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The Sun
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Six cheap tricks to get your laundry looking fresh
WIMBLEDON starts today – and tennis aces will step out in their gleaming tennis whites. If your laundry is looking a bit grey, try these cheap tricks to get it looking grand-slam fresh. 7 Here you go . . . ACE STAIN REMOVER: Drop in at Poundland to find the Ace Floral Bouquet Laundry Bleach White stain remover for £2. It's a favourite for yellowing socks and grey T-shirts. Just add a capful to your washing machine to make stains disappear. PIT STOP: For those stubborn armpit stains, make up a paste of baking soda and water and use a soft brush or toothbrush to gently rub into the fabric pre-wash. Then put on your usual whites, wash and those marks should all disappear. LACE RACE: Grubby shoelaces? Soak them in a bowl of warm water with two tablespoons of Dri-Pak soda crystals, £2 at Tesco, and give it a good stir. Leave overnight and by the morning the dirt and grime should lift right out. You can also try this on any white caps you may have. LEMON LIFT: Brighten white towels by adding half a mug of lemon juice to your usual washing machine rinse cycle. Cleaning whizz shares two-second 13p trick to get all the pet hair out of your laundry in seconds The natural acid in the lemon will help remove soap residue that builds up and causes greying. VINEGAR VOLLEY: Distilled white vinegar whitens, removes musty smells and helps soften fabric as, like lemon, it gets rid of soapy residue. For brighter bedding, add 100ml to your fabric- softener drawer when washing. It's also a great household cleaner, so pick it up in bulk at at £5.99 for five litres. SHINE ON: For white school-uniform items such as shirts, mix up a tablespoon each of baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice, then add to a spray bottle with some warm water. Give the clothes a spritz pre-wash before washing on your usual cycle. Then hang them outside in direct sunlight, where UV rays can naturally bleach away any stains. All prices on this page were correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers are subject to availability. Deal of the day 7 AS part of the summer sale, the Hewson three-seater sofa bed was £300, and is now £152.99. SAVE: £147.01 Cheap treat PLAN for your next picnic now. This fun plate was £2, now £1 at B&M. Top swap CULT Vichy Liftactiv B3 5% Niacinamide & AHA Complex Dark Spots & Pigmentation Serum 30ml, £43, Boots, gives glowing skin. Or try Advanced Dark Spot Corrector Serum, £29.95, – it's incredible! Shop & save FOR a smooth shave, get the Gillette Labs Champion Edition razor with five blades and travel case, usually £49.99 for £24.99. SAVE: £25 PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Cleaning gurus swear by £2 trick to banish stubborn sun cream stains from even the whitest of clothes this summer
WITH spring in full swing and the weather heating up, many of us are sure to be slapping on the sun cream before we head out to spend time in the sun. Wearing sun cream is vital for everyone, no matter your age, but if you've spotted a stubborn stain on your favourite top thanks to your UV protection, don't worry, you've come to the right place. 4 4 4 4 Sun cream can often leave harsh stains on clothes that are a challenge to remove - but luckily for you, cleaning enthusiasts have sworn by a £2 trick that will remove the sticky stuff from even the whitest of outfits this summer. And don't worry if you're on a budget, as thankfully you may already have the secret at home. It comes after a woman posted on Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, a private Facebook group with 622,800 members, and wrote: "I know this has been asked many times, but I can't remember the answer. 'Sorry to be a pain, but could someone tell me how to get the yellow effect sun lotion leaves on white T-shirts out, please?" Numerous social media users eagerly raced to the comments to share their handy tips and tricks, with the common solution being to use soda crystals, which can be picked up from most supermarkets. One person simply advised: "Soak in soda crystals." Whilst another added: "I use Milton and soda crystals. Soak overnight, then wash, dry outside in the sun." If you fancy giving this trick a try, you'll be pleased to know that you can find the large bags of Dri-Pak Soda Crystals from Asda, Sainsbury's and Savers, for just £2 a bag. To use soda crystals to banish stains, you'll first of all need to grab a clean cloth and blot the stain gently. Then, sprinkle the soda crystals onto the stain and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. The £1.25 buy parents are swearing by to get rid of stains in seconds, and it works on everything from pen to ketchup Following this, you can apply a small amount of dish soap, which you should massage in gently and then let sit for five to 10 minutes. Once you've done this, rinse the garment under warm water and then wash the item as normal. The importance of sun cream in your skincare routine Dermatologist and skincare enthusiast Andrea Suarez - known as Dr Dray - revealed why you should wear suncream. The one thing you can do that will make the biggest difference - and this matters for all ages - is protecting your skin from the sun, Andrea stressed. "The vast majority of external aging is due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation," she continued, not because you're "not using some jazzy serum or layering 90 different things on your face everyday". "If you're not doing in your 20s, get on that now." But she said the use of sun cream alone doesn't go far enough. Andrea urged that you also wear sun-protective clothing like broad-brimmed hats and long sleeves, on top of not staying out too long in the sun. Doing this over your lifetime - and all year, not just during the summer or on sunny days - "will reduce the visible signs of photoageing", Andrea said. Those are wrinkles, muddled pigmentation and sagging skin. Not only did many rave about using soda crystals to banish stains, but other commenters suggested the woman try covering the stain in washing-up liquid. As well as this, cleaning fans also claimed that white vinegar does the trick. One user posted: "Distilled white vinegar and baking soda. Leave to soak and then rub original fairy liquid into the area. "You have to get the yellowing, protein and the oil out, and all three of these will do this." Meanwhile, a second recommended: "White vinegar. Spray on, leave for a while, then wash in bio detergent. Try and hang outside in the sun." Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club More hacks to get rid of harsh stains Baking Soda and Vinegar: Make a paste with baking soda and water. Apply to the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse with vinegar and wash as usual. Lemon Juice and Salt: Squeeze lemon juice over the stain. Sprinkle salt generously. Rub the fabric together and leave it in the sun for an hour before washing. Hydrogen Peroxide and Dish Soap: Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and dish soap. Dab the mixture onto the stain. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then rinse. Milk for Ink Stains: Soak the stained area in milk. Leave it overnight. Rinse and wash the following day. White Vinegar for Grass Stains: Apply white vinegar directly to the grass stain. Let it soak for 15 minutes. Wash as usual. Cornflour for Grease Stains: Sprinkle cornflour onto the grease stain. Let it sit for 20 minutes to absorb the grease. Brush off the cornflour and wash the garment. Toothpaste for Collar Stains: Apply a small amount of non-gel toothpaste to the collar stain. Scrub gently with a toothbrush. Rinse and wash as usual.
