Fake tan stains can be a pain to remove, but one cleaning expert has shared a simple and affordable way to get rid of them using two natural ingredients you probably already have
While aiming for that gorgeous sun-kissed glow, many of us have faced the challenge of fake tan stains on our mattresses and bedding. But fear not, as a golden tan doesn’t have to mean permanently marked sheets.
ComfyBedss owner Adeel ul-Haq has shared a brilliant tip for removing those pesky fake tan blemishes. While the market is full of cleaning products claiming to tackle such stains, these solutions can be costly and might leave an undesirable chemical odour lingering long after the stain has disappeared.
Adeel said: “Mattress and bedding stain removal products can cost £20+ and often leave a nasty chemical smell behind too, this isn’t ideal for your sleep, especially when there are products you can use in your home that won’t leave the smell and are far cheaper too.”
It’s true that fake tan, though a safer alternative to tanning beds, does have its downsides – including the tendency to smudge onto your bedsheets, leaving both unsightly and foul-smelling marks. The culprit is DHA, an ingredient in fake tan which reacts with your skin to create the darker tone but also reacts with oxygen and skin oils, resulting in stained fabrics.
Here’s some good news if you’ve encountered this problem: those stubborn tan traces can easily be tackled with common household products you’re likely to have lying around, reports the Express.
Instead of splashing out on costly cleaning products for your bedding, Adeel recommends using white vinegar and baking soda. He said: “Sprinkle the baking soda over your fake tan stain and it will absorb the oils, then mix white vinegar and water in an equal amount and spray over the top, it will start to fizz.”
He added: “The baking soda is a mild alkaline substance that breaks down the oils from the fake tan and will lift the stain, the white vinegar helps loosen the dirt and dissolve any residue left over. This chemical reaction neutralises odours too.”
