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Tide Buzz, a new stain-removal system from Procter & Gamble and Black & Decker, uses a cleaning solution and ultrasonic energy to clear stains from clothing before laundering. You insert a bottle of Tide's solution into the unit's base and put a "stain-catcher pad" under the spot. Then you gently rub the unit's cleaning wand over the stain, dispensing a buzz of ultrasound.
The electric ultrasonic unit cost us $50, which includes a 10-ounce bottle of solution and a supply of pads; replacement solution costs $5, as do 15 pads.
We tested the Buzz on ketchup, chocolate syrup, mustard, used motor oil, lipstick, grass, ballpoint ink, and ...