Remove stubborn sun cream stains this summer using cheap £1 hack
As temperatures continue to warm up, many people are spending more and more time soaking up the sunshine. Whether it's a day lounging by the pool or relaxing in your back garden, summer can bring a fresh set of challenges to your wardrobe.
There's much fun to be had during the holidays, but with this comes an increased load on your washing machine. Think sandy clothes, sunscreen stained clothes and post-festival muddy trainers.
We tend to wash our clothes more frequently in the warmer months due to increased sweating and exposure to the elements, but it's important to know how to tackle these summer stains without damaging your washing machine.
One of the most searched for cleaning terms during the summer months is 'how to remove sun cream'. This is because sunscreens contain oils which can very easily leave yellow or orange grease stains on your clothing. The chemical most widely used is avobenzone, and when combined with either water or perspiration, it can cause rusty coloured stains which can be difficult to banish.
Thankfully, there's a cheap way to remove the pesky stains from your clothing and you'll likely already have the product in your cupboard. According to Ian Palmer-Smith, an appliance repair expert at Domestic & General, white wine vinegar, which can be bought for as little as £1 from supermarkets, will keep your clothes stain-free.
Ian said: "Suncreams usually have an oil base, so white wine vinegar can be really handy when it comes to breaking these stains down. Cover the stain in vinegar and leave for twenty to thirty minutes before rinsing. Machine wash the garment in the hottest temperature that is suitable for it, and check that the stain has gone before drying."
According to Ian, the same goes for sweat stains. He added: "Pre-treat the affected with vinegar for up to half an hour. Make sure to thoroughly rinse the vinegar off before machine washing as usual.
"I would not recommend using vinegar directly in your washing machine because the acidity can corrode rubber elements over time. Instead, opt for regular laundry detergent for the wash cycle to avoid needing a washing machine repair.'
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To bring trainers back to life after a summer of fun, Ian recommends putting trainers into a pillowcase or wrapping them up in towels when washing them as this protect your shoes as well as reducing potential for damage to your washing machine.
He added: "Trainers made of cotton, canvas, polyester or nylon are typically more durable and able to withstand being put through a wash cycle. Some trainers' adhesives are heat sensitive even to low temperatures so always check this beforehand.
'To ensure your trainers come out of the machine in pristine condition it's important to spot, clean and scrub any caked-on dirt off the trainers first."
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