How to Remove Stains from Linen?
Linen doesn’t have to be hard to care for, treat stains immediately with the power of Vanish.
Compared to cotton, linen is a heavier and stronger material, making it a common choice for bedding, tablecloths, and napkins. Because of this, your linen items can go through a lot – from protecting your table at big family dinners to keeping you warm at night. Vanish can help you keep your linen stain-free so you can love it for longer.
Even though linen is a super absorbent material, we recommend a three-step process with either the Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Powder or Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel. The powerful Oxi Action formula banishes stains, brightens colours and removes odours in just one wash. Plus, when you wash your clothes with Vanish, the deep hygiene action* gives your linens a deep clean. All you have to do is either pre-treat, soak or use in-wash to get the optimum results.
Read on for more information on how to remove troublesome stains from your linen.
*removes stains for a hygiene boost.
Read on for more information on how to remove troublesome stains from your linen.
*removes stains for a hygiene boost.
How to remove stains from tablecloths
Your tablecloth can work over-time to protect your table from breakfast, lunch and dinner. From the full English fry up to the classic Sunday roast, spills and splashes from food and drinks are a common issue that can threaten your linen tablecloth.
Pre-treating is going to give you the best chance of getting stains out of your tablecloths. If you’ve found yourself with stains like fruit juice or curry stains on your tablecloth, you can pre-treat with Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Powder or for food oil stains, Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel has got you covered:
Pre-treating is going to give you the best chance of getting stains out of your tablecloths. If you’ve found yourself with stains like fruit juice or curry stains on your tablecloth, you can pre-treat with Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Powder or for food oil stains, Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel has got you covered:
Powder:
Mix 10g of powder with equal amount of water, stir for 30 seconds.
Apply the mix on the stain.
Rub stain as needed
Clean and dry the scoop before placing back into the tub.
After pre-treatment, wash as usual.
After pre-treatment, wash as usual.
Gel:
Pour 2ml of Vanish gel directly onto the stain and gently rub.
Leave the product in contact with the stain for 10 mins max
After pre-treatment, wash as usual or rinse thoroughly.
Are stains on your tablecloth sticking around? Give them a soak in either the powder or gel before washing. Simply add 1 scoop of powder, or 100ml of gel, into 4L of warm or cold water (max 40°), and then leave it to soak for 1 hour (max) for colours and 6 hours (max) for whites. After, just wash as usual with an extra dose of Vanish in the washing machine.
How to remove stains from linen clothes
Crisp shirts, soft trousers or pretty jackets – there are limitless ways you can wear linen. But when you get a stain on your favourite item it can understandably be frustrating. If you’re looking to remove stains like sweat and makeup from your linen clothes, pre-treat it with Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel before putting it in a wash. If the stain is from something like deodorant or hair dye, then Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Powder is your go-to pre-treat product. Simply follow these steps:
Gel:
Pour 2ml of Vanish gel directly onto the stain and gently rub.
Leave the product in contact with the stain for 10 mins max
After pre-treatment, wash as usual or rinse thoroughly.
Powder:
Mix 10g of powder with equal amount of water, stir for 30 seconds.
Apply the mix on the stain.
Rub stain as needed
Clean and dry the scoop before placing back into the tub.
After pre-treatment, wash as usual.
If your stain is difficult to remove, feel free to give it an additional soak in the right Vanish product for your stain. Just add 1 scoop of Vanish powder, or 100ml of Vanish gel, to 4L of warm or cold water (max 40°). Allow to soak for a maximum of 6 hours for white clothes or 1 hour for whites. Then, just wash as usual with an extra dose of Vanish in the washing machine.
After pre-treatment, wash as usual.
If your stain is difficult to remove, feel free to give it an additional soak in the right Vanish product for your stain. Just add 1 scoop of Vanish powder, or 100ml of Vanish gel, to 4L of warm or cold water (max 40°). Allow to soak for a maximum of 6 hours for white clothes or 1 hour for whites. Then, just wash as usual with an extra dose of Vanish in the washing machine.
Important: Always follow the instructions on the label of the Vanish packaging. Read the label on the garment before cleaning. If unsure, you can always patch test a small, inconspicuous area of the item.
Linen care tips
Wrinkles galore: Linen is well known for its ability to wrinkle and crease, so to keep your items looking great, take an iron to them to smooth out any imperfections. Hanging them up in a wardrobe and folding them will also stop them from creasing.
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 for colour fastness by testing a hidden area of the fabric, rug or carpet.
- For best results it may be necessary to repeat parts of the process.
- 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 for colour fastness by testing a hidden area of the fabric, rug or carpet.
- For best results it may be necessary to repeat parts of the process.
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