How to Remove Mineral Makeup From Rugs

Some mineral makeup will fall during application.

Mineral powder has many advantages over liquid makeup, such as natural minerals that protect your skin from the sun. Mineral makeup is applied with brushes and much of the makeup is lost during application. If you apply mineral makeup while standing on a carpeted area or have a spill, you will need to remove the makeup promptly. Standing on or smearing the makeup will make it more difficult to remove. Since mineral makeup is waterproof, a damp rag alone will not clean the area.

Things You'll Need

• Vacuum cleaner
• Liquid dish detergent
• Warm water
• Bowl
• Soft white cloths
• Rubbing alcohol

Instructions

1. Clean up the mineral powder using the nozzle attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Do not rub the carpet. Place the nozzle over the makeup and lift the powder straight up.

2. Mix a drop of liquid dish detergent with some warm water in a bowl. Dampen a soft cloth with the soapy mixture. Wring the excess water from the cloth.

3. Blot up the makeup by pressing the folded cloth down on to the stain. Wet the cloth again in the water, wring it out and then repress the stain.

4. Change your cloth and continue blotting the makeup up using the same method.

5. Remove stubborn stains by wetting a cloth with rubbing alcohol and scrubbing the soiled area with it. Allow the carpet to dry completely before stepping on it.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy a mineral powder makeup remover to treat stains.

• You may have to treat the stain several times before it lifts.

References

• Mineral Foundations: Applying Our Makeup