Looks great on your face — not so great on your favorite blouse. Follow these tips to remove makeup stains.
Removing makeup stains from whites
On the go
First, scrape away excess makeup. Some folks recommend working a little dish soap or laundry detergent from the outside in to loosen the oils and prevent stain from setting.
At home
Pretreat with liquid laundry detergent or dish soap, then wash on the hottest recommended water setting along with your favorite laundry detergent and Clorox® Regular-Bleach for whites. Repeat as necessary. Carefully inspect the garment for residual stains before machine drying.
Removing makeup stains from colors
On the go
First, scrape away excess makeup. Some folks recommend working a little dish soap or laundry detergent from the outside in to loosen the oils and prevent stain from setting.
At home
Pretreat with liquid laundry detergent or dish soap, then wash on the hottest recommended water setting along with your favorite laundry detergent and Clorox 2® Stain Fighter and Color Booster for colors. Repeat as necessary. Carefully inspect the garment for residual stains before machine drying.