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Yellow sun cream stains, how can I get them out?

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ilovewelshrarebit123 · 16/08/2017 08:47

Some of my white clothing and DD's white stuff have yellow sun cream stains.

It's all fairly new stuff so I'm gutted!

I've washed on 40 with bio, not used stain removal as I'll need to buy some.

Before I do, can I have some tips please or recommendations on best way to remove.

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CustardLover · 16/08/2017 08:59

I'd love to hear too as I've never managed to get those horrible yellow stains out! If all else fails, dye them bright colours to cheer yourself up - the Dylon flamingo pink is fabulous!

MyHairNeedsASnip · 16/08/2017 09:03

Can't help but watching with interest. As a last resort I tried soaking in bleach once. It turned the stain bright pink!

choppolata · 16/08/2017 09:40

P20 recommend this stuff www.desolvit.co.uk/product/de%E2%80%90solv%E2%80%90it-universal-stain-remover-pre-wash/ not tried it myself.

ilovewelshrarebit123 · 16/08/2017 18:43

They're out!

Bought the desolve it spray from Tesco for £2. It's a small bottle and I used it all as five t-shirts were stained.

I left it on for 15 minutes and washed on a long 60 programme with Persil bio.

There isn't a mark to be seen. I'll be getting more of the spray as it's got great reviews for other stains to.

It stinks though and I can still smell it after a wash.

So pleased!

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GoingRogue · 16/08/2017 18:44

Ooh thanks for the tip! Will be purchasing soon Smile

Felyne · 16/08/2017 18:49

I've used neat fairy liquid before and scraped it into the stain with my finger nail. It washed out ok.

Janek · 16/08/2017 19:14

I find we no longer get those stains now we no longer use children's suncream - i don't know if it's that normal suncream dries more quickly because it's less greasy and gloopy, or because it doesn't stain the in first place, but i do know our clothes are grateful!

choppolata · 16/08/2017 22:13

Wooooo! Glad to be of service and even gladder to know I can safely buy that lovely white top I spotted in Gap last week!! :D

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