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Get Beach-Ready: Cleaning Suntan Lotion Stains from Aeropostale

When you spend the day soaking up sun, your favorite Aeropostale outfit should not suffer. Unfortunately, suntan lotion stains can be a nuisance to remove. Fortunately, with a few simple steps and a bit of patience, you can easily clean those unsightly marks and keep wearing your favorite clothes.


Updated 12 Mar 2023

By Cyryl Wozniak

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Removing the Stain

  1. If the stain is still fresh, blot it with a damp paper towel.
  2. Create a cleaning solution by mixing 1 teaspoon of regular laundry detergent with 4 cups of cool water.
  3. Soak the stained fabric in the solution for 30 minutes.
  4. Using a clean, damp cloth, begin blotting at the edges of the stain and working your way to the middle.
  5. Rinse the affected area with warm water.
  6. If the stain persists, mix together a paste using 2 parts Dawn dish soap and 8 parts warm water and apply directly to the stain. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Rinse the paste off with warm water and blot dry with a towel.
  8. Tumble dry on low heat.

Additional Tips

  • Always patch test any detergent or solution before use, as some fabric dyes may bleed or run when exposed to cleaning solutions.
  • When removing the stain, always work from the outside in to avoid spreading the stain to other areas.
  • Suntan lotion stains are more difficult to remove when they have been sitting for a long period of time. As such, it’s important to take steps to remove the stain as soon as possible.

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