What's New

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

June 16, 2026

improved

Shop search + filters and a calmer look

  • 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_circleFixed Cumulative Layout Shift caused by the icon font loading — pages no longer jump as they load.

June 15, 2026

new

Phase C tools shipped

  • 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

AI Stain Detector with follow-up questions

  • 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

Premium tier with Stripe

  • 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

Phase B tools

  • 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

1,000 stain × material guides

  • 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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