Cleaning Suntan Lotion Stains Out of Poplin in No Time
Everybody loves summer — laying out by the pool, soaking up vitamin D and enjoying some cool water. But when suntan lotion gets on your favorite poplin fabric, it can leave unsightly stains. Learn how to clean away those suntan lotion stains with this easy guide.
Updated 12 Mar 2023
By Noemi Denker
What You Need:
- Cold water
- Mild detergent
- A white cloth
- Cotton swabs (Q-tips)
Instructions:
- Rinse the stained area with cold water, being careful not to rub the stain. This should help to loosen the oils from the lotion.
- Mix a small amount of mild detergent with cold water. Using the white cloth, dab the detergent solution onto the stain.
- Gently dab the spot with a dry white cloth to pull stain out of the fabric.
- Using a cotton swab, apply more detergent solution to the remaining stain if necessary. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until stain is gone.
Drying & Finishing
- Let the fabric air dry in a well-ventilated area.
- If fabric needs additional cleaning, rinse the area once more with cold water.
- Check the stain. If there is still any residue, repeat the steps above until the stain is completely gone.
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