How to Remove Lipstick Stains

Lipstick is an oil-based product that can leave a nasty stain on clothing, carpeting, or furniture. The only way to remove lipstick stains is by using solvent-based removers, as the water-based cleaners will only spread and set the stain into the fabric. If you don't have any solvent available at the moment of staining, you can use a few household items to clean up the lipstick stain from your clothing.

Instructions

1. Blot vegetable or mineral oil onto the stained surface and let the oil soak into the lipstick stain for about 15 minutes.
2. Use a terry cloth or an absorbent paper towel to soak up the excess oil by dabbing at the affected area.
3. Mix one part ammonia and one part of lukewarm water in a plastic bowl.
4. Dip a sponge into the mixture and wring out the excess moisture.
5. Sponge the stained area of your garment with the ammonia solution, and then rinse thoroughly with cool water.
6. Blot up the ammonia solution from the clothing using a clean white rag.
7. Sponge any remaining lipstick stain with isopropyl alcohol.
8. Pre-treat the stained area with a laundry detergent, then wash it in hot water.

Note: If the stained clothing is dry clean only, it is advisable to take it to professional cleaners instead of treating the lipstick stain on your own, as any improper treatment can set the stain permanently in the fabric, according to cleaners Battersea.

If the above cleaning method doesn't remove the lipstick stain, you can call cleaners Battersea for more cleaning tips. These professionals would be glad to share their experience in stain removing with you.