Home Garden
# Home & Garden >> Housekeeping >> Stain Removal

How to Get Self Tanner Out of a Polyester Prom Dress

These days, tanning is a normal part of preparing for prom night. Self-tanners allow you to attain a golden glow without the risk of UV rays. Simply spread the compound over the skin and wait for it to dry; the chemicals in the tanner cause the skin to darken, imparting the wearer with a radiant, bronzed skin tone. Unfortunately, the same chemicals that color the skin can also rub off on clothing, creating a stain that is difficult to remove. Prom dresses are expensive investments; but in the excitement leading up to the big night, caring for the dress rarely crosses anyone’s mind. Should self-tanner rub off on a gown, it can be readily removed, provided the dress is made from a washable fabric, such as polyester.

Things You'll Need

  • Baby wipes
  • 1 tsp. baby shampoo
  • ¼ C. oxygen bleach or all-fabric bleach
  • 2 C. cold water
  • Denatured alcohol
  • Liquid dish soap
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Blot fresh stains with damp baby wipes. If the compound has not set in, the chemicals in ordinary baby wipes can help remove both the oils and the dyes found in most commercial self-tanners.

    • 2

      Remove the dress and turn the garment inside out. Hold the discolored fabric beneath a stream of cold, running water to wash out as much of the tanner as possible.

    • 3

      Pour 1 tsp. baby shampoo over any discolored areas. Rub the material gently to work the shampoo into the oily portion of the stain, wait 5 minutes, then rinse.

    • 4

      Mix ¼ C. oxygen bleach or all-fabric bleach into 2 C. cold water. Pour the solution over any lingering stains until the fabric is totally saturated. Wait 10 minutes, then rinse in lukewarm water and repeat, if necessary, until the tanner is no longer perceptible.

    • 5

      Soak persistent or lingering stains in denatured alcohol, then drench the affected area in liquid dish soap and wash according to the garment care instructions. Inspect the garment once the wash cycle is complete, if any portion of the stain is still in evidence, repeat the cleaning process. Do not dry the dress until the tanner has been totally removed.

Previous:

Next:

Stain Removal
  1. How to Get Wrinkles Out of Polyester Blends
  2. How to Get a Stain Out of a Polyester Throw Pillow
  3. How to Get Pen out of a Polyester Couch
  4. How to Get Baby Oil Out of a Suede Sofa
  5. How to Get Folds Out of Polyester Curtains
  6. How to Get Creases Out of a Polyester Tablecloth
  7. How to Get Wrinkles Out of Polyester Fleece
  8. How to Get a Lotion Stain Out of a Dress
  9. How to Get a Brown Stain Out of a Gray Dress
  10. How to Get Deodorant Out of a Black Dress
  11. How to Get Strawberry-Margarita Stains Out of a Wedding Dress
  12. How to Get a Ring Stain Out of Our Polyester Fiber Couch

Home Garden © https://www.98905.com