How to Get Lipstick Stains Out of Clothes

Lipstick stains are oil-based, brightly colored, and impossible to hide. Follow these lipstick stain removal tips to learn how to get lipstick out of clothes.

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Laundry

  1. Dab

    Place a clean dry cloth under the stain with the stain facing down. With another cloth, dab (don’t rub) the back of the stain with dish detergent, pushing it through the item, picking up the lipstick and transferring it onto the first cloth. Repeat until no more lipstick transfers with the dish detergent onto the cloth.

  2. Wash

    Wash on the hottest recommended setting with your favorite detergent. Add ⅓ cup Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach for bleach-safe whites or Clorox 2® for Colors Stain Remover and Laundry Additive for colors or white items with spandex.

  3. Check

    Repeat as needed, and make sure to check that stain is gone before tumble drying. XOXO bye-bye stain!

Tip

To prevent setting, try spritzing the stain with hairspray. Blot excess spray, take care not to spread.

Surfaces

  1. Remove

    First, remove excess lipstick.

  2. Wipe

    Wipe surface clean with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes1.

  3. Rinse

    Rinse with water. The lipstick looks better on you.

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