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.

Laundry

One

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.

Two

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 3-in-1 Liquid for colors or white items with spandex.

Three

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.