LATHER on that sunscreen this summer without having to worry about the mess it will inevitably make.

Whether you're heading to the beach or lounging by the pool, we have all the sunscreen cleaning tips you need to know.

The experts at Today have saved our summer wardrobe and car seats with these easy cleaning hacks for cleaning sunscreen off any surface.

As sunscreen stains only need a short amount of time to set, don't waste time running to the store for cleaning products.

You have everything you need at home already.

Since sunscreen is an oil-based product the first objective is to remove the oil from the item of clothing, according to the experts at Today.

Turn the clothing inside out and flush the stained area with cold water.

Mix warm water with dish soap and blot at the stain.

Place in the washing machine, using heavy-duty detergent.

Only place in the dryer when you are positive the stain has been removed as heat may help it to set.

If further treatment is required, experts suggest soaking the clothing overnight in a solution of cold water and oxygen-based bleach.

Always adhere to the cleaning instructions on the label.

Combine a teaspoon of dish soap with a tablespoon of white vinegar and one cup of warm water in a spray bottle.

Before you are about to spray, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the mixture.

The baking soda and vinegar will create a lot of bubbles when combined, so you will want to put the lid on fast.

Spray a white cloth with the solution and gently dab at stains.

If your furniture or car seats are significantly damaged, you can wipe down the entire surface with the solution.

Leave the fabric to dry.

Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a bucket.

Dip microfiber cloth into the solution but only enough to dampen it slightly.

Wipe the leather surface, rinsing the cloth regularly.

Dry the leather furniture with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.

Using rubbing alcohol and a white cloth, scrub the microfiber surface where the sunscreen stain has occurred.

As alcohol evaporates rapidly your furniture will be dry within minutes.

Once dry, use a scrub brush in circular motions so as to fluff the fabric.

Keep in mind when cleaning sunscreen that using products with oxygenated bleach or chlorine will only worsen the stain as these products contain similar chemicals to sunscreen.

The longer you leave a sunscreen stain, the worse it gets - so get scrubbing!

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