Stain Removal Help From the Experts

Got a question? Here you can find our most frequently asked questions.

Product Related Questions

: Each product has clear instructions for use. Please see our dedicated product pages on our website or the back of pack information for instructions.
: No. You will need to continue using your usual detergent. Vanish products have been formulated for use alongside your detergent not to replace it.
: You will find the whole range of Vanish products in your usual supermarket. Alternatively, you can visit our individual product pages for more information on specific retailers.
: Seek urgent medical attention taking the product and packaging with you.
: Wash immediately with plenty of cold water and seek medical advice.
: It is perfectly safe to use Vanish on your clothes without fading colours. If however you have any doubts about using Vanish on any of your garments always test a small area first.
: We do not recommend using bleach with Vanish products. If you are looking to brighten your whites we recommend our Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder or Gel.
: Vanish is suitable to use at all laundry temperatures. Our Vanish Oxi Action Stain Remover Powder removes stains even at 30 degrees.

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Stain Removal Questions

: If you are using Vanish on delicates, we recommend our Oxi Action Laundry Booster Gels. These formulas are safe to use on silk and wool and effectively remove stains, eliminate odours and brighten colours or whites.
: Vanish can be used on all coloured clothes, even your dark items. For the best stain removal results on your black garments, we recommend using Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Powder. It removes stains and odours, as well maintaining colours including darks!
: No, you cannot use our stain remover products on carpets. These products should only be used with your laundry and you should always follow the instructions on the back of the packaging. To remove stains from your carpet and keep them smelling fresh, we recommend our Vanish Carpet & Upholstery range.
: To tackle tough stains we recommend using our Pre-Treat products in combination with our Oxi Action Laundry Booster Range. Our Oxi Advance products have a multi-benefit formula which removes stains, eliminates odours and brightens colours or whites.

Clothing Care Questions

: To prevent colour fading we recommend using our Oxi Action Laundry Booster gels or powders. The Oxi Action formula has multi-benefits including stain removal, odour elimination and colour brightening.
: To keep clothes smelling fresh we recommend using our Oxi Action Laundry Booster gels or powders. The Oxi Action formula has multi-benefits including stain removal, odour elimination and colour brightening. For more information about clothing care, check out our handy articles.
: At Vanish, we help clothes live longer lives. By adding a dose of Vanish to every wash you can remove stains, eliminate odours and brighten colours or whites.

Clothes Live Longer With Vanish

So much used but still wearable clothing ends up in UK landfill every year – 350,000 tonnes of it. You can give your worn-out clothes a new lease of life by reviving old fabrics, patching holes and upcycling garments into something completely new. With a little help from Vanish, you can get to work treating stains, mending wear-and-tear, and learning how to repurpose clothes to help them live longer lives.