Cleaning > Clothing StainsMarch 22, 2011

Sunscreen Stains on Clothing

How can yellow sunscreen stains be removed from white cotton and synthetic clothing?

By Vivian from British Columbia

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04/17/2011

GOOP HAND CLEANER - non noxic and works like a charm.

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04/05/2011

The Works does work but be warned it will melt plastic and synthetics!

I used used a little on a bathing suit and had it ruin one strap, it literally just fell apart in my hands seconds after The Works touched it. I diluted it but I guess not enough. Be careful!

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Removing Sunscreen Stains on Swimsuits and Clothes

The best sun protection is Coppertone Sport, but I'm noticing that it is yellowing our bathing suites and clothes. How can I remove this yellowing?

By JG from Islamorada, FL

 

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By T&T Grandma 06/06/2011

Coppertone (when I was a kid) had a hastening agent in it to 'color your skin'. Not sure if it still does, but try simple things like Oxyclean in the washer and do not dry the clothing until it is out. That will set the stain.

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Sunscreen seems to be staining my t-shirts around the neck and also the tops of ankle socks. I've tried pre-cleaners and bleach and still no luck.


I got tinted sunblock on a pale beige knit sweater and I can't get the stain out. I considered Oxiclean, but the label said not to use it on wool or silk and I don't know what the sweater is made out of.


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