Zero Waste Stain Remover Stick by Tangie

These ingredients are typically found in household stain removers. We choose NOT to use them and here is why…

1. ACRYLIC ACID. This acid is very toxic to aquatic life. To us, if it is harmful to aquatic life that it is an ingredient we do not need running off into our waterways and ocean. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG.org), this ingredient is found in brand name stain removers even in LYSOL Disinfectant Spray for Baby’s Room, which received an F rating. ☹ Sometimes it takes more than reading labels to find out what ingredients can be harmful to us. [That’s why you have Tangie] 😊
2. SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES. These are exempt from labeling requirements and regarded as “trade secrets”. There is no way to determine what the individual ingredients are and may include phthalates. These have been linked with aggravation of asthma, headaches, allergic reactions and possible long term central nervous system disorders.
3. CHLORINE BLEACH. Long-term exposure to low levels of chlorine gas could cause permanent lung disease such as bronchitis and shortness of breath.
4. AMMONIA. It is corrosive. The severity of health effects depends on the route of exposure, the dose and the duration of exposure. Exposure to high concentrations of ammonia in air causes immediate burning of the eyes, nose, throat and respiratory tract and can result in blindness, lung damage or death.
5. 1,4-DIOXANE. Any discussion of SLS/SLES must include a discussion of 1,4 dioxane because the manufacturing process of SLS/SLES results in its being contaminated with 1,4 dioxane—a known carcinogen. (NOT to be confused with Dioxin)
6. PROPYLENE GLYCOL. Primarily used as a solvent and an aid to absorption through the skin. The main concerns are that this material may be a primary skin irritant and there are possible links to liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
7. PHOSPHATES. Phosphorous is like a fertilizer in our water system. It increases algae and aquatic weed growth, the oxygen needed for healthy fish and aquatic life is depleted.

PS – We cannot discuss ingredients and not bring up sodium borate.

Sodium borate goes by many names on ingredient labels including borax. We use borax in this stain remover bar.

At Tangie, we believe and trust in the value of the safety database assembled by the Environmental Working Group. So, we understand borax gets a terrible rating on their website. The harm from this ingredient comes in its application.

Borax originates in a powder form. When inhaled, the powder can irritate the eyes and lungs. Personal care companies have been known to add it to their products, which can be harmful with long-term exposure to direct skin contact.

If you are concerned about the borax in this stain remover bar, use the paper wrapper on the stain remover bar as the barrier between the bar and your skin.

PSS – We want you to be totally confident in the ingredients you will encounter using Tangie products. So, we choose to be totally transparent about the ingredients use.

I am not promising that every stain you tackle will come out. Honestly, there are unlimited combinations of stain makers and fabrics that not one single stain remover can remove them all.

What I do promise is that Tangie will be your partner in a healthier, more eco-friendly home. We can and want to give you added value through product education, and waste reduction, while helping you grow your confidence about the ingredients you choose in the areas that matter to you.

I am proud to say that Tangie Stain Remover gets rave reviews from customers, and fortunately, they use the stain remover in way more ways that I ever could. Here are three reviews that might be valuable to your purchase decision making process…

I recently dropped a black printer ink cartridge on my white bedroom carpet. Since I already use the Tangie Stain Remover Bar for my laundry stains, I thought I would give it a try on the carpet. I lightly wet the carpet and rubbed the stain remover over the ink spot then with a clean rag I blotted the spot. I repeated that twice and the stain was gone! I could not believe it, the big black ink spot was gone and still has not come back. – Sharyn

Wow! I’m a messy eater. I dripped garlic butter sauce all down the front of my shirt while eating shrimp one night. I came home, rubbed it with stain remover, let it sit for a couple of days (just because i was too lazy to do it then). I just did the laundry today and the spot is completely gone!! – Amy

As a new, first-time mom, the Tangie Stain Remover Bar has been a life saver! In our household we care about reducing our footprint on the environment so using cloth diapers was a no brainer, however, they can inevitably get stains over time. This stain remover bar takes out all the unfavorable marks that get left behind on cloth diapers, bibs or clothes on those extra messy days! 10/10 would recommend it to anybody with kids and or animals! It really is so versatile and in my opinion, is way better than tide to-go pens (or any other products of a similar nature). – Jasmine

Using good ingredients that really work is important to me, and I assume you expect the same. I can’t help mentioning the good ingredients thing – again. It really is important! I believe what goes in and around the body affects the body, so let’s make it a positive effect.

PS – There is no salt in this Stain Remover stick, so you can confidently use it with septic tanks and in gray water systems. Go ahead, water your yard and garden with any wastewater used in removing stains.

PSS – Proud to say we do the best we can when we can. TangieCo is a carbon-balanced company for office and shipping.

With gratitude,

Angie of Tangie