How to Remove Diaper Cream

Diaper cream, usually used to ease diaper rash, leaves an oily-looking stain on fabric and residue on skin if left to soak in. Diaper rash cream is thick and oily, making it difficult to remove if rubbed into fabric or carpets. To prevent the stain, clean up the mess right away. Prevent messes from occurring by keeping the tube away from children and covering the area of skin it's applied to.

Things You'll Need

  • Wet wipes
  • Washcloth
  • Soap
  • Towel
  • Paper towels
  • White vinegar
  • Spray bottle
  • Laundry detergent
  • Scrub brush

Instructions

  1. Skin

    • 1

      Wipe the area with a wet wipe to remove most of the diaper cream. Throw the the wet wipe away.

    • 2

      Wet a soft washcloth with warm water and apply soap. Wash the area clean.

    • 3

      Dry with a towel.

    Fabric

    • 4

      Wipe off as much of the cream as possible with a paper towel. Do not press or rub.

    • 5

      Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar. Spray the affected area. Let the white vinegar soak in for 10 to 15 minutes.

    • 6

      Place in the washing machine with detergent, if possible.

    • 7

      Apply a dime-sized drop of laundry detergent over the area, if the item cannot be put in the washing machine. Scrub the spot with a wet scrub brush to wash.

    • 8

      Blot dry with a paper towel.

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