Who owns Vanish?
Vanish is owned by Reckitt (the United Kingdom, LSE: RKT).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Slough
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1983
- Category
- Home care › Laundry › Fabric softener & stain removal
- Parent ticker
- LSE: RKT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Vanish
Vanish is a stain removal brand best known for its pink Oxi Action powder, which uses an oxygen-releasing bleach that works on coloured fabrics where chlorine bleach would not. It is sold across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia, and is one of Reckitt's largest home care brands.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Vanish?
The parent company of Vanish is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Vanish British?
Yes. Vanish originated in the United Kingdom in 1983 and its owner, Reckitt, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Vanish still owned by Reckitt?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Vanish is still owned by Reckitt. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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