Summer is a time to have fun in the sun, to slow down a bit and enjoy some ice cream. However, summer is also a time for messes, from sand that’s gotten everywhere to sunscreen stains and musty-smelling beach towels. To help you tackle these common summertime problems, we’ve gathered expert guidance on how to clean the worst summer messes.

Sand that’s everywhere

Hard floors can be swept with a soft-bristle broom, and finished with a microfiber dust mop to pick up remaining grains. For carpets and rugs, use a vacuum fitted with a hose or crevice attachment. When sand makes its way into bed with you, shake out pillowcases and bedsheets before washing them.

Musty towels

To eliminate musty smells from towels, run a hot, heavy-duty wash cycle and add a cup of white vinegar during the rinse cycle. Dry towels thoroughly using medium heat, or line dry them in the sun.

Stubborn sunscreen stains

Sunscreen poses a unique challenge when it comes to stain removal, thanks to the ingredient avobenzone. To remove these stains, treat them with a fabric-safe rust stain remover or saturate the stain with lemon juice, cover it with salt and let it sit, undisturbed, for an hour up to overnight.

Gross coolers

Cleaning your cooler after use can go a long way in preventing mold, mildew and other bacterial formations. Empty the cooler, and give the interior and exterior a quick wipe. If the cooler does get gross, make a mild bleach solution and use a sponge, rag or soft-bristle scrub brush to apply it to the interior and exterior.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.