podgypossum

Today, my 2yr old grandaughter decided she didnt like my navy blue regency stripe sofa. After spending a while in my kitchen, i went back into the lounge and discovered she preferred white. A whole tube of sun tan lotion is now smeared all over the upholstery and cushions!!!!!!!!!! :scared: :scared: :scared:

Does anyone have ANY idea how i go about removing it all?

helinuk

oh dear , eek: the joys of young children in the house! rolleyes:
Do you have a steam cleaner?

podgypossum

ummmm...we have a spot steam cleaner, but i think this job is too big for that!...

its ok..i'm not really cross........................... (much)

ANA123

PP, hold on to this feeling and try to bring it back when the little angel has returned to the UK and you're missing her!!!!

helinuk

So you can't remove the sofa cover and wash it?

difficult to be cross with a 2 yr old for long

kirsty&al

I wouldn't hold out much hope. A year ago my son found a pump action excema cream dispenser, and spread it all over my nice new carpet - it is still there! Good job we are selling up and moving to Oz.

Best wishes
Kirsty

ianj

Have a look at the following website. It doesnt show sun tan lotion but may well provide some hints. Sun tan oil is oil based after all so there could well be something to point you in the right direction.

http://www.persil.com/time_in/tips_advice/stains/

If not have a look at the other major UK detergent makers (Aerial, Surf etc) as they all have stain solutions on their sites.

All this and from a single bloke. You can tell I have been married before and have children.

Done the work for you

http://www.ariel.co.uk/ask_the_stain_wizard.html

ianj

Yet further info.

Goto the Ariel link and click the Personal & Healthcare stains link. Lo and behold there is a stain info for Suntan prodcuts. Choose your upholstery type and away you go.

How good am I. You can tell I am bored at work and the boss isn't in.

plumber

oh well... least ya sofer can go out , without risking sunburn !



all the best plum