by Donna Marie Gray

Created on: June 19, 2008   Last Updated: July 18, 2008

Having raised three children, and cared for 12 grandchildren over the past thirty years, I know what impossible stains are. Besides the children, I have a husband who is quite possibly more sloppy than any of the kids could be. Therefore, I have tried just about every conceivable product and concoction available for stain and spot removing. There has been only one product that has ever removed each and every stain fast, effectively and forever.

This product has been on the market for over 30 years. I have been using it since my kids were toddlers. I have never seen this product advertised, but it is known as the original miracle formula. It is an instant carpet spot remover, making spots vanish before your eyes. It can also be used on upholstery and clothes. It is non-flammable, non-toxic, non-magnetic and odor-free. The name of the product is FOLEX.

This carpet spot remover is unbelievable. At one point I went to the store to replace my bottle and couldn't remember the name of it. I mentioned to the salesman that whatever it was, it came in a white bottle or jug (depending on size). I explained that the only way I could describe the product was to call it an unbelievable miracle cleaner. He knew instantly what I wanted and took me to the shelf where it was kept in sizes from hand held spray bottles to gallon jugs.

It is very simple to use. Simply spray on to the stain. Rub it in with your finger tips. Blot with an absorbent cloth. That's it! Really! The stain is completely gone. It will not reappear later as stains often seem to bleed back up through the carpet. It is safe and effective on wool carpeting, nylon and blended pile, even my delicate Oriental carpet. I have also used it on my upholstered dining room chair seats.

Finally, the proof of this stain and spot remover was evident when I had professional cleaners come in to clean all of my carpeting. There was a stain on the dining room carpet which appeared to be similar to a wine or grape juice stain. It left a pinkish hue when they finished cleaning. Although the gentleman tried to reassure me that it would fade as it dried, I decided to introduce him to my bottle of FOLEX. He applied the spray to the stain, rubbed it in with his fingers, and... you got it! Completely gone! He had been somewhat skeptical because he was sure the cleaning products his company used were the best.

Even though this product can also be used for walls and woodwork, I have never bothered to test it. There are, after all, many other products for that purpose. I just wouldn't waste this miracle stain remover as I am sure these are secondary uses. Since carpet stains and spots are among the most difficult cleaning challenges, this is the primary purpose of FOLEX. If there ever was a product on the market for anything that you could not live without... this will be the one!

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