How do I get feces stains out of my swimwear?

Start by running the stained area under cold water. Make a solution of detergent and water and gently scrub the stained area with a soft cloth. Follow up with a store-bought spot cleaner and then put it in the washing machine on the cold, gentle cycle.

How can I avoid permanent staining?

To avoid permanent staining, make sure you only use cold water when first trying to remove the stain. Additionally, take care to not agitate the fabric too much as this could make the stain larger.

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Get Those Unwelcome Poop Stains Out of Your Swimwear in Just a Few Easy Steps!

When it comes to unpleasant surprises, finding poop stains on swimwear ranks pretty high. Whether it’s from playing in the pool with kids or an accident at the beach, you don’t have to resign yourself to just throwing away the pieces. Follow these easy steps to get fecal matter off your swimwear and make it wearable again.

Updated 08 Mar 2023

By Noemi Denker

Step 1: Pre-treat with Detergent and Water

Start by running the stained area under cold water. Avoid using hot water as that tends to permanently set the stain. Make a solution of detergent and water and gently scrub stained area with a soft cloth. Work the mixture into fabric in circular motions using a light touch to avoid making the stain bigger.

Step 2: Rinse Off Your Pre-treatment

Once you’ve worked the detergent and water mixture into the fabric, rinse off the mixture thoroughly. Make sure you rinse until all of the cleaning solution is gone.

Step 3: Apply a Spot Cleaner

Store-bought spot cleaners are widely available. If possible, buy one that specifically states it’s made for swimwear. Read directions and follow them carefully. For best results, dab a bit of the cleaner onto a clean, dry soft cloth and use that to treat the stained area. Again, work the cleaner into the fabric in circular motions using a light touch.

Step 4: Put in the Washer

Finally, put the item in the washing machine and use the cold, gentle cycle. Don’t add any other items of clothing or laundry detergent as the spot cleaner may be enough to clean item. Hang it up to air dry and inspect the area again for any remaining stains.

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