Get Rid of Suntan Lotion Stains on Cotton Poplin
Summertime means soaking up the sun, but it can leave behind some tricky tanning lotion stains. Don't panic! With a few simple steps, you can easily get the lotion off your cotton poplin fabric and restore the fabric’s original look.
Updated 13 Mar 2023
By Nishat Asif
Steps for Removing Tanning Lotion Stains from Cotton Poplin
- Begin by blotting the affected area with a clean cloth or sponge soaked in cold water.
- Fill a bucket with lukewarm water, add a squirt of gentle liquid laundry detergent and mix until the detergent is completely dissolved.
- Soak the stained area of the fabric in the detergent solution for 10 minutes. Do not rub the fabric against itself.
- Gently rub the stained area with a soft bristled brush in a circular motion.
- Rinse the fabric with cold water.
- If necessary, repeat the above steps until the stain has been removed.
- Once stain has been removed, wash the garment as normal in cold water.
- Finally, hang the garment to dry.
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