Does sunscreen wash out?

We started getting sunscreen stains on all our clothing when I switched to using the Tide plus oxi, warm water and citric acid rinse. Someone mentioned it might be related to the oxi! I have since switched to using 365, warm water and citric acid rinse with a significant improvement in staining.

My question is, if we keep washing with the 365 until fall (when we use less sunscreen), will I at some point be able to switch back to the tide to finish the box. Or simplified, does sunscreen wash out of the fabric? Or should I throw out the remainder of the Tide plus oxi?

Posted Aug 14, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC

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