How do I remove wet suntan lotion stains?

Run cold water over the stained area and gently rub the area with a soft cloth. Continue running cold water over the area while you are scrubbing. Once the stain has disappeared, use a clean towel to blot the area dry.

How do I remove dry suntan lotion stains?

Spray the stain with an even coating of rubbing alcohol and let the stain soak in the rubbing alcohol for 5 minutes. Then, using a soft toothbrush, scrub the stain in a gentle circular motion.

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Easy Solutions to Get Suntan Lotion Stains Out of T-Shirts

It's the end of a perfect day at beach and your t-shirt is covered in suntan lotion stains. Don't worry! With right methods, you can get those stains out and restore your t-shirt to its former glory.

Updated 13 Mar 2023

By Luke Smith

Removing Wet Suntan Lotion Stains

Just after you’ve applied the suntan lotion to your skin, it’s relatively easy to remove any remaining residue from your t-shirt. All that is required is cold water and a little gentle scrubbing:

Run cold water over the stained area.
Gently rub the area with a soft cloth.
Continue running cold water over area while you are scrubbing.
Once stain has disappeared, use a clean towel to blot the area dry.

Cleaning Dry Suntan Lotion Stains

If the stain has already set, you may need to use a bit more elbow grease combined with a few household cleaning items. This three step method should do trick:

Spray stain with an even coating of rubbing alcohol.
Let the stain soak in the rubbing alcohol for 5 minutes.
Then, using a soft toothbrush, scrub the stain in a gentle circular motion.

Note on Colorfastness

Whatever method you use, it's important to check that the care label on the t-shirt says it is colorfast. You should also test cleansers you use on an inconspicuous part of the t-shirt first, to make sure that they won't cause the colors to fade.

Conclusion

Removing suntan lotion stains from t-shirts can be an easy process if dealt with quickly. Following the steps detailed in this article should help you to restore your shirt to its former glory.

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