
Revive Wardrobe: Repairing Clothes

How to fix clothes that are stained
It’s easy to think that stains and odours make your clothes un-wearable, but the super-boosted formula in our Oxi Action Liquid helps your clothes live longer. It breathes new life into your favourite garments by removing stains, eliminating odours, whitening whites and keeping colours bright. As well as working wonders on everyday fabrics, such as cotton and polyester, Vanish is also safe to use on delicates, like wool and silk. What’s more, it also provides deep hygiene action*, to give older garments a thorough clean in the wash. Here’s how:
*removes stains for a hygiene boost.

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- 1st Time Amazing Stain Removal
INSTRUCTIONS
- Apply 2ml of liquid and rub into the stain using the top of the dosage cap.
- Leave it on the stain for 10 minutes maximum.
- After soaking, wash in machine as normal with 60ml of Vanish.
- Use in every wash to help your clothes live for longer!
- Lifts stains, eliminates odours and keeps colours bright.
Repairing clothes through fabric patching
You can choose a patch that’s a similar colour and material or make a feature of it by going for an embroidered patch – like many people who are sewing a patch on jeans for aesthetic reasons, not because they’re repairing jeans. If you’re not confident with a needle and thread, then an iron-on patch is easiest. Follow these simple steps:

INSTRUCTIONS
- Tidy up the hole by cutting off loose threads.
- Choose a patch that’s 1.5cm-2cm bigger than the hole (or cut to size, rounding off the corners).
- Place a piece of scrap fabric underneath the hole, inside the garment, to stop the front and back of your clothing sticking together.
- Iron on the patch according to the instructions, moving the iron to apply even heat.
- Either remove the scrap fabric from inside or, if the patch is holding it firmly in place, just trim away the excess.
- You can reinforce the patch by sewing around the edge, too.
How to reuse old clothes
There comes a time when an item of clothing is so well loved it can’t stand up to being worn in the same way anymore, regardless of how well you’ve been removing stains, reviving colours, and mending clothes with patches. At this point, garment repair can take the form of garment upcycling. Repurpose old clothes into something new, such as a:
- Coin purse
- Tote bag
- Hair accessory
- Cushion cover (perfect for old jumpers/shirts)
- Patchwork quilt (an ideal new life for baby clothes)
- Draught excluder (re-using those laddered tights)
- Denim shorts (mending jeans through shortening the legs)
- Shirt dress (repurposing old shirts)

General advice
- Please refer to the packaging for specific product usage and advice.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. Store the product only in the original container and always fasten the lid.
- Do not expose product to direct sunlight.
- Before use check if colours may bleed by testing a hidden area of the fabric.
- For best results it may be necessary to repeat parts of the process.
More clothing care tips
How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Clothes
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Read our tips on making more eco-friendly fashion choices.How to Get Rid of Old Clothes
Read our handy guide to getting rid of old clothes responsibly.