside the convent’s grounds lies the Novodevichy Cemetery. Here, you can visit the graves of famous Russians, including esteemed authors, composers, and politicians. Probably the most intriguing gravestone belongs to Russian politician Nikita Khruschev!

The Novodevichy Convent is located near the Moscow River and offers a peaceful retreat from the busy city. In 2004, it was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The convent remains remarkably well-preserved and is an outstanding example of Moscow Baroque architecture! 

Insider Tip: To enter the cathedrals inside the complex, women are advised to cover their heads and shoulders, while men should wear long pants.

Day 2 / Stop 2 – Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure

• Why it’s awesome: A large amusement area in the heart of the city offering many attractions!
• Cost: Free! 
• Food nearby: Check out Mepkato, located inside Gorky Central Park for a casual meal in a cozy setting. There are indoor and outdoor seating options and the restaurant is child-friendly!

Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure is a large green space in the heart of Moscow. The park opened in 1928, and it stretches along the scenic embankment of the Moskva River. It covers an area of 300-acres and offers a lovely contrast from the compact city center.

You’ll find all sorts of wonderful attractions, from boat rides to bike rentals to tennis courts and ping-pong tables, and much more! there are an open-air cinema and festive events and concerts scheduled in the summer months.  A wide selection of free fitness classes is also offered on a regular basis, including jogging, roller skating, and dancing!

Although many of the options you’ll find here are more suited for outdoor leisure during the summer, you’ll also a selection of winter attractions, including one of Europe’s largest ice rinks for ice-skating!

If you’re trying to decide what to do in Moscow with kids, the park also offers several venues designed specifically for kids. Check out the year-round Green School which offers hands-on classes in gardening and art! You can also feed the squirrels and birds at the Golitsinsky Ponds!

The park is very well maintained and kept clean and the entrance is free of charge, although most individual attractions cost money. There is also Wi-Fi available throughout the park.

With so many attractions, you could easily spend all day here! If you’re only planning a 2 day itinerary in Moscow, make sure to plan your time accordingly and map out all the areas you want to see beforehand!

Day 2 / Stop 3 – The State Tretyakov Gallery

• Why it’s awesome: The gallery’s collection consists entirely of Russian art made by Russian artists!
• Food nearby : Brothers Tretyakovs is located right across the street from the gallery. It’s a wonderfully atmospheric restaurant serving top quality food and drinks!

The State Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856 by influential merchant and collector Pavel Tretyakov.  The gallery is a national treasury of Russian fine art and one of the most important museums in Russia!

It houses the world’s best collection of Russian art and contains more than 130, 000 paintings, sculptures, and graphics! These works have been created throughout the centuries by generations of Russia’s most talented artists!

The exhibits range from mysterious 12th-century images to politically charged canvases. The collection is rich and revealing and offers great insight into the history and attitudes of this long-suffering yet inspired people!

All pictures are also labeled in English. If you plan to take your time and see everything inside the museum it will take a good 3-4 hours, so make sure to plan your Moscow trip itinerary accordingly! This gallery is a must-see stop for art lovers, or anyone wanting to explore the local culture and history of Russia in a creative and insightful manner! 

Insider Tip: When planning your 2 days in Moscow itinerary, keep in mind that most museums in Moscow are closed on Mondays, this includes The State Tretyakov Gallery!

Day 2 / Stop 4 – All-Russian Exhibition Center

• Why it’s awesome: This large exhibition center showcases the achievements of the Soviet Union in several different spheres. 
• Food nearby: Varenichnaya No. 1 serves authentic and homestyle Russian cuisine in an intimate and casual setting.

The All-Russian Exhibition Center is a massive park that presents the glory of the Soviet era! It pays homage to the achievements of Soviet Russia with its many different sites found on the property.

The center was officially opened in 1939 to exhibit the achievements of the Soviet Union. It’s a huge complex of buildings and the largest exhibition center in Moscow. There are several exhibition halls dedicated to different achievements and every year there are more than one hundred and fifty specialized exhibitions!

The Peoples Friendship Fountain was constructed in 1954 and is a highlight of the park. The stunning gold fountain features 16 gilded statues of girls, each representing the former Soviet Union republics. 

The Stone Flower Fountain was also built in 1954 and is worth checking out. The centerpiece of this large fountain is a flower carved from stones from the Ural Mountains! Along the side of the fountain are various bronze sculptures.

You will find many people zipping around on rollerblades and bicycles across the large area that the venue covers. It’s also home to amusement rides and carousels, making it the perfect place to stop with kids on your Moscow itinerary! Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and allow a few hours to explore all the areas that interest you!

Day 2 / Stop 5 – Bolshoi Theater

• Why it’s awesome: The Bolshoi Theater is a historic venue that hosts world-class ballet and opera performances!
• Cost: Prices vary largely between USD $2.00 –  USD $228.00 based on seat location.
• Food nearby: Head to the Russian restaurant, Bolshoi for high-quality food and drinks and excellent service!

The Bolshoi Theater is among the oldest and most renowned ballet and opera companies in the world! It also boasts the world’s biggest ballet company, with more than 200 dancers!

The theater has been rebuilt and renovated several times during its long history. In 2011 it finished its most recent renovation after an extensive six-year restoration that started in 2005. The renovation included an improvement in acoustics and the restoration of the original Imperial decor.

The Bolshoi Theater has put on many of the world’s most famous ballet acts! Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake premiered at the theater in 1877 and other notable performances of the Bolshoi repertoire include Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker!

Today, when you visit the theater, you can expect a magical performance from skilled singers, dancers, and musicians with the highest level of technique!

If you don’t have time to see a show, the theater also provides guided tours on select days of the week. Tours are given in both Russian and English and will provide visitors with a more intimate look at the different areas of the theater!

The stage of this iconic Russian theater has seen many outstanding performances. If you’re a fan of the performing arts, the Bolshoi Theater is one of the greatest and oldest ballet and opera companies in the world, making it a must-see attraction on your Moscow itinerary!

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Cosmonautics Museum | Alexander Garden | Ostankino Tower | Izmaylovo District | Soviet Arcade Museum

Now that we’ve covered what to do in Moscow in 2 days, if you’re able to spend more time in the city you’re going to need more attractions to fill your time. Here are a few more really cool things to do in Moscow we recommend!

Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics

• Hear the timeline of the ‘space race’ from the Russian perspective
• This museum is fun for both adults and children!
• Admission is USD $4.00

The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics is a museum dedicated to space exploration! The museum explores the history of flight, astronomy, space exploration, space technology, and space in the arts. It houses a large assortment of Soviet and Russian space-related exhibits, and the museum’s collection holds approximately 85,000 different items!

The museum does an excellent job of telling the full story of the exciting space race between the USSR and the US! It highlights the brightest moments in Russian history and humanity and is very interesting and fun for all ages!

If you’re a fan of space or just curious about gaining insight into Russia’s fascinating history of space exploration, make sure to add this to your 3 day itinerary in Moscow!

The Alexander Garden

• A tranquil place to relax near the Red Square
• Green lawns dotted with sculptures and lovely water features
• The park is open every day and has no entrance fee

The Alexander Garden was one of the first urban public parks in Moscow! The garden premiered in 1821 and was built to celebrate Russia’s victory over Napoleon’s forces in 1812!

The park is beautiful and well maintained with paths to walk on and benches to rest on. The park contains three separate gardens: the upper garden, middle garden, and lower garden.

Located in the upper garden, towards the main entrance to the park is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its eternal flame. This monument was created in 1967 and contains the body of a soldier who fell during the Great Patriotic War!

The park stretches along all the length of the western Kremlin wall for about half a mile. Due to its central location in the city, it’ll be easily accessible when you’re out exploring The Red Square.

It provides a bit of relief from the city’s high-energy city streets. Bring a picnic lunch, go for a walk, or just sit and people watch, this is one of the best Moscow sites to wind-down and relax!

Ostankino Television Tower

• Television and radio tower in Moscow
• Currently the tallest free-standing structure in Europe
• Make sure you bring your passport when you visit, you can’t go up without it!

For spectacular views of the city, make sure to add the Ostankino Television Tower to your itinerary for Moscow! This impressive free-standing structure provides stunning views of the city in every direction. The glass floor at the top also provides great alternative views of the city!

It takes just 58 seconds for visitors to reach the Tower’s observation deck by super fast elevator. The tower is open every day for long hours and is a great site in Moscow to check out! There is even a restaurant at the top where you can enjoy rotating views of the city while you dine on traditional Russian cuisine or European cuisine!

The tower is somewhat of an architectural surprise in a city that is not known for skyscrapers! To see the city from a new perspective, make sure to add this stop to your Moscow itinerary!

Izmaylovo District

• The most popular attractions in this district are the kremlin and the flea market
• Outside of the city center and easy to reach via metro
• Most popular during the summer and on weekends

Travel outside the city center and discover a unique area of the city! The Izmaylovo District is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, and one of the coolest places to see in Moscow! The two main attractions we recommend checking out are the Kremlin and the flea market.

The Izmailovo Kremlin was established as a cultural center and molded after traditional Russian architecture. This colorful complex is home to several single-subject museums, including a Russian folk art museum and a vodka museum!

Next to the Kremlin is the Izmailovo open-air market, which dates back to the 17th century! The market is connected to the Izmailovo Kremlin by a wooden bridge. Pick up all your Russian souvenirs here, including traditional handicrafts, paintings, books, retro toys, and Soviet memorabilia!

You will find many hand-made and hand-painted options available at higher prices, as well as mass-produced souvenir options at lower prices!

Museum of Soviet Arcade Games

• Closed on Mondays
• Filled with old arcade games that visitors get to try out!
• The museum also includes a small cafe and burger shop

For something a little different, check out the Museum of Soviet Arcade Games! The museum features roughly 60 machines from the Soviet era, including video games, pinball machines, and collaborative hockey foosball! The machines inside the museum were produced in the USSR in the mid-1970s.

The best part is, most of the games are still playable! Purchase tickets and try the games out for yourself! The museum also has a neat little screening room that plays old Soviet cartoons and an area with Soviet magazines! This unique attraction is a fun addition to a 3 day itinerary in Moscow, and an attraction that all ages will enjoy! 

Whether you’re spending one day in Moscow, or more, safety is an important thing to keep in mind when traveling to a big city! Overall, Moscow is a very safe place to visit. However, it is always recommended that tourists take certain precautions when traveling to a new destination!

The police in Moscow is extremely effective at making the city a safe place to visit and do their best to patrol all of the top Moscow, Russia tourist attractions. However, tourists can still be a target for pickpockets and scammers.

Moscow has a huge flow of tourists, therefore there is a risk for pickpocketing. Simple precautions will help eliminate your chances of being robbed. Stay vigilant, keep your items close to you at all times, and don’t flash your valuables!

If you’re planning a solo Moscow itinerary, you should have no need to worry, as the city is also considered safe for solo travelers, even women. Stay in the populated areas, try and not travel alone late at night, and never accept rides from strangers or taxis without a meter and correct signage.

The threat of natural disasters in Moscow is low, with the exception of severe winters when the temperature can dip below freezing! Bring a good, warm jacket if you visit in Winter.

However, please note that Russian views on homsexuality are far less accepting than those in Western Europe. Likewise, Non-Caucasian travellers may sadly encounter racism in Russia .

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Now that we’ve covered all the top things to see in Moscow, we thought we’d include some exciting day trips to other areas of the country!

Sergiev Posad (Golden Ring)

On this 7-hour guided tour, you’ll visit several scenic and historic areas of Russia. Start your day with hotel pick-up as you’re transferred by a comfortable car or minivan to Sergiev Posad. Admire the charming Russian countryside on your drive and enjoy a quick stop to visit the Russian village, Rudonezh!

You’ll see the majestic Saint Spring and the Church of Sergiev Radonezh. You’ll also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, one of the most famous Orthodox sites in Russia!

Lastly, you’ll swing by the local Matreshka market and enjoy a break in a nice Russian restaurant before returning to Moscow!

Day Trip to Vladimir and Suzdal

On this 13-hour trip, you’ll discover old Russia, with its picturesque landscapes and white-stoned beautiful churches! You’ll visit the main towns of the famous Golden Ring of Russia – the name for several cities and smaller towns north-east of Moscow.

Your first stop will be in the town of Vladimir, the ancient capital of all Russian principalities. The city dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest and the most important towns along the Ring! Next, you’ll visit Suzdal, a calm ancient Russian town north of Vladimir with only 13,000 inhabitants!

The old-style architecture and buildings of Suzdal are kept wonderfully intact. If you’re spending three days in Moscow, or more, this is a great option for exploring the charming areas outside the city!

Zvenigorod Day Trip and Russian Countryside

On this 9-hour private tour, you’ll explore the ancient town of Zvenigorod, one of the oldest towns in the Moscow region! As you leave Moscow you’ll enjoy the stunning scenery along the Moscow River, and make a few stops at old churches along the way to Zvenigorod.

Upon arrival, you’ll explore the medieval center, including the 14th-century Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery. Next, you’ll take a break for lunch (own expense) where you’ll have the chance to try out the Russian cuisine! Next, you’ll visit the Museum of Russian Dessert and sip on tea at a Russian tea ceremony.

The final stop of the day is at the Ershovo Estate, a gorgeous place to walk around and enjoy nature!

Day Trip to St Petersburg by Train visiting Hermitage & Faberge

On this full-day tour, you’ll enjoy a a full round trip to St Petersburg where you’ll spend an exciting day exploring another popular Russian city! You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Moscow and be transferred to the train station where you’ll ride the high-speed train ‘Sapsan’ to St Petersburg.

Upon arrival, you’ll start the day by touring the Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace. Next, you’ll visit the Faberge Museum, where you’ll explore the impressive collection of rare Faberge Eggs! In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing boat ride and a traditional 3-course Russian lunch.

If you’re spending 3 days in Moscow, or more, this is an excellent trip to take!

Trip to Kolomna – Authentic Cultural Experience from Moscow

On this 10-hour tour, you’ll escape the city and travel to the historic town of Kolomna! First, you’ll visit the 14th-century Kolomna Kremlin, home to the Assumption Cathedral and an abundance of museums!

Next, enjoy lunch at a local cafe (own expense) before embarking on a tour of the Marshmallow Museum – of course, a marshmallow tasting is provided!  Your final stop is the Museum of Forging Settlements, where displays include armor and accessories for fishing and hunting.

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Find out what people want to know when planning their Moscow itinerary.

How many days you need in Moscow?

We recommend that you spend at least two or three days in Moscow to take it all in.

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The best time to visit Moscow is over the spring, from March to May as temperatures are mild, crowds are thin and prices are reasonable.

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I mean, queuing up to see an almost 100 year old corpse is pretty unsual! Check out Lenin’s Mausoleum if you fancy it!

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The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics is a fun place to explore the famous space race from the perspective of the ‘other side’!

We hope you enjoyed our Moscow itinerary! We’ve made sure to cover all the Moscow must-sees as well as some unique attractions in the city! Our addition of insider tips, favorite food stops, and day trips from Moscow is an added bonus and will guarantee you make the most out of your exciting Russian vacation!

Immerse yourself in the modern and traditional Russian lifestyle! Get lost in museums, witness awe-inspiring architecture, and indulge in Russian cuisine! Spend the day strolling through all of the charming sites of Moscow, admiring the beautiful scenery and discovering the city’s fairytale-like enchantment!

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Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow: The Best of Moscow!

I just got back from one week in Moscow. And, as you might have already guessed, it was a mind-boggling experience. It was not my first trip to the Russian capital. But I hardly ever got enough time to explore this sprawling city. Visiting places for business rarely leaves enough time for sightseeing. I think that if you’ve got one week in Russia, you can also consider splitting your time between its largest cities (i.e. Saint Petersburg ) to get the most out of your trip. Seven days will let you see the majority of the main sights and go beyond just scratching the surface. In this post, I’m going to share with you my idea of the perfect travel itinerary for one week in Moscow.

Moscow is perhaps both the business and cultural hub of Russia. There is a lot more to see here than just the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Centuries-old churches with onion-shaped domes dotted around the city are in stark contrast with newly completed impressive skyscrapers of Moscow City dominating the skyline. I spent a lot of time thinking about my Moscow itinerary before I left. And this city lived up to all of my expectations.

Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow

Day 1 – red square and the kremlin.

Metro Station: Okhotny Ryad on Red Line.

No trip to Moscow would be complete without seeing its main attraction. The Red Square is just a stone’s throw away from several metro stations. It is home to some of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in the city. The first thing you’ll probably notice after entering it and passing vendors selling weird fur hats is the fairytale-like looking Saint Basil’s Cathedral. It was built to commemorate one of the major victories of Ivan the Terrible. I once spent 20 minutes gazing at it, trying to find the perfect angle to snap it. It was easier said than done because of the hordes of locals and tourists.

As you continue strolling around Red Square, there’s no way you can miss Gum. It was widely known as the main department store during the Soviet Era. Now this large (yet historic) shopping mall is filled with expensive boutiques, pricey eateries, etc. During my trip to Moscow, I was on a tight budget. So I only took a retro-style stroll in Gum to get a rare glimpse of a place where Soviet leaders used to grocery shop and buy their stuff. In case you want some modern shopping experience, head to the Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center with stores like New Yorker, Zara, and Adidas.

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To continue this Moscow itinerary, next you may want to go inside the Kremlin walls. This is the center of Russian political power and the president’s official residence. If you’re planning to pay Kremlin a visit do your best to visit Ivan the Great Bell Tower as well. Go there as early as possible to avoid crowds and get an incredible bird’s-eye view. There are a couple of museums that are available during designated visiting hours. Make sure to book your ticket online and avoid lines.

Day 2 – Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Arbat Street

Metro Station: Kropotkinskaya on Red Line

As soon as you start creating a Moscow itinerary for your second day, you’ll discover that there are plenty of metro stations that are much closer to certain sites. Depending on your route, take a closer look at the metro map to pick the closest.

The white marble walls of Christ the Saviour Cathedral are awe-inspiring. As you approach this tallest Orthodox Christian church, you may notice the bronze sculptures, magnificent arches, and cupolas that were created to commemorate Russia’s victory against Napoleon.

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Unfortunately, the current Cathedral is a replica, since original was blown to bits in 1931 by the Soviet government. The new cathedral basically follows the original design, but they have added some new elements such as marble high reliefs.

Home to some precious collection of artworks, in Tretyakov Gallery you can find more than 150,000 of works spanning centuries of artistic endeavor. Originally a privately owned gallery, it now has become one of the largest museums in Russia. The Gallery is often considered essential to visit. But I have encountered a lot of locals who have never been there.

Famous for its souvenirs, musicians, and theaters, Arbat street is among the few in Moscow that were turned into pedestrian zones. Arbat street is usually very busy with tourists and locals alike. My local friend once called it the oldest street in Moscow dating back to 1493. It is a kilometer long walking street filled with fancy gift shops, small cozy restaurants, lots of cute cafes, and street artists. It is closed to any vehicular traffic, so you can easily stroll it with kids.

Day 3 – Moscow River Boat Ride, Poklonnaya Hill Victory Park, the Moscow City

Metro Station: Kievskaya and Park Pobedy on Dark Blue Line / Vystavochnaya on Light Blue Line

Voyaging along the Moscow River is definitely one of the best ways to catch a glimpse of the city and see the attractions from a bit different perspective. Depending on your Moscow itinerary, travel budget and the time of the year, there are various types of boats available. In the summer there is no shortage of boats, and you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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If you find yourself in Moscow during the winter months, I’d recommend going with Radisson boat cruise. These are often more expensive (yet comfy). They offer refreshments like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and, of course, alcoholic drinks. Prices may vary but mostly depend on your food and drink selection. Find their main pier near the opulent Ukraine hotel . The hotel is one of the “Seven Sisters”, so if you’re into the charm of Stalinist architecture don’t miss a chance to stay there.

The area near Poklonnaya Hill has the closest relation to the country’s recent past. The memorial complex was completed in the mid-1990s to commemorate the Victory and WW2 casualties. Also known as the Great Patriotic War Museum, activities here include indoor attractions while the grounds around host an open-air museum with old tanks and other vehicles used on the battlefield.

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The hallmark of the memorial complex and the first thing you see as you exit metro is the statue of Nike mounted to its column. This is a very impressive Obelisk with a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon at its base.

Maybe not as impressive as Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower , the skyscrapers of the Moscow City (otherwise known as Moscow International Business Center) are so drastically different from dull Soviet architecture. With 239 meters and 60 floors, the Empire Tower is the seventh highest building in the business district.

The observation deck occupies 56 floor from where you have some panoramic views of the city. I loved the view in the direction of Moscow State University and Luzhniki stadium as well to the other side with residential quarters. The entrance fee is pricey, but if you’re want to get a bird’s eye view, the skyscraper is one of the best places for doing just that.

Day 4 – VDNKh, Worker and Collective Farm Woman Monument, The Ostankino TV Tower

Metro Station: VDNKh on Orange Line

VDNKh is one of my favorite attractions in Moscow. The weird abbreviation actually stands for Russian vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy). With more than 200 buildings and 30 pavilions on the grounds, VDNKh serves as an open-air museum. You can easily spend a full day here since the park occupies a very large area.

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First, there are pavilions that used to showcase different cultures the USSR was made of. Additionally, there is a number of shopping pavilions, as well as Moskvarium (an Oceanarium) that features a variety of marine species. VDNKh is a popular venue for events and fairs. There is always something going on, so I’d recommend checking their website if you want to see some particular exhibition.

A stone’s throw away from VDNKh there is a very distinctive 25-meters high monument. Originally built in 1937 for the world fair in Paris, the hulking figures of men and women holding a hammer and a sickle represent the Soviet idea of united workers and farmers. It doesn’t take much time to see the monument, but visiting it gives some idea of the Soviet Union’s grandiose aspirations.

I have a thing for tall buildings. So to continue my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow I decided to climb the fourth highest TV tower in the world. This iconic 540m tower is a fixture of the skyline. You can see it virtually from everywhere in Moscow, and this is where you can get the best panoramic views (yep, even better than Empire skyscraper).

Parts of the floor are made of tempered glass, so it can be quite scary to exit the elevator. But trust me, as you start observing buildings and cars below, you won’t want to leave. There is only a limited number of tickets per day, so you may want to book online. Insider tip: the first tour is cheaper, you can save up to $10 if go there early.

Day 5 – A Tour To Moscow Manor Houses

Metro Station: Kolomenskoye, Tsaritsyno on Dark Green Line / Kuskovo on Purple Line

I love visiting the manor houses and palaces in Moscow. These opulent buildings were generally built to house Russian aristocratic families and monarchs. Houses tend to be rather grand affairs with impressive architecture. And, depending on the whims of the owners, some form of a landscaped garden.

During the early part of the 20th century though, many of Russia’s aristocratic families (including the family of the last emperor) ended up being killed or moving abroad . Their manor houses were nationalized. Some time later (after the fall of the USSR) these were open to the public. It means that today a great many of Moscow’s finest manor houses and palaces are open for touring.

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There are 20 manor houses scattered throughout the city and more than 25 in the area around. But not all of them easily accessible and exploring them often takes a lot of time. I’d recommend focusing on three most popular estates in Moscow that are some 30-minute metro ride away from Kremlin.

Sandwiched between the Moscow River and the Andropov Avenue, Kolomenskoye is a UNESCO site that became a public park in the 1920’s. Once a former royal estate, now it is one of the most tranquil parks in the city with gorgeous views. The Ascension Church, The White Column, and the grounds are a truly grand place to visit.

You could easily spend a full day here, exploring a traditional Russian village (that is, in fact, a market), picnicking by the river, enjoying the Eastern Orthodox church architecture, hiking the grounds as well as and wandering the park and gardens with wildflower meadows, apple orchards, and birch and maple groves. The estate museum showcases Russian nature at its finest year-round.

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If my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow was a family tree, Tsaritsyno Park would probably be the crazy uncle that no-one talks about. It’s a large park in the south of the city of mind-boggling proportions, unbelievable in so many ways, and yet most travelers have never heard of it.

The palace was supposed to be a summer home for Empress Catherine the Great. But since the construction didn’t meet with her approval the palace was abandoned. Since the early 1990’s the palace, the pond, and the grounds have been undergoing renovations. The entire complex is now looking brighter and more elaborately decorated than at possibly any other time during its history. Like most parks in Moscow, you can visit Tsaritsyno free of charge, but there is a small fee if you want to visit the palace.

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Last, but by no means least on my Moscow itinerary is Kuskovo Park . This is definitely an off-the-beaten-path place. While it is not easily accessible, you will be rewarded with a lack of crowds. This 18th-century summer country house of the Sheremetev family was one of the first summer country estates of the Russian nobility. And when you visit you’ll quickly realize why locals love this park.

Like many other estates, Kuskovo has just been renovated. So there are lovely French formal garden, a grotto, and the Dutch house to explore. Make sure to plan your itinerary well because the estate is some way from a metro station.

Day 6 – Explore the Golden Ring

Creating the Moscow itinerary may keep you busy for days with the seemingly endless amount of things to do. Visiting the so-called Golden Ring is like stepping back in time. Golden Ring is a “theme route” devised by promotion-minded journalist and writer Yuri Bychkov.

Having started in Moscow the route will take you through a number of historical cities. It now includes Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Sergiev Posad. All these awe-inspiring towns have their own smaller kremlins and feature dramatic churches with onion-shaped domes, tranquil residential areas, and other architectural landmarks.

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I only visited two out of eight cities included on the route. It is a no-brainer that Sergiev Posad is the nearest and the easiest city to see on a day trip from Moscow. That being said, you can explore its main attractions in just one day. Located some 70 km north-east of the Russian capital, this tiny and overlooked town is home to Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, UNESCO Site.

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Sergiev Posad is often described as being at the heart of Russian spiritual life. So it is uncommon to see the crowds of Russian pilgrims showing a deep reverence for their religion. If you’re traveling independently and using public transport, you can reach Sergiev Posad by bus (departs from VDNKh) or by suburban commuter train from Yaroslavskaya Railway Station (Bahnhof). It takes about one and a half hours to reach the town.

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a great place to get a glimpse of filling and warming Russian lunch, specifically at the “ Gostevaya Izba ” restaurant. Try the duck breast, hearty potato and vegetables, and the awesome Napoleon cake.

Day 7 – Gorky Park, Izmailovo Kremlin, Patriarch’s Ponds

Metro Station: Park Kultury or Oktyabrskaya on Circle Line / Partizanskaya on Dark Blue Line / Pushkinskaya on Dark Green Line

Gorky Park is in the heart of Moscow. It offers many different types of outdoor activities, such as dancing, cycling, skateboarding, walking, jogging, and anything else you can do in a park. Named after Maxim Gorky, this sprawling and lovely park is where locals go on a picnic, relax and enjoy free yoga classes. It’s a popular place to bike around, and there is a Muzeon Art Park not far from here. A dynamic location with a younger vibe. There is also a pier, so you can take a cruise along the river too.

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The Kremlin in Izmailovo is by no means like the one you can find near the Red Square. Originally built for decorative purposes, it now features the Vernissage flea market and a number of frequent fairs, exhibitions, and conferences. Every weekend, there’s a giant flea market in Izmailovo, where dozens of stalls sell Soviet propaganda crap, Russian nesting dolls, vinyl records, jewelry and just about any object you can imagine. Go early in the morning if you want to beat the crowds.

All the Bulgakov’s fans should pay a visit to Patriarch’s Ponds (yup, that is plural). With a lovely small city park and the only one (!) pond in the middle, the location is where the opening scene of Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita was set. The novel is centered around a visit by Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union is considered by many critics to be one of the best novels of the 20th century. I spent great two hours strolling the nearby streets and having lunch in the hipster cafe.

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To conclude, Moscow is a safe city to visit. I have never had a problem with getting around and most locals are really friendly once they know you’re a foreigner. Moscow has undergone some serious reconstruction over the last few years. So you can expect some places to be completely different. I hope my one week Moscow itinerary was helpful! If you have less time, say 4 days or 5 days, I would cut out day 6 and day 7. You could save the Golden Ring for a separate trip entirely as there’s lots to see!

What are your thoughts on this one week Moscow itinerary? Are you excited about your first time in the city? Let me know in the comments below!

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24 comments.

Ann Snook-Moreau

Moscow looks so beautiful and historic! Thanks for including public transit information for those of us who don’t like to rent cars.

MindTheTravel

Yup, that is me 🙂 Rarely rent + stick to the metro = Full wallet!

Mariella Blago

Looks like you had loads of fun! Well done. Also great value post for travel lovers.

Thanks, Mariella!

I have always wanted to go to Russia, especially Moscow. These sights look absolutely beautiful to see and there is so much history there!

Agree! Moscow is a thousand-year-old city and there is definitely something for everyone.

Tara Pittman

Those are amazing buildings. Looks like a place that would be amazing to visit.

Adriana Lopez

Never been to Moscow or Russia but my family has. Many great spots and a lot of culture. Your itinerary sounds fantastic and covers a lot despite it is only a short period of time.

What was their favourite thing about Russia?

Gladys Parker

I know very little about Moscow or Russia for the\at matter. I do know I would have to see the Red Square and all of its exquisite architectural masterpieces. Also the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR. Thanks for shedding some light on visiting Moscow.

Thanks for swinging by! The Red Square is a great starting point, but there way too many places and things to discover aside from it!

Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen

You are making me so jealous!! I’ve always wanted to see Russia.

Moscow is in my bucket list, I don’t know when I can visit there, your post is really useful. As a culture rich place we need to spend at least week.

DANA GUTKOWSKI

Looks like you had a great trip! Thanks for all the great info! I’ve never been in to Russia, but this post makes me wanna go now!

Wow this is amazing! Moscow is on my bucket list – such an amazing place to visit I can imagine! I can’t wait to go there one day!

The building on the second picture looks familiar. I keep seeing that on TV.

Reesa Lewandowski

What beautiful moments! I always wish I had the personality to travel more like this!

Perfect itinerary for spending a week in Moscow! So many places to visit and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I would love to climb that tower. The views I am sure must have been amazing!

I was lucky enough to see the skyline of Moscow from this TV Tower and it is definitely mind-blowing.

Chelsea Pearl

Moscow is definitely up there on my travel bucket list. So much history and iconic architecture!

Thumbs up! 🙂

Blair Villanueva

OMG I dream to visit Moscow someday! Hope the visa processing would be okay (and become more affordable) so I could pursue my dream trip!

Yup, visa processing is the major downside! Agree! Time and the money consuming process…

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