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If your shirt is turning into a canvas for your lunch, it's time to try one of these reviewer-vetted stain removers.

Below, we’ve curated a list of the very best cleaning and stain-removing products available. They all have glowing reviews and high user ratings and can be used on everything from clothing to rugs, carpets, upholstery and more.

Keep them close at hand any time you’re eating something that you know will likely end up either on your person or surroundings and you won’t have to worry about causing a scene or leaving permanent damage. Pick them up and get ready to rest easy.

A reader favorite is Miss Mouth's Messy Eater stain treater spray. It may be marketed for parents, but the stain-fighting power works on everything from smashed baby food to spilled smoothies. Plus, the gentle water-based formula is great for more sensitive upholsteries and fabrics.  

Promising review: "The best stain remover on the market! So far for me, it’s removed pasta sauce, red wine, soy sauce, and ketchup from clothing and sheets. The bottle doesn’t leak, and it works extremely well. If you use this as a pre-treatment for a stain, don’t forget about it like I did. I let it sit for too long (over a day) and my shirt was left with a ring around where the stain was. But that was on me! This remover is super easy to use." —tenels02

Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in four sizes and multi-packs).

I'll admit that I use this Woolite cleaner more for pet accidents than food stains, but have found it works just as well for food and drink spills on rugs and upholstery. I love that it has a scrubber at the top of the can; it's super easy to use and it can eradicate even the nastiest of stains with a bit of elbow grease. It used to annoy me that it comes in packs of four, but each one is so versatile and handy that I find myself to turning to it over and over again for all manner of stains (and you can now buy them individually).

Promising reviews: "Knocked over ginger ale all over couch and carpet. Grabbed the cleaner and was pleasantly surprised. did great!!!!!!!" —Katie Turner

"It cleaned greasy food stains off two fabric dining chairs and an unknown stain off my carpet. The stains were noticeable, but not dark (not tomato sauce, for example). Before using it for real, I tested it on an already-ruined chair of the same fabric - two tests, one day apart from each other. I rinsed the foam out of the applicator brush after the first test, and there was enough moisture left on the applicator the next day that the second test left a water mark. Don't rinse the applicator --just let the foam dry. The only negative is that the push button on my can is super hard to depress, and I have great hand strength. This could be a problem for some people." —Annie

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a four-pack).

This vegan laundry stain remover gets out everything from food stains and dirt to grease and blood. It basically will erase all of those hard-to-get-out stains without the use of any harsh chemicals. Just wet the stained area of clothing with water, rub the stain stick over it then wash your clothing with the rest of your laundry. You don't need to wash it immediately — if you decide to put your laundry off a little longer it'll still work.

Promising review: "Our kitty cat had an upset tummy and on the first night we had our brand-new white organic quilt, threw up quite a bit on it. I had little faith in it working, but amazingly, my first try with it and IT WORKED 100%!!! I AM A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE! 😍” —michelemassoni

Get it from ShadyCreekFarmNC on Etsy for $4.25 (originally $5).

I remain utterly devoted to my Wine Away. It's the perfect food and drink stain remover, though I've been known to use it on dirt, mud and vomit stains as well. (What can I say, I have an elderly dog.) Sommeliers, bartenders and maître d’s have long sworn by this trusty, never-fail wine-spill solution, which I learned firsthand when I was a hostess in fine dining restaurants right out of college. It’s one of those cleaning products that work on even the most unexpected messes.

Promising review: "Awesome product! I had an unfortunate accident where a guest knocked over a glass of port wine from an end table which splashed on white window shades, white window sills, white baseboards, taupe-colored painted walls and white with dark beige carpeting. I left it that way for a few days in order to research the best way to hopefully clean it up without negative results... I eventually landed on a source in the UK which spoke specifically about Wine Away Red Wine Stain Remover... I used it today, after days of doing nothing, mostly because I was afraid to make it worse. Lo and behold! I completely cleaned the window sills, the window shades, the baseboards, the walls and the carpeting! You cannot even tell it happened. No stains or color change to the carpet or the walls or the white painted surfaces. Before you try or use anything, buy this. It cannot be beat! I was afraid I might have to hire a professional to clean the carpet and that I might have to completely repaint walls, but no. I cannot recommend this product more highly! You will not be disappointed, I guarantee it." —Sharon Hamilton

A bottle of Folex spot remover will make even the toughest of stains disappear from furniture, carpets and other fabric surfaces. This includes wine stains, pet accidents, lipstick smeared into furniture and more. It truly can make all sorts of horrific stains disappear quickly, and there's no rinsing or vacuuming involved. To use, apply to the stain, gently agitate with your fingers, and blot with an absorbent cloth. It is non-toxic and won't irritate the skin. 

Having a Tide stick on hand is an absolute must for everyone, regardless of whether they're a known spiller or not. It's a lifesaver when you're on the go and can't change your clothes thanks to the powerful solution that breaks down stains while the microfiber tip lifts and absorbs the mess. It doesn't have bleach, but is good enough to use on things like ketchup, sauces, wine, coffee and more.Promising review: "Everyone should seriously carry one in their bag and car, so freaking useful. Just last week, I wore a white sweater for a lunch meeting, and of course, stain ensues. Luckily, I had a tide pen in my purse and was squeaky clean in under 60 seconds before my next meeting. Stain, what stain? That's a YEP from me!" —Ms. Hala

Grandma's Secret stain remover is a solution with serious stain-removing prowess — like, good enough to clean pen marks from a white leather couch. It can remove oil, grease, ink, grass, and blood stains.

Promising review: "I don’t know what’s in this stuff, but it works great on greasy food spots, tomato-based food spots, mustard, wine and the mystery spots that you don’t notice until your clothes come out of the dryer. Even then, most of the set-in spots will go away after using this amazing product. It’s also taken out the remainder of chewed gum (peeled off) from a pair of jeans. It’s better than other pre-treat products. It works very very well." —Jennifer Bechtel

This popular stain remover is made with a thick gel formula and features a built-in scrubby brush so you can work a stain out quickly and easily without harming even the most delicate fabrics. It's powerful and strong and works on everything from food stains and more.

Promising review: "Phew... this saved me 3 T-Shirts from getting ruined. I'm an active parent of a 3 year old, and I run into messy situations. Whether it's ketchup, bit of oil, food while feeding my kiddo, etc. You name it, I get my shirts dirty. I've tried pretty much just about everything else and I thought my activewear was toast.. so much so that I bought new shirts. I am so thankful this came up on a google search for me and I tried it.. IT WORKS! I've previously tried the sprays, powders, baking soda, etc all the crap you think of, nothing worked. Thankfully due to this little brush and some magic and elbow grease, I was able to get it out. I am so thankful and I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone with a toddler or anyone that can't stand still and is active around the home and outside." —Amazon customer

From grass stains to dirt, food and wine detritus, this spray gets the job done on clothing, upholstery and rugs or carpets. It's fast-acting, chlorine-free and color-safe so you don't have to worry about damaging your clothes.

Get it from Target for $3.89 (also available in a refill size).

This multi-tasking stain remover is made with natural bio-enzymes that are safe for both your skin and the environment. It can cut through and remove anything from grease, fat and oil to fruit, blood, ketchup and more. It is specifically formulated for washable fabrics only, like nylon, cotton and wool. Avoid using it on silk, carpets or upholstery.

Promising review: "I have used this on several types of stains (food, grease, dirt, and pen marks). It’s gotten all the ones caught before washing. Those stains not found until after washing….it’s helped to rid of a few. Overall I love this product. It’s easy to use with the gentle rubber scrubber on top to help rub it in." —Melissa K.

Get it from Amazon for $8.79 (also available in a three-pack).

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