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Mary C
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Mary C asked in Home & GardenCleaning & Laundry · 8 years ago

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.

Update:

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.

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  • 8 years ago
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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

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