The Foolproof Way to Remove Sunscreen Stains From Clothing
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Between the sun, sand, and sweat, it’s a given that the sunscreen you slather on will inevitably run off on your beach coverup, T-shirt, shorts, and pretty much every other garment you’ve got with you at the beach. Turns out, it’s not as hard as you’d think to remove SPF stains—although it does take a little more work than simple tossing the machine with some Tide.
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Here, the most popular—and effective—for blasting pesky sunscreen stains from your cute summer clothes.
How to remove sunscreen stains from clothing
If it’s a clump of SPF, remove the excess with a spatula, knife or a spoon.
If any liquid remains, gently blot it with a dry cloth.
Sprinkle the stain with baking soda to absorb excess oil and leave for 30 minutes.
Shake off the baking soda and gently rub the sunscreen stain with clear liquid dishwasher detergent. Let that sit for five to 10 minutes.
Soak in a mix of dishwasher liquid and water that’s as hot as the fabric allows for 30 minutes.
Rinse the stain with hot water.
Machine or hand wash as usual.
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