How do you remove sunscreen stains from a white school shirt? Is there an easy way to get yellow sunscreen stains off white polo shirts?
Sunscreen stains on clothing can be frustrating, but if you act quickly, they will come out! And they’re no excuse for skipping your essential sun protection.
Quick answers
- Some UV filters in sun creams can leave stubborn stains on light coloured fabrics
- Act quickly and blot off any excess sunscreen that you can see on the garment
- Pre-treat before you wash with a sprinkle of bicarbonate soda. Leave this to work for 30 minutes and then hand wash the garment and soak overnight, before giving a final wash
- The best way to stop sunscreen stains is by allowing sun cream to fully absorb before white clothing is worn
- Protect your skin each and every day this summer with Green People sun cream – kind to sensitive skin and prickly heat
Read on to discover the detailed guide to removing sun cream stains from white clothes.
Why does sunscreen stain clothes?
All sun creams contain UV filters which help to protect the skin from the sun's rays. These filters can react with fibres in clothing and cause sun cream staining.
To reduce the chances of sunscreen staining school uniform or your white clothes yellow, always allow sun creams to fully soak into the skin before applying clothing.
Applying too much sun lotion may also lead to staining as the excess product may sit on the skin surface and rub off onto clothing. For information on how much sunscreen to use, see our guide on how to apply sun cream.
How do you get sunscreen stains out of clothes?
The best way to remove sunscreen stains from white fabrics is to follow the following sun cream stain removal tips. Always check the label of your clothes prior to washing just in case your clothing needs to be washed at a low temperature.
- Step 1: Remove
Blot off any excess sun cream and cover the stain with a sprinkling of bicarbonate of soda
- Step 2: Pre-wash
Leave the bicarbonate of soda to work for approximately half an hour and then handwash the clothing.
- Step 3: Soak
Leave the clothing to soak overnight before washing it in the washing machine with a washing detergent designed to remove grease and oil.
- Step 4: Repeat
Stubborn stains can be tough to remove. If the staining persists, repeat the steps above.
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