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Ink & Stain Remover
Ink and stain remover pen
Budget · bottom third of laundry
Quick take
In short: what each side says
AI panel · Reviewers · Buyers — each opened up in full further down ↓
Best on Perplexity (avg #1.0), weakest on Gemini (#19.0)
Reviewers agree Amodex works well on fresh stains and skin or hard surfaces, but results on set or permanent-marker stains on fabric are inconsistent.
Owners love Amodex's powerful stain-removal performance even on old, set-in marks across fabrics and surfaces, though results vary by stain age and type, and application requires patience and…
The juries split — Divided. Check both sides before you commit.
The verdict
What the panel makes of it.
Amodex Ink & Stain Remover is a liquid treatment made by Cyclo Chemicals. The company introduced it in the 1960s in the United States. The formula works on wet or dry ink, ballpoint pen, and marker without damaging most fabrics. Teachers, office workers, and parents use it to remove pen marks before washing clothes. AI assistants currently rank it number sixteen for best stain removers.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Model by model?
How each AI sees it.
Best on Perplexity (avg #1.0), weakest on Gemini (#19.0) Averaging across the AI panel, Ink & Stain Remover sits around #10.0 this snapshot.
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Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
Video reviews?
What reviewers actually say.
AI summary of 3 reviews · as of Jul 2026
Reviewers agree Amodex works well on fresh stains and skin or hard surfaces, but results on set or permanent-marker stains on fabric are inconsistent.
What they praise
- Effective on fresh ballpoint and marker stains on plastic and other hard surfaces
- Simple application with a brush or toothbrush
- Works on a wide range of stain types beyond ink, including grease and food stains
- Gentle, soap-based formula rather than a harsh chemical spray
What they knock
- Struggled to fully remove an old, set-in permanent marker stain from fabric
- May require multiple applications and long soak times to see results
- Requires scrubbing effort and can leave faint residual marks even after repeated tries
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What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 484 buyer ratings of the Ink & Stain Remover from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
484 ratings · 7 written
across 3 retailers
What owners single out
In their words
“This stuff is incredible! No matter the stain, or how long it's been on the fabric, or even if it's been in the dryer - Amodex removes it! I am so impressed with this product; I always have it on hand. Thank you, Lowe's, for carrying this amazing product!”
mike44nh · verified purchase · lowes.com
“2nd time buying! Works surprisingly well for fountain pen ink stains but it still depends on how long the stain has been there and how much ink was spilled. A while ago I got a few drops of document-grade ink on my uniform shirt but I used Amodex as soon as I got home and reduced it to barely a shadow. After a few weeks of washing the ink is completely gone.”
cdpsyba · verified purchase · shopee.ph
as of June 25 · 484 buyer ratings?
Act three · ★ new
Do they agree?
Put the machine's rank and the owners' score in one frame, settle it with a verdict, and answer the only question that matters: should you buy it?
The disagreement
Where the juries actually split.
Amodex Products
4.5/ 5
the warmest read in the room
Clean With Confidence
1.5/ 5
the toughest read in the room
What splits them
One reviewer found it barely faded ink stains on polyester fabric and would not buy it again, while the other two reviewers reported near-c…
AI #1 and owners 4.1★ don't share the critics' split.
AI #1owners 4.1★Per-critic scores from the video reviews above?
The bottom line
So should you buy it?
The AIs’ #1 pick in Laundry. Owners back it at 4.1 / 5; critics keep reserve at 3.2 / 5 — One reviewer found it barely faded ink stains on polyester fabric and would not buy it again, while the other two revie….
Frequent rivals?
What it competes against.
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- Instant Carpet Spot RemoverFolexAmodex leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- Spot RemoverGrandma's SecretAmodex leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
- To Go Instant Stain Remover PenTideAmodex leads 1–0 · 1 shared$2.98–$28.4Read
- Stain SolutionThe LaundressAmodex leads 1–0 · 1 sharedRead
Frequently asked
What buyers want to know.
Does Amodex work on fresh ink stains?
Reviewers confirm it works well on fresh ballpoint and marker stains, especially on hard surfaces like plastic and skin. Results on fabric depend on the stain type and how set it is.
How do you use Amodex?
You apply it with a brush or toothbrush and scrub the stained area. Reviewers note that it may require multiple applications and soaking time to see full results.
Will Amodex remove old, set-in ink stains from fabric?
Reviewers are split on this. One found it barely faded ink on polyester fabric, while others reported near-complete removal on cotton. Old stains typically leave faint residual marks even after repeated attempts.
Is there any way to get the rest of this pen ink out of my jacket?r/laundry
Amodex works best on fresh stains. If the ink is old or deeply set, reviewers found that even multiple applications may not fully remove it, especially from synthetic fabrics.
Who should use Amodex?
It is best for parents and households dealing with fresh ink, marker, or crayon marks on hard surfaces, skin, or lightly stained fabric. It is not recommended for old, deeply set stains that need quick removal.
Does Amodex work on stains other than ink?
Yes. Reviewers found it effective on a wide range of stains beyond ink, including grease and food stains. The formula is soap-based rather than a harsh chemical.
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The recap
Where it stands today.
- PositionBest rank #1 across 1 intent tracked (climbed 1 this week).
- FootprintStrongest in Best Stain Removers (#1).
- TraitsMost often described as “gentle”.
- Closest rivalAdvanced Gel Stain Remover (1–0 across 1 shared intent).
- MakerBy Amodex — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.
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