Stains that Tide to Go works best on include ketchup, BBQ sauce, grape juice, tomato juice, coffee, soda, chocolate syrup, tea, and wine. Tide to Go does not perform as well on non-food and drink stains, including ink, grease, blood, and grass stains.Click to see full answer. Accordingly, do Tide pens really work?According to Tide, 72 percent of stains that people experience on the go are the result of food and drink, and that’s what the pen was designed to attack. It works best on stains like ketchup, coffee, and wine; less so on protein stains like blood or grass.Likewise, can dry cleaners get pen ink out? If you get ink on a dry-clean only garment, do not attempt to remove this stain, you will need a great dry cleaning company. The issue with ink stains is that there are many formulations of ink. Ink can be water based, oil based or permanent. Water based inks are the easiest to remove. Hereof, will a Tide pen get blood out? On-the-Go Tips for Removing Blood Stains If available, use Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover. Remove the excess residue from the stain. Press the tip of the Tide to Go Instant Stain Remover onto the stain several times to release some of the stain remover solution. Rub the tip gently across the stain to remove it.How do I remove ballpoint ink from clothes? For ballpoint pen ink Place a paper towel under the stain and sponge it with rubbing alcohol. Use an eyedropper to apply alcohol directly onto the stain or, for a larger spot, pour the alcohol into a small dish, immerse the stained area and soak for 15 minutes. The ink should begin to dissolve almost immediately.