Here are some tips on how to remove makeup stains from different types of fabrics:
Clothing:
- Foundation: Blot up as much of the foundation as possible with a clean, white cloth. Then, apply a small amount of dish soap to the stain and rub it in gently. Rinse the area with cold water and repeat the process until the stain is gone.
- Mascara: Soak a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and dab it on the stain. Be careful not to rub the stain, as this can spread it. Rinse the area with cold water and repeat the process until the stain is gone.
- Lipstick: Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, blot up the petroleum jelly with a clean, white cloth. Rinse the area with cold water and repeat the process until the stain is gone.
Upholstery:
- Foundation: Blot up as much of the foundation as possible with a clean, white cloth. Then, mix one part white vinegar with two parts cold water. Apply the solution to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Blot up the solution with a clean, white cloth and rinse the area with cold water.
- Mascara: Mix one part dish soap with two parts cold water. Apply the solution to the stain and rub it in gently. Blot up the solution with a clean, white cloth and rinse the area with cold water.
- Lipstick: Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to a clean, white cloth and dab it on the stain. Be careful not to rub the stain, as this can spread it. Rinse the area with cold water and repeat the process until the stain is gone.
Carpet:
- Foundation: Blot up as much of the foundation as possible with a clean, white cloth. Then, mix one part white vinegar with two parts cold water. Apply the solution to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Blot up the solution with a clean, white cloth and rinse the area with cold water.
- Mascara: Mix one part dish soap with two parts cold water. Apply the solution to the stain and rub it in gently with a clean, white cloth. Blot up the solution and rinse the area with cold water.
- Lipstick: Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to a clean, white cloth and dab it on the stain. Be careful not to rub the stain, as this can spread it. Rinse the area with cold water and repeat the process until the stain is gone.
Tips:
- Test any cleaning solution in an inconspicuous area of the fabric before using it to make sure it does not damage the fabric.
- Be careful not to over-wet the fabric, as this can damage it.
- Blot, don't rub, when removing makeup stains.
- If you are unable to remove the stain yourself, you may need to take the item to a professional cleaner