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How can I remove suncream stains from white school tops?

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LGBirmingham · 21/07/2026 18:14

Apologies if this is the wrong place to post. There didn't seem to be anywhere related to cleaning.

Has anyone actually found any successful method to get suncream stains out of white polo shirts and tshirts?

So far I've tried soaking in formal white powdered stain remover and washing in the machine with the stain remover added. I've done this twice. Also I'm leaving them outside to bleach in the son which might be having some effect, but will probably require weeks to have a significant impact.

Thanks

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momager22 · 21/07/2026 22:22

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Snackpocket · 21/07/2026 22:24

I soaked some white clothes stained by sun cream in white vinegar today and that helped but didn’t completely remove the stains. I think if it was sunnier today when they were drying that might have helped.

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StarsHollow2125 · 21/07/2026 22:39

Elbow Grease Degreaser spray works well. Spray on affected areas, leave to soak, then wash A normal.

VIII · 21/07/2026 22:39

Honestly I've never found a way that actually works.

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