What's New

New tools, improvements, and fixes — in reverse chronological order. StainScout is built in public; every release lands here.

June 17, 2026

new

Deeper guides + 6 new editorial articles

check_circleHand-written unique sections for the 25 most-Googled stain × material combinations — each now opens with a 'Why X on Y is tricky' intro, a 'Common mistakes to avoid' callout, and a real-world tip.
check_circle6 new long-form articles, all first-person and opinion-driven: a side-by-side test of 7 carpet stain removers, a deep dive on wool care, why pet urine smell keeps coming back, the science of hard water stains, an honest look at 'natural' cleaners, and the 5 stains that ruin clothes most often.
check_circleStain × material guides now adapt to the surface: laundry steps (warm cycle, dryer) are dropped automatically on hard surfaces and non-machine-washable materials.
check_circleFAQ entries on guide pages now match the surface — porcelain, marble, glass, and other hard surfaces get rinse-and-dry guidance instead of machine-wash instructions.

June 16, 2026

improved

check_circleAdded a search bar on the Shop page — search across every product by name, category, or use-case.
check_circleAdded filter chips for category and use-case (Pet, Baby & Kids, Natural, Fragrance-Free, Hard Water, and more).
check_circleToned down tool picker cards to a consistent teal accent — less rainbow, more classy.
check_circleWelcome emails now go out when you create an account, with a few starter tool links.
check_circleSitewide banner that reminds you when your washing machine clean is overdue.
check_circleSaved history page now has summary tiles and teal accents.
check_circleAdded a /changelog page (this one) and a PWA install prompt for repeat visitors.
check_circlePerformance: Cumulative Layout Shift dropped from 0.55 to 0.00 — pages no longer jump as they load.

June 15, 2026

new

check_circleStain Treatment Timer — guided multi-stage timer for the 6 most common stains.
check_circleCleaning Solution Mixer — DIY recipes scaled to your bottle size.
check_circleWashing Machine Cleaning Schedule — never forget to run a clean cycle again.
check_circleShrinkage Risk Checker — pick a fabric, temperature, and dryer setting to see the risk.
check_circleWash Temperature Converter — decode the dots on your care label.

June 12, 2026

new

check_circleSnap a photo of a stain — Claude vision identifies it with a confidence score and gives 1–3 possible candidates.
check_circleFollow-up Q&A lets you refine the result ("Was the spill recent?", "What was the source?").
check_circle5 free scans per month, unlimited with Premium.

June 8, 2026

new

check_circle$2.99/month or $19/year for unlimited AI scans, AI Laundry Chat, ad-free reading, saved favorites, and PDF downloads.
check_circleStripe checkout in live mode with webhook-driven activation.

June 4, 2026

new

check_circleStain First Aid — pick a category and get immediate dos & don'ts in 10 seconds.
check_circleStain Removal Quiz — 3 questions and we point you at the exact guide.
check_circleCare Label Builder, Cost Calculator, Drying Time Calculator, Hard Water Calculator.

June 1, 2026

new

check_circle50 stains × 20 materials = 1,000 dedicated removal guides, each one prerendered for SEO.
check_circleAdded 6 hard surfaces (marble, granite, ceramic, glass, stainless steel, concrete) to the material library.
check_circle28 in-depth material care guides with photos.

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