Which bottle
Wine, coffee, beetroot, berries, gravy and sweat
Use Enzyme Powered.
See Enzyme PoweredSalad dressing, butter, olive oil and suncream
Use Pro Formula.
See Pro Formula
The gentle method for linen
- 1Blot, don't scrubPress a clean cloth onto the stain. Scrubbing can roughen linen fibres and leave a pale patch.
- 2Spray and wait 1–3 minutesSpray the right bottle until the stain is wet through. Don't let it dry on the fabric.
- 3Wash as the label saysWash at the label temperature. Air-dry, check the stain has gone, then iron while the linen is still slightly damp.
Linen blends and old linen
Linen-cotton and linen-viscose blends are common in summer clothes. Viscose needs extra care, so patch-test first and follow the label. For vintage or heirloom linen, test a hidden corner and treat one stain at a time.
Top tips
- Never iron over a stain: heat sets it.
- Store linen clean and fully dry to stop yellow spots appearing in the cupboard.
- Natural linen can soften and lighten slightly with every wash; that's normal.
Questions
Blot, rinse from the back with cold water, spray Enzyme Powered, wait 1–3 minutes and wash. Air-dry and check before ironing.
Yes on washable linen. Patch-test first, especially on blends, and use it in a well-ventilated room.
Usually from scrubbing, which roughens the flax fibres. Blot and spray instead of rubbing.
