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How to Remove Ketchup Stains

Act fast to make it easier to remove ketchup stains. The Vanish formula can help make the stain removal process much easier.
How to Remove Ketchup Stains
You’d be hard-pushed to find a house in Denmark without at least one bottle of ketchup 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 Laundry Booster gel to pre-treat and then wash your stained clothing. Or, for carpets and upholstery, use our powerful Carpet Care & Upholstery Spray.
Read on for instructions on how to get best results with Vanish and how to remove ketchup stains from your fabrics.

How to remove ketchup stains from clothes

To remove ketchup stains from clothes, first use a spoon to scrape off any ketchup 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 Laundry Booster Gel to treat the stain using these simple steps:
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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 ketchup stains from white clothes

To remove ketchup stains from white clothes you’ll need a different product to when you’re removing ketchup stains from coloured clothes. Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Gel 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:

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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pour 2ml of gel on the stain and rub as needed (max. 10 minutes).

  2. After pre-treatment, wash as usual adding 100ml of Vanish gel to your detergent.

How to remove ketchup stains from shoes

To remove ketchup 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 ketchup from carpet or upholstery

To remove ketchup 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 & Home Textile Spray, for the ultimate stain removal action and odour elimination in these easy steps:
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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 ketchup 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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