Stain ALERT: Fake Tan Vs Hair Dye PART ONE

Fake tan and hair dye are in the same league, that being the heavy weights of stains. Most people see fake tan stains and hair dye stains and immediate give up on stain removal and donate the garment to the rag pile, however ladies and gentlemen I have gathered some great handy hints to avoid these dreaded heavy weight stains from ever being a problem and may ever make you "mum of the year" in your daughters eyes after you erase all that fake tan out of her favorite party dress! Lets get Started!

Fake Tan

Yes, they look amazing on and can even shed kilos of weight however it does not look appealing on clothing, the bottom line is that fake tanners are make entirely to 'stain' your skin. Fake tanner formula is a combination of dye and oil much alike a ballpoint ink pen or your child's favorite crayon!

Step 1- Oil

We will start by removing the oil out of the tanner first, check the care label of the garment, if the garment is dry clean only BRING IT INTO ELAUNDRY, point out the stain and we will take care of the rest! However, for washable garments turn the garment inside out and flush the tanner stain and surrounds with cold water, do not rub the fabric you will only increase the stain within the fabric. Mix one to one dish washing detergent I like to use Murchison-Hume Heirloom Dishwashing Liquid and warm water. Work from the inner part of the stain out gently rubbing the solution into the stain then rinse.

Handy Time Saving Tip

If your garment is light coloured and if only if the fabric and care label say it is ok, use hydrogen peroxide (3 percent solution) on white or light coloured clothing that have been affected by self tanner, dab onto the effected area. Rinse well.

Step 2- Dye

If the stain is still present after step one is completed then, try rubbing glycerin into the stain. The glycerin can help break down the stain. Repeat the dish detergent and if white of light coloured use the handy time saving tip. Leave the garment drip dry in the sun as this can help remove the stain further, do not dry in the dryer as heat will only set the stain into the fabric and we don't want this!!!

Handy Time Saving Hint

Elaundry have found your solution to all your tanning nightmares, we recently have added Tan Off to our online store, a great product allowing you to remove any signs of tan with a mitt specially made to remove fake tan! Amazing! They are flying off our shelves so get on it quick to elaundry and get your paws on some great tan remover! And when in doubt use Cinderella Stain Remover a great product that will just about remove anything from spaghetti stains to red wine! Give it a GO!

Stay Tuned for Wednesday Night Blog On PART TWO of the heavy weights Hair Dye.