Tide Stain Remover and TSA question

[Anjelica]

Not sure why I don't know this answer but liquids/gels - they don't have to be in a clear container themselves (like travel sized lotion) they just have to be in a clear ziploc type bag correct? Has anyone brought along the tide stain remover "pens" through airport security?

 

[Vijoge]

Yup, put them in your clear quart zip lock.

 

[Jestocost]

Those stain removers will fall into the liquid/gel category. As long as they hold less than 3 oz. (and I believe they are plenty small enough) just put them into a one-quart zip lock with your other liquids and gels. The container itself can be clear or whatever color; it doesn't matter. If it holds more than 3 oz. it will have to go in checked luggage.

 

[CarolA]

All liquids must be in containers of less then 3 oz. And all the contrainers must be in quart size baggie. The tide stain thing would be a liquid.

 

[msr709]

And they will confiscate it because they did to me because I had it my handbag, I totally forgot about it and I was very sad they took it but it was my fault because I forgot it was in my purse. I won't do that again. I love those things!

 

[tjmw2727]

And they will confiscate it because they did to me because I had it my handbag, I totally forgot about it and I was very sad they took it but it was my fault because I forgot it was in my purse. I won't do that again. I love those things!

If you put it in your 3-1-1 ziplock bag they won't confiscate it, if you leave it in your purse they will.

You are allowed to bring liquids and gels in amounts of 3 oz or less as long as they fit comfortably in one quart size zip lock bag. You need to remove the zip lock (3-1-1) bag and place it in the bin separately and your all set.

More info here:
http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm

TJ

 

[NancyIL]

And they will confiscate it because they did to me because I had it my handbag, I totally forgot about it and I was very sad they took it but it was my fault because I forgot it was in my purse. I won't do that again. I love those things!

The TSA wouldn't let you put it in your plastic bag? Or didn't you have one?

 

[2Princes2Princesses]

Just make sure it is Tide to go and not a bleach pen. You cannot take bleach in carryon or checked bags onto a plane.

I guess when the changes first went into effect, some TSA agents were taking the pens, thinking they contained bleach.