By Melissa Fassel Dunn.

Random Review Wednesday: The best stain remover ever

My family is messy.

Like, really messy. We went through a “drawing period” with my youngest during which she drew (daily) on herself, the walls, the rugs, furniture, really anything. It was a nightmare. She has mostly gotten over that habit, but one time, while at a vacation home, she drew a happy face on the rental’s couch. She later drew its twin on our brand new couch at home.

Luckily I had found – and travel with – Grandma’s Secret Spot Remover.

It works on almost everything. I’ve removed stains, using this, from:

• the vacation home couch – ink
• my couch – ink
• clothing – red wine
• painted furniture – Sharpie
• hardwood flooring – Sharpie

I am constantly finding mystery stains and Grandma’s Secret Spot Remover is my go-to. You only need a few drops and it smells like oranges. Even better, it is an environmentally safe, biodegradable, non-toxic formula. It contains no chlorine or phosphates.

You may need to be patient. Here’s the method I use:

1. Ideally, test on an inconspicuous spot to make sure you don’t damage your stained item.
2. Apply a few drops to the stain. Rub gently.
3. Wait. Let it sit as long as possible.
4. Wipe off. It may come off completely or you may need to repeat steps 2 and 3 a few more times.

Note: Do not use this on leather! The citrus-leather combo doesn’t work well.

Grandma’s Secret Spot remover comes in a variety of packs and sizes, and also offers a carpet cleaner, which I have yet to try: