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How to Remove Tomato Sauce Stains

Act fast to make it easier to remove tomato sauce stains. The Vanish formula can help make the stain removal process much easier.
How to Remove Tomato Sauce Stains
You’d be hard-pushed to find a house in Britain without at least one bottle of tomato sauce stowed away. A breakfast butty’s best friend and a delicious dip to so many dishes, our love for it is undeniable –but as most of us will know, this household favourite can make a mighty mess on once-spotless clothes.
Luckily, Vanish allows you to do just this – simply use our Oxi Advance powder or gel to pre-treat and then wash your stained clothing. Or, for carpets and upholstery, use our powerful Gold Oxi Action Carpet Care & Upholstery Spot Treatment Spray
Read on for instructions on how to get best results with Vanish and how to remove tomato sauce stains from your fabrics.

How to remove tomato sauce stains from clothes

To remove tomato sauce stains from clothes, first use a spoon to scrape off any tomato sauce residue. Next, blot the stain carefully using a clean, damp paper towel or cloth to soak up as much as you can, being careful not to rub it into the material as this will smear the stain more. Finally, use Vanish Oxi Advance Multi Power Gel to treat the stain using these simple steps:
How to remove tomato sauce stains from clothes

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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pour 2ml of Vanish gel directly onto the stain and gently rub.

  2. Leave the product in contact with the stain for 10 mins max.

  3. After pre-treatment, wash as usual or rinse thoroughly.

  4. Important: Before using Vanish, you should always follow the usage instructions on the packaging and follow its care advice.

How to remove tomato sauce stains from white clothes

To remove tomato sauce stains from white clothes you’ll need a different product to when you’re removing tomato sauce stains from coloured clothes. Vanish Oxi Advance Crystal White Powder will help to keep your white clothes white whilst removing stains and eliminating odours.
First, gently remove as much of the stain as possible with the side of a spoon. Then blot the stain without smearing using a clean, damp paper towel or cloth. Finally, follow these quick and easy instructions:
How to remove tomato sauce stains from white clothes

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INSTRUCTIONS

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

  2. Apply the mix on the stain, leave for 5 mins max.

  3. Rub stain as needed.

  4. Soak whites for 6 hours max.

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

How to remove tomato sauce stains from shoes

To remove tomato sauce stains from your shoes, you should first assess the material. If your shoes are made from materials such as cotton, nylon and polyester, follow the same steps you would for removing stains from clothes based on whether they are white or coloured, and make sure you put them in a mild wash – being sure to remove shoe laces first.
How to remove tomato sauce stains from shoes

How to remove tomato sauce from carpet or upholstery

To remove tomato sauce from your carpet or upholstery, dampen the affected area with cool water to stop the stain from setting. You’ll then need to scrape the excess off with a spoon or butter knife. Then use Vanish Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Spot Treatment Spray, for the ultimate stain removal action and odour elimination in these easy steps:
How to remove tomato sauce from carpet or upholstery

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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Open the nozzle and spray around 15cm from the stain.

  2. Leave for a maximum of 5 minutes, and then blot with a clean white absorbent cloth so you can see the stain being removed.

  3. Sorted! If it’s an extra stubborn stain, simply repeat Steps 1-2 until it vanishes.

  4. So many meals have tomato sauce as the sidekick, which means a splodge here and there is a common case. But with our vast range of Vanish products, fixing the problem is always a possibility – with minimal elbow grease required.

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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