By Steven Harley, CEO, CFO, Head Janitor, Total Laundry Services
In this issue, we want to talk about a stubborn stain specific to our geographical location: Sunscreen!
Sunscreen stains are basically oil stains. Unfortunately, once oil stains impregnate a shirt’s molecules and change the color, it’s hard to bring the original color back. But there are a couple of methods to try.
If the garments are white and cotton, try soaking them in a diluted chlorine bleach solution for two or three hours, then wash the items in a normal warm wash cycle. If the garments are colored, soak them in non-chlorine bleach (Clorox 2) and hot water overnight, and then wash the following day.
A second method you can try might work if the stains are still relatively fresh. Add a touch of dawn directly onto the stained garment and wash in warm water. As long as the oily residue remains, it still can be washed off. However, once the oil attaches to the molecule, it becomes permanent.
At Total Laundry Services, you’ll find that at each store we use Tide with Bleach Alternative on every wash/dry/fold order with a touch of Downy softener as well. We can use Free & Clear detergent for customers with allergies and sensitive skin. We have every laundry additive in stock to help fight as many stains as possible! Come see us today and let us take care of your laundry needs!
