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Is Vanish worth it?

11 replies

JammyDodger101 · 01/05/2023 13:58

Hi!

Has anyone tried Tesco’s own brand Oxy powder/spray for removing stains? Is it worth a shot or should I stick to the extremely overpriced Vanish brand?

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ferneytorro · 01/05/2023 14:29

Stick to vanish, well If it’s the white one. Just bought the powder after using an own brand and the difference is very noticeable.

there was an interview with a football kit chap on five live (professional team) he mentioned vanish and the presenter hurriedly said “other brands are of course available “ kit man - yes but none of them work as well”.

Highworth · 01/05/2023 14:34

I have the vanish soap bar and it lasts ages.

Mrsjayy · 01/05/2023 14:36

I use Astonish I get it in Savers occasionally the £shop its just as good as vanish imo

JammyDodger101 · 01/05/2023 14:45

ferneytorro · 01/05/2023 14:29

Stick to vanish, well If it’s the white one. Just bought the powder after using an own brand and the difference is very noticeable.

there was an interview with a football kit chap on five live (professional team) he mentioned vanish and the presenter hurriedly said “other brands are of course available “ kit man - yes but none of them work as well”.

Do you mean this one? Is it safe to use on colours?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vanish-Fabric-Remover-Action-Crystal/dp/B007GX5FCW/ref=asc_df_B007GX5FCW/?linkCode=df0&hvadid=309874391974&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15640649190305271286&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1007308&hvtargid=pla-653359445015&psc=1&th=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-housekeeping-4796945-is-vanish-worth-it

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Lcb123 · 01/05/2023 14:49

Yes I always get Tesco or Aldi version, it works just as well

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 01/05/2023 14:49

Highworth · 01/05/2023 14:34

I have the vanish soap bar and it lasts ages.

I love Vanish bars, but they get harder and harder to find!

ferneytorro · 01/05/2023 14:59

Yep. I only use it on whites. For stains on other stuff (not that we have many as 2 adults and a 13 year old) I do use a generic spray.

Tzimi · 15/02/2025 09:40

I'm well impressed with my Vanish stain remover pre-wash stick! I used it on some tomato sauce stains on a T-shirt. I had already washed the shirt, but the stains hadn't come out fully. I wet the shirt, rubbed the stick into the area, & washed it again. It completely got rid of the stains! It must be over 20 years old, but it still works perfectly!

Nanny1983 · 15/02/2025 09:42

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 01/05/2023 14:49

I love Vanish bars, but they get harder and harder to find!

You can get them in savers . I bought one last week .

Tzimi · 18/02/2025 10:17

Nanny1983 · 15/02/2025 09:42

You can get them in savers . I bought one last week .

I still use my deodourant stick-style one, which I've had for maybe even 30 years!

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