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Tea is a national treasure, either enjoyed as the perfect morning pick-me-up, an essential component of catch-up chats or a ‘hug in a mug’ when you need it most. With Brits consuming around 60 billion cups per year, there are bound to be some spillages – whether on a white shirt at work or at home on your upholstery. Thankfully with our range of Vanish products, there’s something to treat every type of tea stain.

How to remove tea stains from coloured clothes

To remove tea stains from coloured clothes, try to treat the garment right away, rather than letting it dry. Take a clean, damp paper towel or cloth and dab the stain until you have removed as much as possible. Make sure you dab — rubbing will only worsen the stain. Then, use Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel or Multi Power Powder and follow these easy steps:

Stains on coloured clothes

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Oxi Action Multi Power Gel

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Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Powder

Instructions

  1. Dissolve 1x cap of Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Gel l or 1x scoop of Vanish Oxi Action Multi Power Powder in 4L of warm or cold water (max 40°)
  2. Soak item for up to a maximum of 1 hour for colours or up to a maximum of 6 hours for whites
  3. Wash as usual with your detergent and add another scoop of power or gel to your washing machine
  4. Important: Before using Vanish, you should always follow the usage instructions on the packaging and follow its care advice.

How to remove tea stains from white clothes

To remove tea stains from white clothes, you’ll have to treat them differently. If you can, don’t let the stain dry – and carefully blot with a clean paper towel to remove as much tea as possible. Then use Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder with these easy instructions:

Stains on white clothes

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Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder

Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder

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.

How to remove tea stains from fabric sofas

To remove tea stains from fabric sofas, remove the excess by blotting the tea with a paper or cotton towel. Then, using Vanish Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Spot Treatment Spray, follow these simple steps:

Stains on fabric sofas

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Vanish Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Spot Treatment Spray

Vanish Oxi Action Carpet & Upholstery Spot Treatment Spray

Instructions

  1. Spray the product onto the sofa and leave for 5 mins (max)
  2. Blot away with a clean, absorbent cloth
  3. Repeat as many times as necessary

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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