First things first, and this is SUPER important, DO NOT RUB IT! Seriously. It’s like spreading peanut butter on carpet. Just makes a bigger, uglier mess. That little nugget of wisdom came straight from the pros, and honestly, I learned it the hard way, okay? Picture this: me, furiously scrubbing a splotch of St. Tropez off my brand new white linen pants. Yeah. Don’t be me.
Now, the good news is, sometimes, *sometimes*, a regular wash will do the trick. Like, if it’s just a light transfer, you might get lucky. But let’s be real, Murphy’s Law usually kicks in when fake tan’s involved, right? So, prepare for battle.
I’ve heard whispers of oxygen-based bleach being the white knight in this situation. Apparently, you mix it up according to the instructions (always read the label, people!), and let it soak. But honestly? Bleach scares me a little. I’m always worried I’ll accidentally create a tie-dye masterpiece instead of a clean shirt. Maybe that’s just my lack of laundry skills shining through.
The real key, from what I’ve gathered, is speed. The faster you tackle that stain, the better your chances. It’s like, the fake tan hasn’t had a chance to really bond with the fabric yet, you know? So, get on it ASAP!
Oh! And I saw something about workout-friendly tans? Apparently, they’re designed to let sweat through without staining your clothes. Which, honestly, sounds like a game-changer if you’re a gym bunny like…well, not me, but some people are! Maybe worth looking into if you’re constantly battling this issue.