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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 careLaundryFabric 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.

Ownership timeline of Vanish

Owners of Vanish from 1983 to 2026 Reckitt 1983–present Reckitt 1990200020102020
  1. 1983 – present Reckitt [1] reported

Where Vanish sits in Reckitt

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

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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. [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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