HG Suntan Lotion Stain Remover, for Clothes, Collars and Hats, Fabric & Textile Safe, Removes Sun Block & Cream Stains & Yellow Marks, for Whites & Colours – 250ml Spray (630025106)

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Many sun creams contain oils to help moisturise the skin and replace moisture that’s been lost through exposure to the sun. Wipe up any excess with a cloth or sponge dipped in warm sudsy water to which a few drops of ammonia has been added.

Sometimes the sun cream stains in the clothing are more persistent, for example when you use a self-tanning lotion. To prepare a wet spotter, mix 1 part glycerine, 1 part white dishwashing detergent, and 8 parts water.Flush with cool water and rub a little liquid biological washing detergent into the affected area, then machine-wash on as high a temperature as the fabric allows. Once that sun oil impregnates the fibers of your favorite top or shorts, it will leave an ugly yellowish stain (unless your shirt is an ugly yellowish shirt, in which case you’re good to go.

Always use the recommended amount as using too much stain remover means the area will take longer to dry. On sunny days it is recommended to apply suntan lotion and to wait approximately 20 minutes before getting dressed. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water. The secret to how to remove sun cream stains from clothes is to use a laundry detergent that’s designed to cut through oils and grease. Peoples thoughts turn toward that well earned rest by the beach for a few days, cocktails and suntans, palm trees and sea breezes and factor 50 sun cream because after all we are not a nation known for its sunshine and mean temperatures and if you are anything like me, puts a freshly cooked lobster to shame in skin colour after a couple of hours in the sun.

Start by removing as much of the sun cream as you can using a damp cloth — try not to over-blot the affected area of carpet, as this can push the fluid further in. While the bottle of sunscreen is great for protecting your skin whilst out in the sun and even stays on your skin when you go to the pool so you don’t leave that rainbow coloured slick in your wake as you swim, it unfortunately is not so good for your clothes if you don’t get it all off before putting on your best Hawaiian cocktail shirt and hitting the Taverna or the hotel bar for a glass of vino or a pint. But while we encourage protect yourself, it's difficult to keep sunscreen from transferring onto your clothes when you do.Well fear not, those wizards over at HG have developed the answer to the prayers of all holiday tops everywhere. HG laundry booster for stubborn stain removal OXI enhanced removes yellow stains caused by sun cream or suntan lotion effectively.

Lemon juice can intensify the bleaching results of the sun, so for very stubborn stains squirt a little lemon juice on the yellow stain before drying on the line. You may wish to use a chemical bleaching agent which is usually diluted with water before being applied to clothes.For silk, you'll need a stain remover safe for delicates such as Ace Gentle Stain Remover, pre-treat the stain before washing at 30°C on the delicates cycle.