I read on one review that it leaves a stain. Is that true, and if so how bad is the stain and how long for it to go away?
605436
I bought this for a disabled friend. In the worst case scenario someone who is attacking him will get a face full of spray which may also deposit on clothing. In such a situation who cares about stains? If through incompetence or accident someone sprays themselves I don't know since my friend hasn't needed to use his. However, my son who is a SWAT team officer tells me it usually washes off and/or out with cold water. Personally if I had to defend myself I wouldn't be worrying about stains.
605437
Don't know if it leaves a stain or not, but even if it does, it won't be nearly the stain one would create in one's trousers if startling a bear with no Bear Spray on hand.
2273434
No, it does not leave any stains. It is a clears liquid and dries very fast.
1225972
I have had mine for years and cook/warm up everything in it including chili and tomato base dishes that usually stain anything. It has stained a little, but it is not that tomato type stain that you would expect. It is more light grayish in spots and not much of that. I am surprised it has not stained more than it has given the amount of use over the years. It does not affect the taste at all.
1574166
This is just like any clear soapy liquid. If you get it on something, it won't stain if you clean it within a reasonable amount of time. If left for weeks or months, it may eventually turn brownish.
70614
I suppose it depends on what you use it for and how you use it. It is not "stain proof" and it is plastic. However, mine still looks great; after lots of use, it's not stained and it is not dirty looking. It is a decent product.
1233639
I have not experienced any staining. It is clear and washes out with soap and water.
312172
I have used the product extensively and have no evidence of staining. It is an oil with wax suspension, however. But if it were on my clothes there is no evide nice of staining and the oil was removed by washing.
673099
Sorry, I haven't used this product yet. I panicked when I saw a stain, purchased the product but was able to remove the stain without it. Good luck
2195932
It's clean - just stained. I've found that it will come off eventually through normal use. If you clean it immediately after use it vastly reduces staining. You can also soak it in a 10% bleach solution to both sterilize and whiten it, but I don't do this too often because I'm concerned that the bleach could prematurely age the plastic. Honestly a little staining doesn't bother me enough to bother trying to bleach it - a quick dip to sterilize and then rinse is all I usually bother with.
249923
Mine is great. I use it all winter on my 1920 Glenwood cookstove to slow cook and braise. Thus far I've had no probs with staining but I don't think it's much to worry about at any rate. I use Bar Keepers friend to clean any stubborn enamel. It works great and does not scratch. It's an old product made from rhubarb.
139136
No this doesn't stain. It does sting a little the first few times you use it. Amazing how it works!!! It makes me sleepy within 30-40 minutes of using it.
1496932
I haven't really had any problems with staining...but I also am careful with it.
1939437
Hmmm!?! I don't think it will be difficult to remove. Staining I'm not sure about. It doesn't seem to leave a residue, but don't know.
1326253
mine has stained horribly, and nothing I do seems to get it out. But it still works the same as when it looked clean.
502435
It usually requires 3 hours cause it seems more like a stain than dye. It's really good stuff. It just takes awhile. Just keep checking it
322520
No. If anyone is worried about staining, be sure to dissolve the color tablet fully in water instead of letting it sit against the tub. (Even though I've had it sit directly on the tub as the tub has been filling, and it has not stained. They wash up easily.) But once it is fully dissolved, there is nothing left to leave a stain or a residue. You can do this by filling up the tub first, or by dropping it in a cup of water. The water is just colored. It isn't a staining color. Even when you dip a cup into the water, usually the water that you have in the cup, looks clear. Yet, the color in the tub can be dazzling and strong, depending on how many tints you use. My kids have used these for years, in many different tub types, and with lots of tub toys. We have never had a stain. Hope this helps.
232334
Ditto to what Ken Baxter. It does discolor. But it's not a big issue for me.