FOLEX Instant Carpet Spot Remover review

FOLEX is on this list as a stain lifter, not an odor remover. The company describes a water-based, non-ionic surfactant that removes pet accidents, grease, ink, red wine, coffee, blood, food and most old stains from colorfast carpet, upholstery and other materials that can be safely dampened with water. There is no rinsing, vacuuming or waiting: apply a generous amount, agitate gently and blot with a clean cloth, then let the material dry. FOLEX says it is safe around children and pets when used as directed, odor-free and free of solvents, VOCs, CFCs and petroleum. Because it is not enzymatic, it will not break down the uric acid that causes lingering urine smell, so use it after an enzyme cleaner to remove any mark that remains. FOLEX sells through retailers, so we list the price as pending. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test it.

Who it is for

Lifting the visible stain left after urine, blood or food once the odor is handled.

Price

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US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Water-based, non-ionic surfactant formula
• No rinsing, vacuuming or waiting
• Works on colorfast carpet, upholstery and materials that can be safely dampened
• Odor-free and non-flammable, with no solvents
• Safe around children and pets if used as directed

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Fastest routine here: apply, agitate, blot
• Strength: No chemical smell left behind
• Strength: Handles many non-urine stains too
• Weakness: Not an enzyme cleaner, so it targets stains rather than urine odor
• Weakness: Mattresses are not named on the product page
• Weakness: Sold only through retailers, so the price is pending

Key facts

• Formula: Non-ionic surfactant
• Rinse needed: No
• Scent: Odor-free
• Solvents: None

Where it ranks

FOLEX Instant Carpet Spot Remover is No. 8 in our Best Mattress Stain and Urine Cleaners verdict.