Fabric
1. Scrape off excess lipstick.
2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
3. Launder.
4. If the stain remains, treat again with prewash stain remover.
OR
1. Scrape off excess lipstick.
2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.
3. Launder.
4. Using a clean, white cloth, apply a dry-cleaning solvent to the stained area. Blot until the liquid is absorbed. Repeat, applying and blotting the solution until the stain disappears.
5. Launder again.
Upholstery
1. Scrape off excess lipstick.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.
Carpet
1. Scrape off excess lipstick.
2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears or is no longer absorbed into the cloth.
5. If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
6. Sponge the stain with the detergent/vinegar solution.
7. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.
8. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.
Content courtesy of the Good Housekeeping Research Institute's book Stain Rescue! The A-Z Guide to Removing Smudges, Spots & Other Spills
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