How to Remove Stains from a Dress

We all know the feeling of digging out our favourite dress to wear for an upcoming event, only to realise there’s a nasty stain down the front (how had we missed it?!). Luckily, Vanish’s fast-acting Oxi Action formula is designed to lift even the toughest of stains, our powder format can be used on everyday fabrics and our gel format can be used on delicates too.

Available in gel and powder form, Vanish can be used to treat even tough, set-in stains in three simple steps: pre-treat, soak and then wash.

For best results when removing stains from your dresses, follow the specific instructions below. Finally, don’t forget to check out our hub of fabric stain removal articles for more top tips on how to deal with different materials.

We often dread spillages on silk or satiny materials more than any others due to the delicate nature of the fabric - likewise with those made from materials like chiffon and linen. But don’t worry! Vanish gel is suitable even on these premium materials and works quickly and efficiently in removing those unwanted marks.

We sometimes worry about washing our bright and bold coloured dresses for fear of them fading. That’s why both Vanish Laundry Booster Powder and Vanish Laundry Booster Gel are designed to tackle even the toughest of stains while locking in the colour of your treasured fabrics! For best results, you have the option to soak your clothes, or pre-treat your tough stains. Just follow these simple instructions:

White dresses are the perfect match for those summer parties, but this beautiful, sun-loving colour is possibly the most unforgiving when it comes to stains. Luckily, with Vanish, there’s no need to panic.

Our Vanish Crystal White Powder is designed to provide whiter whites even after 50 washes* – even at 20°!

For best results removing stains from white dresses, just follow these simple steps:

*vs. greyed fabrics