How to Remove Cola and Soft Drink Stain | Vanish (2024)

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If you're wondering, “does cola stain?”, the answer is yes. But, thanks to Vanish, it's easy to get cola and soft drink stains out of clothes. For the best results, we suggest using Vanish Oxi Action Powder or gel for coloured clothes and Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder or Gel on whites.

Usually water will completely remove the stain, but if any remains, apply a wet spotter and a few drops of white vinegar. Cover with an absorbent pad and let it stand as long as any stain is being lifted. Change the pad as it picks up the stain. Keep the stain and pad moist with the wet spotter and vinegar.

In most cases, using cold water is recommended for soda-stained clothing. Cold water helps prevent color bleeding and sets the detergent for optimal stain removal. However, for heavily soiled items or certain fabric types, warm water may be more appropriate. Refer to the care label for guidance.

Steps to Remove Sport Drink Stains

Brush off any excess from the garment before rinsing under running water. The higher the water pressure, the easier it will be to remove. Pour Tide HE Turbo Clean Liquid directly onto the sport drink stain. Make sure you completely cover it and let set for 5 minutes.

Soda stains can be washed out if you persist. If the stain has set in or been years on a garment, it may be hard to save, but it's not impossible. Repetitive soaking and spot treatment will be the best way to remove a dried, old stain.

Blot excess and run cold water over the stain immediately. Pour Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid directly onto the soft drink stain and rub gently. Let it stand for 5 minutes.

Simply sprinkle baking soda onto a wet stain, leave it overnight and you'll be surprised by the results. Not only will the stain likely be gone, but so too will any related odors – no need for an additional paste. As long as you cover the entire area of the stain with baking soda, it should do the trick!

The acetic acid in vinegar acts as a disinfectant and reacts with the baking soda to lift stains. This combination is also great for brightening whites. With a little bit of scrubbing and leaving the paste to set for 30 minutes, I was able to almost remove the stains completely from my white jeans.

Brightened into white shirts with this easy hack. Make a paste with equal parts hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and water. Cover, stain and leave for 30 minutes to an hour. Brush extra paste and launder as usual.

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Flush with cold water. Apply a heavy duty liquid detergent to stain, allowing it to stand 5 minutes. Flush with cold water. To remove remaining traces of color, re-apply pre-wash to stain and cover with a paste of sodium perborate bleach for 15 minutes.

“Use a solution of 50 percent vinegar and 50 percent water on the stain. Apply liberally and then treat with laundry soap and water. “DO NOT put the garment in the dryer until you have seen that the stain is gone,” he warns.

Because Coca-Cola contains carbonic, citric, and phosphoric acids, it's great for tough stains and dissolving rust.

Mix together – two cups of warm water, a squirt of washing-up liquid and one tablespoon of white vinegar to make a cleaning solution. Add the cleaning solution to a spray bottle (if you have one) or pour a small amount, enough to cover the stain, and leave for two minutes.

Baking soda is truly a miracle product! Leave the baking soda over the affected area for several hours at least. Using a clean spray bottle, spray a solution of soapy water (regular dish detergent is perfect) over the area and use a clean cloth to rub any remaining stain.

Mix together – two cups of warm water, a squirt of washing-up liquid and one tablespoon of white vinegar to make a cleaning solution. Add the cleaning solution to a spray bottle (if you have one) or pour a small amount, enough to cover the stain, and leave for two minutes.