# Absolving Stain Remover Ads Vanish Removes All Stains, Including Sins By Vincent Salera | Published 2009-03-03 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgiving-stain-remover-vanish-removes-all-stains-including-sins References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/vanish_stain_remover_confession) I wonder if there is a shortage of priests in Poland? The latest ad from [Vanish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipower-tabs) [stain remover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-pods-the-big-one) shows us that it can remove any stain--even the human stain of sin. Ads for this product are known to be comical, and this one is no exception. Hester Prynne of "The Scarlet Letter," a character well known for committing adultery, certainly could have used this product back in the 1850’s. The ad was created by [advertising agency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response) S4, Poland with creative direction by Norbert Wawro and Peter Olszewski. The copy was written by Tytus Klepacz. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Comical Advertisements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Brands can explore humorous and entertaining ad campaigns to engage consumers and stand out from competitors. - **Unconventional Stain Removal:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies can develop unique and effective stain removal solutions that target specific types of stains, expanding beyond traditional methods. - **Controversial Marketing Approaches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Marketers can leverage controversial themes or unconventional messaging strategies to create buzz and generate consumer interest. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The advertising industry can embrace creativity and experimentation to redefine traditional marketing approaches and capture audience attention. - **Cleaning Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cleaning product manufacturers can invest in research and development to create innovative stain remover formulations that cater to specific stain types and customer demands. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The entertainment industry can collaborate with brands to create engaging and humorous content that entertains and captures consumer interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refillable Stain-Removing Pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallow-ash-1.md) - [Unholy Skincare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divine-skintervention.md) - [Antibacterial Stain Removers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stain-removers.md) - [Social Home Cleaning Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clr-brands-so-clean-so-hot.md) - [Powerful Laundry Odor Removers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downy-rinse-and-refresh.md) - [Football Team Laundry Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laundry-stain-remover.md) - [Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-rush-soap.md) - [Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-messes.md) - [Versatile Fruity Cleaning Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-thing-1.md)