Buyer’s Edge Where Can I Find It?

Q: Your column is must reading every Sunday, and now there are two products I need help finding. The first is a cleaner called FOLEX. I have checked the supermarkets with no luck. The second item is a shoehorn that sits on the back heel of the shoe. You do not have to hold it. It stays in place while you push your foot into the shoe. Thank you. — Kay Laurenzo, Stone Mountain

A: Thank you for reading, Kay. I found both of the items you were seeking. FOLEX carpet spot cleaner works on most fabrics and materials that are safely cleaned with a liquid product. It removes pet stains, oil, red wine, ink, coffee, blood, rust and makeup. You can find 32-ounce spray bottles of

FOLEX for $5.98 each at Lowe’s, 4950 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Chamblee, 770-220-0153. Lowe’s stocks FOLEX on aisle 1, bay 14.

As for that hands-free shoehorn you’re looking for, it’s called a Foot Funnel. The device doesn’t require any bending, and it’s designed to help anyone who has difficulty sliding into their shoes. Made of smooth, flexible plastic, the Funnel slips on the back of the shoe so that

you can easily insert your foot — even from a sitting position. Then, when your foot is in place, simply pull up on the heavy-duty strings to easily remove the device. You’ll find Foot Funnel for $16.95 at Foot Fittr, 2161 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, 404-325-9944. A professional in orthopedic and diabetic shoe fitting, owner Joseph Larche has offered a variety of orthopedic footwear and orthotics locally for nearly 20 years.

COURTESY Foot Funnel, an alternative for those who have difficulty using long-handled shoehorns, is designed to fit most shoe styles and sizes.