I'm an expert in laundry; Here are some tips for removing sweat, sand and sunscreen stains...

SUMMER can bring sun, sea and sangria, but also a multitude of pesky stains that are difficult to remove with a simple cycle in your washing machine.

Sunscreen, sand and sweat are just a few of the things that cause washing problems in hot weather.

Fortunately, there are many methods you can use to prevent stains from appearing on your summer clothes.

Here, Sam Whigham, founder of green linen company Wilton London, shares his top bright white washing tips, a trick for removing sand from swimsuits and a soft beach towel tip that involves a toss ball.

When life gives you lemons...

Applying sunscreen is essential when the sun is shining, but it often leaves unsightly yellow stains on the edges of our clothing.

It wouldn't be summer without some sunscreen stains ruining your whites, and they're very difficult to remove, according to Sam.

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The main culprit is a substance called "butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane," which is a component of almost all sunscreens.

Because it reacts with iron minerals naturally present in tap water to produce orange/yellowish stains, which are essentially rust, they are difficult to remove from clothing.

Many stain removers make the problem worse rather than eliminating it.

So I prefer to combine salt and lemon.

"Squeeze lemon juice onto the stains and rinse with cold water.

"After that, lay out your garment and sprinkle some salt on the stain.

"Leave for a few hours, then wash with detergent as usual."

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sand solution

It can feel like when you visit the beach you only take a piece of the beach home with you.

There are a few things you can do if you don't want sand clogging up your washing machine.

According to science, sand sticks to everything for scientific reasons.

Sand is hydrophilic, which means it sticks to anything that's wet, and because it's so small, it manages to get into any cracks.

"Shake them out or hang them on the clothesline and give them a good shake before washing.

Then the sand can be more easily removed from the fibers with a cold bath with a little detergent.

Shake and shake them, then remove them after about ten minutes.

"Using fabric softener before you travel is a lesser-known travel tip.

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"Fabric softeners help eliminate static and are hydrophobic, so they repel water, which should prevent clothes from picking up as much sand in the first place.

Just use a biodegradable fabric softener, she advised.

Tennis Ball Towel Top

Towels often lose their softness and can become itchy after washing up on beaches all summer long.

According to Sam, beach towels collect a lot of dirt. Sunscreen and sweat can collect on it, causing the fibers to clump together and lose their fluff.

"Add hard water and your towel might feel rougher.

The answer? Sam advises: "Put the tennis balls in the dryer with the scratchy towels.

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The sticky fibers in tennis balls help break up the clumped fibers, making them much softer.

If you let them air dry first and then put them in the dryer with tennis balls for 15 minutes, you can reduce your carbon footprint.

shapeless swimsuit

We wear our swimsuits a lot so they never seem to last very long.

According to Sam, they get plenty of sun exposure, sunscreen, chlorine, and salt. It makes sense that they need a little more care.

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The elasticity of your swimmers is often damaged by intervertebral discs.

Instead, washing your hands with a mild detergent is time well spent.

"Soak them in warm water with detergent, handle them gently without wringing them, and hang them to dry instead of tumble drying."

"Letting more delicate garments lie flat to dry will help them hold their shape.

"Try adding some fabric softener; this helps keep the colors vibrant.

How to keep your summer clothes clean

Sam, a Wilton Lоndоn laundry expert, shares his top tips for managing your laundry this summer.

very red wine

Has your favorite top been ruined by the sangria that missed your drink?

Says Sam, "Red wine is notoriously difficult to remove due to its deep red color and tannins.

"Don't worry, red wine is easy if you act fast.

"A quick wash in cold water will get most of the red wine stains out.

"Be quick and put some detergent directly on the stain. But if you ignored the stain until you got home, you may need oxygen bleach.

"To make a paste, combine some warm water and Oxy Bleach.

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Put some on the stain and leave it on for a while.

Your favorite t-shirt will be blood-free if you put it in the washing machine at 60 degrees (if your clothes can handle that temperature) with detergent and an extra tablespoon of hydrogen bleach.

Wilton London products are now sold at Sainsbury's.

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