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Bedding & Mattress Cleaning Tips

Remove unwanted stains and odours with the help of Vanish. Cleaning mattresses doesn’t have to be a mission.
Mattresses & Bedding
There’s nothing better than climbing into a clean, fresh-smelling bed at the end of a long day – and nothing worse than a mattress and bed sheets that feel dingy and dirty! Luckily, Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Powder and Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel remove stains, brighten colours and neutralise odours for the perfect clean. Vanish makes cleaning your bedding and mattress easy, giving you superior results first time around - for a bed that’s not only beautifully clean but smells and looks amazing too!
For your mattress, our Vanish Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Vacuum Up Powder will help to remove deep-down dirt in just a few simple steps.
Read on for instructions on how to get best results when cleaning your bedding and mattress with Vanish.

How to clean your mattress

We spend one third of our lives in bed, so the regular usage can mean mattresses can get dirty. But enjoying a cleaner mattress is easy with Vanish Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Vacuum Up Powder. For best results, follow these simple steps:
How to clean your mattress

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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pass a vacuum over the mattress to get rid of any dust.

  2. Before use, shake the Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Vacuum Up Powder bag thoroughly to maximize product coverage. Pull the sealing strips from the bottom of the pouch and remove completely.

  3. Hold the bag by the handle and shake to distribute the powder evenly on the mattress. Do not add water.

  4. Using a soft brush, immediately brush the Vanish Carpet Powder thoroughly into the mattress.

  5. Allow the powder to work until the mattress is completely dry (approximately 20 minutes). Keep the room ventilated during drying and vacuuming.

  6. Vacuum up the dried powder thoroughly.

How to remove stains from mattresses

For best mattress stain removal results, use Vanish Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Spot Treatment Spray on the affected area of your mattress. Our powerful formula is designed not only to lift stubborn stains, but to eliminate strong odours too – making it the perfect product for mattress stains. Just follow these simple steps:
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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Spray the stain remover spray on to the stained area.

  2. Rub the product into the mattress gently.

  3. Let the stain remover spray soak in for up to 5 minutes.

  4. Wipe the area with a clean damp cloth.

  5. Important: Using Vanish Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Spot Treatment Spray avoids getting your mattress overly wet (as you may with a soapy solution), reducing the chance of damaging the mattress significantly. Allow for ventilation to dry your mattress before re-dressing the bed.

How to remove blood stain from mattress

Spotting a blood stain on the mattress might well fill you with dread, but with Vanish Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Spot Treatment Spray you can clean it away easily. The fast-acting formula not only lifts stains but also removes odours from deep within, leaving you with a fresh mattress once more. Simply follow these three easy steps:

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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. If it’s a fresh, wet stain, blot it with a clean absorbent cloth, cotton towel or paper towel first, to help remove any excess moisture. If it’s already dried, there’s no need to worry. Move onto the next step either way.

  2. Spray the stain remover onto the blood stain and leave for a maximum of 5 minutes.

  3. Blot the blood stain, and then remove any leftover product with a clean cloth.

  4. If blood is on your sheets or pyjamas as well, take a look at our tips on how to remove blood stains from your bedding and clothes too, as well as carpets.

How to clean coloured sheets & bedding

To clean your bed sheets and bedding, use our Vanish Oxi Action Power Powder or Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel. All you need to do is put one scoop of powder, or dose of gel in every wash with your usual detergent. The deep hygiene action* in the Vanish formula gives your bedding a deep clean in the wash. If they need a boost of extra bright colour, however, use either product with the pre-soak method below:
*removes stains for a hygiene boost.

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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pour 100ml onto the stained item, gently rub and then soak in 4L of water.

  2. Soak colours for 1 hour max.

  3. After soaking, wash as usual or rinse thoroughly.

  4. For best results on stains, rub before rinsing.

How to clean dingy white sheets

When we wash our white sheets once a week to keep them fresh, our bright whites can start to look dull, and grey. The good news is that the power of Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder means that you can clean your white sheets without bleach and achieve instantly whiter bedding in just one wash.
 
Use Vanish in these easy steps:
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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add one scoop (60g) to 4L of water.

  2. Soak whites for 6 hours max.

  3. Soak colours for 1 hour max.

  4. After soaking, wash as usual or rinse thoroughly. For best results on stains, rub before rinsing.

Tips

Storage: Not many people consider the implications of storing their white bed sheets, but this can affect their quality. Make sure you keep your white sheets in a clean cupboard or drawer and store dark colours separately.

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.

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