Get Rid of those PESKY Lipstick Stains from The Accidental Housewife
- Dec 2, 2024
- 1 min read
FORGET ME NOTS!
Treat, pronto
Read the care label
Pretest an inconspicuous area first to insure no discoloration
Never rub
Do not put in dryer until stain is completely out. Heat will set the stain.
What you need:
Shaving Cream
Rubbing Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide or Hairspray
Paper Towels
Clean dry towels
How you remove:
Place a clean paper towel under area where lipstick stain is
Dab stain with shaving cream
Alternatively, apply either rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to stain and blot. Aerosol hairspray will also work to help lift stain.
Launder par usual
Lipstick stains are deceptively stubborn, so the reminder to act carefully instead of rubbing them deeper into the fabric is genuinely useful. I appreciate household advice that explains the reasoning behind each step, since fabric type and product choice can change the result. The friendly tone also makes an annoying chore feel manageable. My own cleanup breaks often involve reading about Big Bad Dogs, though your practical stain routine is probably the wiser use of five minutes before a mark has time to set.
I sometimes spill makeup on different types of clothing, so I want to be careful not to damage them. By the way, when I’m not dealing with laundry disasters, I usually relax by playing some Cool Games online, so practical tips like this really save me time.