How to Remove Makeup Stains

Removing makeup from whites and colors
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Scrape
Scrape away excess makeup.
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Presoak
For large spills on white clothing or fabrics, presoak the entire item in a solution of ¼ cup Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX® per gallon of water. Submerge the garment and soak for 5 minutes.
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Wash
Wash immediately in the hottest water recommended by the care label using detergent and 1/3 cup or max line on HE machine with Clorox® Disinfecting Bleach with CLOROMAX®.
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Check
After the wash, check to make sure the stain is gone. If the stain is still present, repeat the process.
Tip
Try working a little dish soap or detergent from the outside in to loosen the oils before washing.
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ScrapeScrape away excess makeup.
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PresoakFor larger stains or stains that cover an entire piece of clothing or fabric, soak the makeup-stained areas in 1 quart of water mixed with 1 full cup of Clorox 2® for Colors for up to 60 minutes. Stains will begin to disappear for both new and set-in stains.
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Wash
For colored clothing and fabrics, set your washer to the hottest recommended water setting and add both detergent and Clorox 2® for Colors into the laundry basin or detergent dispensing tray.
Clorox 2® for Colors helps remove stains and odors through the wash while making both colored and white clothing brighter and cleaner. Always be sure to follow the instructions on your garment’s care label.
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CheckAfter the wash, check to make sure the stain is gone before drying. If the stain is still present, repeat the process.
Tip
Try working a little dish soap or detergent from the outside in to loosen the oils before washing.
Removing makeup from surfaces
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Remove
Remove excess makeup.
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Rinse
Rinse with water.
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