How to Easily Eliminate Suntan Lotion Stains from Cotton Gingham
Cotton gingham fabric is a popular material for clothing, particularly in summer months. Unfortunately, getting suntan lotion stains on your gingham fabric can cause discoloration and make it look unattractive. With the right cleaning methods, though, you can get your gingham looking like new again.
Updated 13 Mar 2023
By Peter Blackwood
Materials Needed
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- Toothbrush
- Sponge
- Warm water
- Gentle laundry soap
Instructions
- Mix baking soda and white vinegar together until a paste forms.
- Using your toothbrush, gently apply paste to stained area of your cotton gingham fabric.
- Allow the paste to sit on the stain for 10 minutes.
- For bigger stains, use a sponge to help spread the paste over the surface of the stain.
- Rinse the paste away with warm water.
- If needed, repeat the process until all traces of the stain have disappeared.
- Finally, wash the fabric in the washing machine with gentle laundry soap.
Result
By following these steps, you should be able to easily remove suntan lotion stains from your cotton gingham fabric and have it looking like new.Try Laundryheap - 24h laundry service with free delivery
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