Eliminate Feces Stains from Swim Trunks With Simple Steps
No one wants to wear swim trunks with feces stains! Be it from a pet accident, diaper blowout, or any other cause, the mess needs to be cleaned up in order to wear them again. Luckily, with a few simple steps and the right supplies, you can quickly and effectively clean out any fecal stains on your swim trunks.
Updated 08 Mar 2023
By Peter Blackwood
What You Will Need
- Bucket
- Cold Water
- Mild Soap (like dish soap)
- Cleaning Brush
- White Vinegar
Instructions
- Gently remove any solid waste from the swim trunks with a paper towel.
- Fill a bucket with cold water and add a tablespoon of mild soap.
- Mix the contents of the bucket and place the swim trunks in the bucket. Let it sit for a few minutes.
- Using the scrub brush, gently scrub the area to remove any fecal residue.
- Rinse the swim trunks off with cold water.
- If there is still a stain, fill the bucket with cold water and a cup of white vinegar and submerge the swim trunks once again. Let it sit for a half hour.
- Take out swim trunks and rinse them off. The stain should be gone.
Additional Tips
- Always use cold water to wash and rinse your swim trunks as hot water can set in stain.
- If the swim trunks have an odor, add a quarter cup of baking soda to the water with the mild soap and white vinegar.
- Do not place the swim trunks in the dryer until the stains are completely gone.
- For very stubborn stains, you can use a pre-treatment cleaner before you start the cleaning process.
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