Lipstick is one of the must-have cosmetics for every girl. Applying lipstick completes our look and increases our confidence. But frequent use of lipstick will inevitably encounter a bad thing. Say you find a lipstick stain on your favorite shirt. Lipstick stains are often difficult to remove because the dye can penetrate into the fibers of the clothing.
Fortunately, as long as we deal with lipstick stains promptly, we can restore the stained clothing to its original condition. Here are a few ways to remove lipstick stains at home, take a look.
Almost all tinted lipsticks are made of oil or wax and dye. These substances allow the lipstick to smoothly color the mouth, creating a beautiful makeup look. Once lipstick gets on clothes, it can easily stain the fibers of the clothes if not treated in time.
How to remove lipstick stains from clothes?
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Step 1 No matter what method you use to clean lipstick stains, the first step is always the same. Oily or waxy substances cause part of the lipstick to solidify on the surface of clothing. We can use the edge of a credit card or a dull knife to scrape off the solid pieces of lipstick.
Step 2 Check the care label. Before washing your clothes, read the care label carefully. Clothes made of certain materials can be damaged by certain chemical components.Â
Please note:
Do not use enzymatic detergents on clothes made of silk, wool, or cashmere.
Do not use chlorine bleach on wool or satin.
Step 3 Pretreat the stain. Apply stain remover to lipstick stains. If you don’t have a solvent-based stain remover, you can use an enzyme-based laundry detergent. Gently rub the stain with a soft-bristled brush or your fingers. After wiping, wait 15 minutes. Let the stain remover or laundry detergent do its work.
Step 4 Prepare a basin of hot water (the temperature the fabric can withstand). Soak the garment in water and gently rub the stained area. If the lipstick stain is not completely removed, you can add appropriate laundry detergent and rub again.
Step 5 Rinse away any remaining detergent with clean water. Tumble dry or line dry clothes according to care labels.
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Other ways to remove lipstick stains
1 Spray some hairspray on the lipstick stained area. Wait five minutes. Blot the stain with a damp cloth or paper towel, then wash the garment as usual.
2 Since lipstick is oil-based, liquid dish soap can also remove it. Lay the lipstick-stained item of clothing flat on a towel (stained side down). Apply dish soap to the stain. Wait 30 minutes for the dish soap to take full effect. Use a damp paper towel to blot the stain, then wash the garment as usual.
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