I use RAVE only for "special" items because they are SO expensive. I fully recognize that they do the very BEST job of any cleaner, anywhere. They don't use any harmful chemicals that will (eventually) ruin your things, make white things dull, etc. To my knowledge, there is no other "master cleaner" here in the Valley, so they can afford to charge the prices they charge. But you could almost buy a new item after having it cleaned several times, for the price you will pay. My suggestion: Save them for those very, very special things and pay the price - happily!