How to Clean Lipstick From a Collar

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

Clean Lipstick From a Collar

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Get that smear of lipstick off your collar before you end up singing the Connie Francis blues. These tricks will help you erase lipstick reminders.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Prewash Stain Remover
Baking Soda
Sponge Or Brush
Laundry Detergent

Step1

Treat stains as soon as possible. If you can't launder the garment right away, blot the stain with water to keep it from setting. Use a small amount of water so the stain does not bleed. Make sure you do not rub or smear the stain.

Step2

Consult the cleaning instructions on the clothing care label. If the item is dry-clean only, bring it to a professional dry cleaner. Make sure to let them know exactly what type of stain it is.

Step3

If the item is washable, cover the stain with baking soda and moisten it with a damp sponge or brush. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step4

Next, apply prewash stain remover to the lipstick and allow it to soak according to the instructions. If the stain is set in or heavy, allow the stain remover to soak in overnight. If you dont have any prewash remover you can use a neutral soap.

Step5

Wash the item according to the label's instructions. Repeat if the stain remains.

Step6

Air-dry the item. Do not put it in the dryer if a remnant of the stain remains, because heat will set the stain.

Step7

Bring the garment to a professional dry cleaner if you can't remove the stain.

Tips & Warnings

If you don't have baking soda in your cupboard, apply denatured alcohol or ammonia to the stain, or use a nongel toothpaste containing baking soda.

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learning said

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on 2/18/2008 NEVER!!!! Spray hairspray on any garment b/c it is an acid and will set the stain fast.

flaviomusa said

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on 2/16/2008 Much too complicated!
Better rip-up the red-light spot area,tear your shirt in some parts, apply yourself a punch in one eye, scratch your face and arms,some dirt in the pants and jacket. You'll be received as an hero that showed that a Giant fanatic should never be sweared at.
May be a little more expensive than all other suggestions here, but the only one you can use right away. And be safe.
Flavio