
How to Remove Old Stains From Clothes

It might be that you’ve rediscovered a favourite top from times gone by and have no idea how that mysterious splodge got down the front of it. Or perhaps you’ve spilled wine down your favourite dress on a night out and weren’t able to act fast on the stain.
Whatever your reasons for dealing with an old stain – there’s every chance you’ll still be able to rectify the garment with Vanish. Our super-boosted Oxi Action formula in our pink range is designed to lift even set-in stains. Not only that, it’ll also brighten colours and remove odours too! With Vanish, the deep hygiene action* gives your clothes a thorough clean in-wash, so they come out fresh every time. Simply treat items in three simple steps using Vanish: pre-treat, soak or wash.
Read on for more information on how to get the best results when treating old stains with Vanish.
Can Vanish remove old stains?

How to remove stains from clothes after drying
To treat these, use Vanish Oxi Action Powder following these simple steps:

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- Free from dyes, fragrances & chlorine
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add one scoop (60g) to 4L of water.
- Soak whites for 6 hours max.
- Soak colours for 1 hour max.
- After soaking, wash as usual or rinse thoroughly. For best results on stains, rub before rinsing.
- Important: Always follow the usage instructions on the Vanish packaging. Do not use on finished or coated surfaces - for example wood, metals etc.
- Removes stains, keeps colours bright and eliminates odours in a cold wash (30°C).
How to remove stains after washing clothes
Most of the time we’ll decide to try washing stained clothes in the washing machine with our normal detergent in the hope that this will do the trick. But this is often not enough – especially with tougher to treat or particularly old stains. But don’t worry – Vanish can get to work on these in no time, just follow the same steps as in the above section.

Tips
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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