How to Remove Ink Stains

Ink stains don’t have to ruin your favourite items. Treat them quickly with the Vanish Oxi Advance formula.
How to Remove Ink Stains
From writing your weekly shopping list to jotting down important notes or doodling during a meeting, the pen is a reliable tool we use each and every day– until it leaks. 
We’ve all experienced a pen-related mishap before, where ink has spilled and left a ghastly stain on our favourite clothing items – but thankfully, with Vanish, it’s never been easier to remove ink stains from shirts, cottons or linens.
Vanish will remove your ink stains with our easy-to-follow steps; just pre-treat and wash as usual with Vanish Oxi Advance Multi Power Gel to get the best results. Read on for more information on how to remove ink stains from fabrics.

How to remove ink stains from clothes

It doesn’t matter if it’s an unfortunate pen explosion or a smear from ink that hasn’t dried, it can be tempting to throw your ink-stained items away. But don’t worry, the Oxi Advance formula is strong enough to tackle the worst ink stains with a pre-treat and a wash. It can remove stains, keeps colours bright and neutralise odours in just one wash. Plus, with the deep hygiene action* in Vanish, your clothes will get a deep clean in-wash too! Just use Vanish Oxi Advance Crystal White Gel for whites and Vanish Oxi Advance Multi Power Gel for colours to remove ink stains from cotton.
When tackling ink stains, it’s always best to blot – not rub – any excess ink to stop it from spreading before you apply Vanish.
*removes stains for a hygiene boost.
How to remove ink 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. Got yourself a stain that just won’t go? Feel free to repeat these steps as many times as necessary until it’s gone.

  5. Important: Vanish can remove ink stains but always read the packaging label before use. While the powerful Oxi Advance formula can remove a multitude of stains from everyday fabrics, Vanish is not able to remove ink stains from leather or carpets.


How to remove ink stains from jeans

It makes no difference if it’s an oil-ink stain from a permanent marker or water-based ink from a regular pen, if you’re looking to remove ink stains from khakis or jeans, Vanish gel can tackle it. You can wash them like you would your everyday cottons, just simply follow the instructions above.
How to remove ink stains from jeans

How to remove biro stains from fabric

Found a biro stain on fabric? You don’t have to relegate that favourite top or bed sheet to the recycling pile; just follow the instructions above for how to remove ink stains from clothes and you can fix that pesky stain. Luckily, our Vanish Oxi Advance Crystal White Gel for whites and Vanish Oxi Advance Multi Power Gel for colours is safe to use on delicates as well as everyday fabrics, so even if it’s a silk top or woollen jumper that’s fallen prey to the biro, you can still remove the stain. Plus, the powerful formula will eliminate odours and brighten your clothes at the same time. Discover more about how to remove stains from fabric with Vanish.
Important:

Always make sure you read the label on the stained garment before use. If you’re unsure, test on a small, unnoticeable area before application.
How to remove biro stains from fabric

Tips

Don’t tumble dry: Like most stains, if not fully removed when wet don’t tumble dry the garment as it will set the stain in, making it even harder to remove. If the item needs to dry, let it air dry slowly and away from heat.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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

  2. Soak whites for 6 hours max.

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

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


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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