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How to remove makeup stains

Makeup is very easy to get on clothes, especially around the collar of t-shirts. This is how you can remove those makeup stains.

  • Make-up wipes
  • Rubbing alcohol 
  • Hairspray 
  • Shaving cream 
  • Hairdryer
  • Ice 
  • Soap and water
  • Detergent 
  • Laundryheap

Makeup wipes 

Makeup wipes can remove the makeup from your clothes just as well as the makeup on your face. If you have spilt a makeup product on yourself, simply take a makeup wipe and dab, or gently rub, the stain. You can see makeup artists using this technique backstage at the hottest fashion shows. 

It’s best to remember that makeup wipes will only work on fresh stains that have not set into the fibres of your clothing. Also, it’s best to not use a makeup wipe on satin or silk clothing as it could leave behind a water mark.

Rubbing alcohol 

Have you accidentally smeared lipstick on the sleeve of your favourite shirt? Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and dab it over the stain. The alcohol will break down the oils in the lipstick and lift the stain in minutes.

Hairspray 

If rubbing alcohol doesn’t get your lipstick stain out, try using hairspray. Spray a good amount of hairspray directly on the stain, and leave it to dry completely. Once the hairspray is completely dry, rub the stain with a makeup wipe. The stain should easily lift and leave your clothing makeup free. Be aware that this trick will only work with hairspray that contains alcohol. 

Shaving cream  

This may sound strange, but shaving cream is actually great for lifting makeup stains. Simply apply a squirt, or two depending on the size of your stain, directly onto the mark and let it sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the cream should have dissolved the stain. Wash off the shaving cream with cold water, and wash your clothing as you usually would. 

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Hairdryer

This is less a tip for treating a stain and more a tip for how to avoid one. If you have spilt loose powder on your clothing, it can be incredibly tempting to simply sweep it off with your hand. Avoid doing this at all cost. This will only result in powder being smeared into the fibres of your clothing. Instead, use a hairdryer to blow away the powder, and leave your clothing stain free. 

Ice

It’s always best to use ice or cold water when pre-treating a stain. Using hot water can cause a stain to spread and set further into the fibres of your clothing. To lift a makeup stain, rub a cube of ice vigorously over the stained area, and watch as it lifts before your eyes. 

Soap and water 

Soap and water is a classic stain lifting combination. Begin by dabbing cold water over your stain and adding a very small amount of soap. Next, rub the fabric of your clothing together and allow the friction from the material to lift the stain. Avoid using a paper towel or napkin for this method as this will only result in flakes of the paper sticking to your clothing and making the stained area look worse. 

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Detergent

If you are prone to accidentally getting makeup on your clothing whilst you are on the move, invest in a detergent pen or detergent wipes. Simply press the tip of your pen, or dab a wipe, over the stain and it will be lifted. Before using a detergent pen it is best to remove any excess powder or liquid from the stain with a clean wipe. 

Laundryheap 

Laundryheap is always here to help with any stains that you have. Simply let us know what item is stained, where the stain is, and what the stain is, and we will do the rest. 

To book your Laundryheap service head to the Laundryheap website or download the free Laundryheap app.  


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How to remove toothpaste stains

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It’s easy to accidentally drip toothpaste onto your new suit or comfiest PJ’s. This is how you get that pesky stain out. 

  • White toothpaste
  • Whitening toothpaste 
  • Gel toothpaste

White toothpaste 

White toothpaste contains titanium dioxide, which is the chemical that makes it look white. If you use white toothpaste, water will not be enough to lift the stain it leaves behind.

What you’ll need

  • A blunt object, such as a spoon 
  • A clean cloth
  • Liquid laundry detergent

Begin by using your blunt object to remove excess toothpaste from your clothing. Try and use an upwards motion when doing this to avoid spreading the loose particles to other parts of your clothing. 

Once you have sufficiently removed the top layer of the stain, slightly dampen a clean cloth and blot the area. This will help loosen the stain and aid in it being lifted from your clothing. 

Next, work a small amount of liquid laundry detergent onto your toothpaste stain. Make sure that the detergent is spread over the entirety of the stain so that the whole area can be lifted. 

After you have adequately rubbed in your detergent, wash your stained item of clothing in your washing machine as usual. 

If your toothpaste stain has not been completely removed after washing, repeat the full process again. 

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Whitening toothpaste 

Whitening toothpaste usually contains a mild bleaching agent that works to whiten your teeth. This bleaching agent can cause discoloration on coloured and dark clothing if it is left for an extended period of time. To remove a whitening toothpaste stain you need to follow the exact process of removing a white toothpaste stain, however, you need to act as soon as you notice the stain to avoid excessive discolouration to your clothing. 

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Gel toothpaste 

Gel toothpaste contains dye to make it a blue/green colour. This dye can discolour your white clothing if left for too long. As soon as you notice a gel toothpaste stain you need to follow the same procedure as removing a regular toothpaste stain. Once you have washed your stained item of clothing, dry your garment in direct sunlight. Sunlight has natural bleaching qualities and can help even out any discolouration. 

If you have a toothpaste stain, or any stain, that you can not get rid of, let us help you. If you tell us what items of clothing are stained we will take extra precautions to help lift the stain and deliver your clothes back to you stain-free. To book your Laundryheap service head to the Laundryheap website or download the free Laundryheap app.