Removing Stains from Dresses:

We all know the feeling of digging out our favourite dress to wear for an upcoming event, only to realise there’s a nasty stain down the front (how had we missed it?!).

Luckily, Vanish’s fast-acting Oxi Action formula is designed to lift even the toughest of stains, our powder format can be used on everyday fabrics and our liquid format can be used on delicates too.

Available in liquid and powder form, Vanish can be used to treat even tough, set-in stains in three simple steps: pre-treat, soak and then wash.

For best results when removing stains from your dresses, follow the specific instructions below. Finally, don’t forget to check out our hub of fabric stain removal articles for more top tips on how to deal with different materials.

Can you use Vanish on delicate dresses?

We often dread spillages on silk or satiny materials more than any others due to the delicate nature of the fabric - likewise with those made from materials like chiffon and linen. But don’t worry! Vanish Oxi Action Liquid is suitable even on these premium materials and works quickly and efficiently in removing those unwanted marks.

Can you use Vanish on delicate dresses?

How to remove stains from a coloured dress

We sometimes worry about washing our bright and bold coloured dresses for fear of them fading. That’s why Vanish Oxi Action Liquid is designed to tackle even the toughest of stains while locking in the colour of your treasured fabrics! For best results, you have the option to soak your clothes, or pre-treat your tough stains. Just follow these simple instructions:

How to remove stains from a coloured dress

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Vanish Oxi Action Liquid

Vanish Oxi Action Liquid

Instructions

  1. To pre-treat, dispense liquid directly onto the stain.
  2. Gently rub the stain with the liquid and leave for a maximum of 10 minutes.
  3. Add 60ml of liquid to your regular wash and wash as usual.
  4. Important: Always check the label on any garment you are treating or washing to ensure you don’t damage the fabric.

How to remove stains from a white dress

White dresses are the perfect match for those summer parties, but this beautiful, sun-loving colour is possibly the most unforgiving when it comes to stains. Luckily, with Vanish, there’s no need to panic.

Our Vanish Oxi Action Liquid is designed to provide whiter whites even after 50 washes* – even at 30°!

For best results removing stains from white dresses, just follow these simple steps:

*vs. greyed fabrics

How to remove stains from a white dress

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Vanish Oxi Action Liquid

Vanish Oxi Action Liquid

Instructions

  1. Mix 60ml of Vanish Oxi Action Liquid in 4L of warm water (max 40°).
  2. Soak your silk dress for a maximum of 6 hours in the solution.
  3. If your dress is machine washable, wash it as usual with your normal detergent and an added scoop of Vanish powder. If it isn’t machine washable, hand wash it as normal – always adding the extra dose of Vanish into the soak.
  4. Whiter whites aeven after 50 washes*

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.

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