Hair cream, body lotion, hand gel - what the f*$@!

[Ben205]

We've been hosting for 4 years now. First 3, we never had this problem but in the past 12 months I've had to throw away 2 single duvet covers, 2 pillow cases and a couple of sheets (maybe more) all because of stains left by oily body lotions!

I just can't get them out. I've tried different wash powders (including biological), hot washes, Vanish stain remover and the like, and good old white spirits. Nothing shifts them.

Please, has anybody got anything else to suggest?

I should probably ask guests what they do at home to remove the stains but I expect the answer will be, we don't get them at home!

All suggestions welcome. Thanks.

Ben

[Ben205]

@Susan990 Thanks but I don't provide toiletries other than soap (blocks, no scent, vegan).

[Beth80]

@Ben205  Years ago I read to use bar bath soap on stains. So when I go to strip the bed I take a small bar along and rub it on anything I think might need extra help in the wash.  So far it's worked well. For ink, my number 2 most popular stain, soak with hair spray and scrub. Works every time.  All of my sheets are print. Little discoloration spots just blend in.  😉