How do I clean suntan lotion stains from my wedges?

Use a gentle, abrasive cloth, brush, or scrubbing pad to remove as much of the excess sunscreen as possible. Then, fill a bowl or sink with hot water and a tablespoon or two of dish soap. Next, make a mixture of equal parts white vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda and apply it to the stain using a clean white cloth and rub it gently. Allow the mixture to sit on the stain for 30 minutes before rinsing with cold water. Repeat steps if necessary, then allow the wedges to air dry before wearing.

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Say Goodbye to Stubborn Suntan Lotion Stains on Your Favorite Wedges!

Wedge shoes are go-to summer staples and nothing is worse than getting suntan lotion on them during a fun day at the beach. Getting the stains out can seem like a challenge but with a few easy steps you can be wearing your favorite wedges again in no time!

Updated 13 Mar 2023

By Peter Blackwood

What You Need

Dish soap
Gently abrasive cloth/brush/scrubbing pad
White vinegar
Lemon juice
Baking soda
Clean white cloth

Step 1: Remove Excess Sunscreen

Start by using a gentle, abrasive cloth, brush, or scrubbing pad to remove as much of the excess sunscreen as possible. Be sure to avoid any detergents as these may damage the wedge fabric.

Step 2: Soak with Dish Soap

The next step is to fill a bowl or sink with hot water and a tablespoon or two of dish soap. Submerge the affected wedges for 20 minutes to loosen the stain. Make sure to check after 20 minutes, as the wedges should not be left in the water for too long.

Step 3: Apply Vinegar, Lemon Juice, and Baking Soda Mixture

After taking wedges out of the water, make a mixture of equal parts white vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda. Using a clean white cloth, apply the mixture over the stain, being sure to rub it gently. Allow the mixture to sit on the stain for 30 minutes before rinsing with cold water.

Step 4: Repeat Steps if Necessary

If the stain is still present, repeat steps 2 and 3 until the stain is gone. Once finished, allow wedges to air dry before wearing.

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