Style Clothing Care The Best Mini Stain Removers to Tuck into Your Purse or Carry-On Bag Red wine spills don't stand a chance against these top-rated stain remover pens and wipes. By Katie Holdefehr Katie Holdefehr Instagram Website Katie Holdefehr is the associate editorial director at RealSimple.com. She was previously the senior home editor at the brand, covering everything home-related, from cleaning and organizing to decor and paint colors. Before joining Real Simple, she was an associate editor at Apartment Therapy. She also spent three years at Martha Stewart Living, where she wrote feature stories and assisted on photo shoots for the crafts department. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 2, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Amazon Are you prepared for red wine stains on your dress or coffee drips on your favorite white shirt? These are the types of stains that you don't want to set, so it's helpful to treat the spot with a stain remover right away. That way, there's a better chance you'll be able to save the garment once you're able to give it a proper cleaning later. But which is the best stain remover pen or wipe to keep in your purse or slip into a coat pocket when there are so many options? We checked out several stain removers on the market, and here are the ones we recommend: Emergency Stain Rescue Stain Treaters Amazon View at Amazon ($17 for 25) Real Simple senior editor Brandi Broxson tests hundreds of products every year, so when she recommends a stain remover, we know it has to be good. Her pick: these stain-treating wipes that are peroxide- and chlorine-free and safe to use on clothing, linens, and carpets. Grandma's Secret Spot Remover Amazon View at Amazon ($9) Where is the proof that Grandma's Secret Spot Remover really works? Just check out the more than 1,200 five-star reviews it's collected on Amazon. It's effective on oil, ink, and makeup stains—so keep one in your desk drawer, one in your laundry room, and a third in the car. BootRescue Leather Wipes Amazon View at Amazon ($10 for 10) Keep these wipes in your purse or desk drawer to clean scuff marks or salt stains on your boots. They're formulated without harsh chemicals, so you don't have to worry about washing your hands afterward, and they're individually wrapped so you can toss one in your pocket or clutch. This company also makes a version specifically for cleaning leather handbags. Dry-Clean Safe Dryel Stain Pen Amazon View at Amazon ($26 for 2) Got a stain on your delicate silk work blouse? Don't worry, Dryel has a stain pen that's safe enough to use on even dry-clean-only fabrics. Tide To Go Pen Amazon View at Amazon ($8 for 3) PSA: The Tide To Go pen is the best stain remover pen on our list, and it also comes in a mini version. Just 4 inches long, you can toss this stain pen into your tote bag or suitcase. The stain-fighting formula works well on coffee, tea, and wine stains (but is less effective on grease, blood, and oil stains). Shout Wipe & Go Wipes Target View at Target ($4 for 12) These individually packaged stain-lifting wipes can go with you anywhere, but we'd recommend keeping some in the car to wipe up coffee spills along your commute to work or to clean dirt stains after picking the kids up from soccer practice. How to Remove Every Type of Stain, in One Simple Chart Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit