How to easily remove make-up stains from clothing?

Are you usually unrecognizable during carnivals? Or do you sometimes transform your child's face into a butterfly or tiger during a costume party? We sometimes apply makeup, grime, even everyday makeup a little too enthusiastically. So chances are, after the party, you will discover a face paint or makeup stain on your favorite dress or shirt. Fortunately, there is no need to panic, there are some tricks to remove makeup stains easily.

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How to get make-up stains out of clothes?

To get make-up stains out of your clothes, it is important that you first wash them out as best you can with cold water. Then you can wash the garment as you normally would. If necessary, spread some ox gall soap on the stain before putting it in the washing machine.

How to remove nail polish and lipstick from clothing?

For a nail polish stain, there is only one solution – pure acetone. Dip a cotton ball in it and dab it on the stain. Preferably test first whether the fabric of your garment can withstand acetone. An alternative for delicate fabrics is to use methylated spirit.

For lipstick stains, do not use water! This only makes the stain bigger and causes the color to soak in even faster. The trick is to drip a small amount of ether on a cotton ball and dab it on the stain.The faint color stain that remains will disappear on its own when you wash the garment.

How to remove powders and other makeup stains?

Powders (blush, bronzer, eye shadow…) are the easiest to get out of your clothes. Gently dab the stain with a damp microfiber cloth. Above all, do not rub!Eye pencils, eyeliners and mascara are beauty products that contain a lot of grease. A cotton swab soaked in makeup remover (oil-free) tackles these stains.

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