Have you had a problem with "sunscreen stains?"?

I rarely use sunscreen in the summer where I live but recently vacationed in Fl. and used sunscreen. When I washed my "vacation clothes," all the whites came out with horrible orange stains on them. These stains are obviously from the sunscreen products that I used.

The products I used were sunscreens and NOT "self-tanning" lotions.

Has anyone else had this problem? And how do I get out those stains? The clothing items are so badly stained that they are unwearable! Bleach has not helped.

2013-10-23T14:08:05Z

Thanks, Laura. I washed the items a second time with extra bleach and many of the stains came out. Many of the remaining stains are much lighter now. Thanks.

?2013-10-23T13:57:37Z

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Mary some sunscreens react with sweat
When you sweat its very salty
When left to dry it will leave a stain
Also check the one your using isn't a tinted one ?
As this will also cause staining
If the bleach hasn't removed them then nothing will
I all ways soak mine now in oxy after wearing them
And it does work if you wash them quickly