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Sonic Stain Remover
Would this thing actually work? It's described as an ultrasonic stain remover that "will remove virtually any clothing stain, no matter how stubborn." The fact that the ad copy keeps repeating the phrase 'utilizes ultrasonic technology' without actually explaining how or why it's supposed to work makes me skeptical. I guess the ultrasonic sound waves are somehow supposed to break up stain particles? If it did work as advertised, it would be useful. (via Red Ferret)Posted By: Alex | Date: Tue Apr 05, 2005 | Permalink |
Total Comments: 28
Category: Business/Finance
Category: Business/Finance
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I just bought the Tide Buzz machine for $9.77(Canadian) at XS Cargo. I had a gravy stain on a shirt that had set for a couple days. I had tried Shout, Stain away, Oxy and just letting it sit with liquid detergent on it, none of it worked. The Tide Buzz got it out no problem and saved the shirt from the garbage. Ten bucks well spent.
Posted by Pammy66 in Canada on Tue Jan 24, 2006 at 05:05 PM
I bought a GC Ultrasonic Stain remover from the website above. It removed Ink Stain and Grass stains from my Son's sport kits without scrubing. A bit more expensive than the Buzz, but the design is slick and it does the job. Very pleased with it.
Posted by Mary Richards, in UK on Tue Mar 28, 2006 at 01:37 AM
Sorry the website did not appear above.http://www.ultrasonic-stain-remover.com
Posted by Mary Richards, in UK on Tue Mar 28, 2006 at 01:39 AM
I tried Tide Buzz today. It doesn't work well with ground in perspiration stains, but it cleaned my wedding ring pretty nicely. Put your ring in a shallow dish and cover with water. Turn on (normal setting) and place the ultrasonic tip close to the ring and go around it. Don't need to touch the ring. It will excite the water which will even clean the dirt from engraved letters. It's fun buzzing water and watching water drops vaporize. Glad I only paid $10 for it.
Posted by rcozer in Canada on Tue Oct 10, 2006 at 01:08 AM
I bought a buzz for $12 and have already more than recouped my money in stains removed. I even removed an old paint mark from a favourite shirt using lighter fluid as the couplant. If you put some detergent and water in a small container you can even clean jewellery.
I guess one of those pond fogger devices could also work well. I know that the ultrasonically generated stream hurts if you put your finger in it.
Posted by Trevor in Ontario on Wed Oct 18, 2006 at 09:44 AM
I guess one of those pond fogger devices could also work well. I know that the ultrasonically generated stream hurts if you put your finger in it.
Bought the tide buzz today for 1.99 at Christmas tree shop and refills for 59 cents who cares if it doesn't work now thats a deal!!
Posted by Jason in Pawtucket Rhode island on Thu Jun 19, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Like Mary Richards, I have also used the GC ultrasonic stain remover. It removed ink stain and curry. I tried everything and nothing worked. Now i use it all the time on my 6 year ,s clothes. A bit pricy but does the job and a good long term investment. I am really pleased with it.
Posted by Joyce Eigbokhan in UK on Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Skidmarks?...
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Posted by ok on Sat Apr 11, 2009 at 09:05 AM
U got skidmarks on you, with a name like Rod ya betr wach owt 4 dem zpeed bumps!
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