What happens if you leave
Letting the stain remover sit too long.
Ironically, some stain removers can cause more damage to fabric if they're left to sit on a stain. Make sure to read and follow instructions, particularly when it comes to how long the stain remover should treat a stain.
No, you shouldn't leave Vanish Carpet Cleaner overnight. You should always follow the timing recommendations in the instructions. All instructions can be found on the back of the packaging. If you have a tough stain, a second application may be required.
Our products are specially designed to be safe on coloured clothes without fading them, in turn, helping you to keep them bright for longer. Simply follow the instructions below for using Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel or Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Powder to brighten colours in your laundry.
Instructions. Add one scoop (60g) to 4L of water. Soak whites for 6 hours max. Soak colours for 1 hour max.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. What happens if you leave Vanish on for too long? Vanish is a cleaning solution, so if you leave the product on your garment for too long you run the risk of fading your item. To keep your items in pristine condition, always follow the instructions on the back of the packaging.
Breastmilk Stains
Since milk is a protein-based stain, you need to use enzymatic stain removers such as Zout, Biz, or Puracy- available in most supermarkets.
Leave to soak for a maximum of 1 hour for colours and 6 hours for whites. Add an extra scoop of Vanish to your wash alongside your normal detergent to help your clothes live longer!
The choice between liquid detergent or powder detergent ultimately depends on your laundry needs. Powder detergents are ideal for cost-conscious households dealing with heavy soiling, while liquid detergents are great for everyday washing and pre-treatment.
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: EYE CONTACT: Causes serious eye damage. INHALATION: May give off gas, vapor, or dust that is very irritating or corrosive to the respiratory system. SKIN CONTACT: May cause pain or irritation, redness. INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed, may cause burns to the mouth, throat, and stomach.
For set-in stains, allow the spray to penetrate overnight or up to a week. For fabrics prone to color change, do not let stand longer than 5 minutes. Do not treat the garment while wearing it.
After soaking, wash as usual with regular detergent or rinse thoroughly. Tough stains may require repeat applications.
Using too much solution
Using a lot of stain remover on one small stain can cause irreversible damage to your clothing, and may not even lift the stain. Instead, use the suggested amount of remover and complete the full stain removal process.
The longer the stain is left on, the deeper and richer the color will be. For consistent color, use careful timing. Never allow any stain to dry on the wood surface—it will prevent the clear finish from adhering and cause other issues.
The consequences of over-staining the bacterial smear typically result in the loss of the distinct morphological features of the bacterial cells and thus cannot be interpreted easily. Excess staining may degrade the bacterial cell wall and over-strain the entire bacterial slide, reducing accuracy.
What happens if you leave Vanish on for too long? Vanish is a cleaning solution, so if you leave the product on your garment for too long you run the risk of fading your item. To keep your items in pristine condition, always follow the instructions on the back of the packaging.
When do I use Whites vs Pinks? It's advisable to use Whites (liquid or powders) on white clothes as the formulation includes optical brighteners which leaves your clothes 3X brighter and whiter. Pinks is recommended for all colours including black.
Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White is our most effective and superior formula. Whilst our standard Oxi Action formula provides amazing stain removal and whitening, our Oxi Action formula eliminates odours, whitens whites and performs deep hygiene action* alongside tackling tough stains!
It's safe enough to use on delicate items like wool and effectively removes stains, brightens colours and gets rid of odours in just one wash. Plus, the formula has deep hygiene action*, to give your clothes a thorough clean every time.
Soak: Fully dissolve 1 scoop (60g) in 7L of warm water (max 40°C). For best results soak colours for max 2h & for whites 2h+.
If I leave Spray 'n Wash® Laundry products on my clothes for longer than five minutes, will it clean the stain better? No, Spray 'n Wash Laundry products should not be left on the garment longer than five minutes. Leaving a product on a garment longer than recommended may damage fabrics.
If left long enough milk does stain clothes, but it's nothing that the Vanish Oxi Action formula can't tackle.
They're sneaky, and while they may look colorless while still wet, as soon as they're dried, they'll leave a yellow-ish color on your baby's clothes, and an off-putting smell of, well, old milk!
Baby spit up often contains a combination of milk, formula, and stomach acids, which can leave behind unsightly stains on clothes. The proteins and enzymes in these fluids can cause stains to set quickly.