Yikes! Someone just kissed you and got lipstick on your collar, lapel or sleeve (you don’t have to explain the details). What to do? Here’s a temporary fix—and a permanent fix…
Using a slice of white or soft rye bread, gently blot the mark away (being careful not to smear the lipstick into your clothes). Depending on the color of the lipstick, it might disappear completely. If not (here’s where the permanent fix comes in), rub some plain white toothpaste into the spot. Scrub gently with an old toothbrush or clean scouring pad, then launder as usual. This should work on both whites and colors. (Regular white toothpaste usually does not leave bleach blots on colorfast clothes, but test on an inside seam, just in case.)
More help with stains…
- Amazing Stain-Removal Tricks for Around the Home
- How to Clean That Ink Blot on the Spot
- Get Rid of Mildew Without Harsh Bleaches or Chemicals
