How to remove lipstick marks from clothes, furniture and carpets

Scotch tape, shaving foam, vinegar and other available products will help to cope with stains from cosmetics.

How to remove lipstick stain from clothes

First, clean off excess lipstick from the fabric. Scrape them off with something, or place a piece of tape over the stain to help the lipstick stick to it. Try to apply the stain remover as soon as possible, otherwise the dirt will stick deep. Then wash the item as usual.

If you don't have stain remover on hand, use toothpaste or shaving foam. Apply it on the stain and let it sit for 10 minutes, then scrub with a soft brush or sponge. It remains to rinse and wash the thing.

Another option is to take a remedy to remove makeupsuch as micellar water. Dampen a cotton ball or rag and rub the stain, moving from the edges to the center.

How to remove lipstick stain from carpet

If you don't have a special carpet cleaner, combine a tablespoon of dish soap with a tablespoon of white vinegar and two glasses of warm water. Soak a sponge in this mixture and apply it to the stain, blotting dry occasionally. Repeat until lipstick wears off. Remove residual cleaning agent with water.

If that doesn't work, use 3% hydrogen peroxide. Apply a small amount to the stain and leave it on for an hour. No need to wash off.

How to remove lipstick stain from upholstery

Dampen a white cloth or cotton pad with denatured alcohol and rub gently spot. When it is removed, wipe the area with a clean, damp cloth and blot dry.

You can also use dishwashing liquid. Dilute it with water, apply on the stain and leave for 5-10 minutes, then rub the stained area and walk over it with a clean damp cloth.