How to Get Sunscreen Out of White Clothing

Sunscreen can be incredibly messy. It is not at all unlikely to get sunscreen on your clothing instead of your skin. If you have gotten sunscreen on your new white sundress or shorts, you may not be sure about what to do. How do you remove the stain?

Things You'll Need

• Pre-stain remover Hair conditioner Bleach

Instructions

1. Do your best to remove the sunscreen stain using a paper towel and warm water. It is important to make sure that you do not rub the sunscreen into the clothing. Instead, you will want to blot the sunscreen. This should get majority of the sunscreen off the white clothing.

2. Use a stain removal stick that is offered by one of the laundry detergent brands. All that you will do is release some of the pre-detergent onto the stain. This will work best on small stains, but you may be able to see noticeable results with big stains as well. Often, you will be able to wash the clothes the way that you normally would after using a pre-wash stain remover.

3. Soak the stained clothing in water and a tablespoon of hair conditioner. Allow it to soak for fifteen to thirty minutes. After you have finished soaking the clothing, put it in the washer the same way that you normally would. The stain should be gone or reduced enough so that you cannot see it.

4. Use bleach to spot out the stain on the clothing. Keep in mind that bleach will not necessarily get rid of the stains. It will lessen them enough to ensure that they are not noticeable on the clothing. This is probably the most effective way to remove any stains from white clothing.

5. Do not put the clothing into the dryer if the stain has not been removed. Heat can cause stains to become permanent, or it may make them harder to get out. Allow the clothing to air dry, and if the stain has not yet been removed, then repeat washing.

Tips & Warnings

• Some companies may offer you a discount on future purchases or may provide a refund if you call to complain about sunscreen stains. Many people have reported removing sunscreen stains using "The Works," a bathroom cleaning product. In the future, prevent sunscreen stains on clothing. You should remove clothing to apply sunscreen, and wait for it to dry on the skin before putting clothes back on. Some of the sunscreen brands offer products that are stain-free. Consider purchasing them in the future.

• Keep in mind that some clothing stains simply cannot be removed. It may be easier to replace them.