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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

One
Dab
Place a clean dry cloth on the stain. With a damp cloth, dab (don’t rub) the back of the stain with dish soap.

Two
Wash
Wash on the hottest recommended setting with your favorite detergent. Add ½ cup Clorox® Regular Bleach2 with CLOROMAX® for whites or Clorox 2® Stain Remover & Color Booster for colors.

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

Tip

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

Surfaces

One
Remove
First, remove excess lipstick.
Two
Wipe
Wipe surface clean with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes1.
Three
Rinse
Rinse with water. The lipstick looks better on you.

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