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Aquaphor is a popular healing ointment that helps treat scrapes, sunburns, dry skin, and fresh tattoos. Because Aquaphor is made out of petroleum jelly, mineral oil, and other waxy ingredients, it can stain your clothes and leave behind greasy, yellow residue. Luckily, common household degreasers like dish soap, baking soda, and vinegar easily remove Aquaphor. Follow along with us as we go over all of the best methods to get fresh and dried stains out of your clothes and other fabrics!
Things You Should Know
- Use a spoon, dull knife, or credit card to remove globs of Aquaphor on your clothes.
- Rub dish soap into fresh or dried stains and let it sit for 15 minutes. Or, apply equal parts baking soda and water onto the stain and leave it for 30 minutes.
- Wash your garment in the coolest water according to its care instructions. Then, leave it to air dry.
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- Remove Aquaphor stains as soon as you notice them. Waiting to get out Aquaphor stains can cause the ointment to set in and be harder to clean.Thanks
- Prevent future Aquaphor stains by applying a thin layer of the ointment onto your skin and letting it completely dry before putting on your clothes. Then, cover the Aquaphor with a bandage or plastic wrap if you’re treating a scrape or tattoo.Thanks
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