My kid spilled Coppertone sunscreen on their shirt. How can I get the stain out without damaging the fabric?

These steps will help you get rid of a Coppertone sunscreen stain from fabric without damaging it:

• Quickly act: First, use a clean cloth or paper towel to soak up as much of the sunscreen that has been spilled as you can. Do not rub the stain, as this can make it spread deeper into the fabric.

• Start by treating the stain. Put a little liquid dish soap or laundry detergent right on the stain. Use your fingers or a soft brush to work the detergent into the fabric slowly.

• Let it sit: Give the pre-treatment 10 to 15 minutes to work its way into the stain. There are oils in the sunscreen that make it hard to remove. This helps break them down.

• As usual, wash: Use the hottest water setting that the fabric's maker recommends when you wash the item in the washing machine. Make sure to read the care label on the item to find out exactly how to wash it.

• Make sure the stain is gone before drying: Make sure the stain is gone before drying the item. If the stain is still there, do the pre-treatment and washing steps again until the stain is gone.

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