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How to remove a red lipstick stain

Charles MacPherson, aka Charles the Butler, shares his method for removing nasty red lipstick stains in seven simple steps.
By Lora Grady
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Bright red, orange, fuchsia lipsticks Photo by Roberto Caruso

1. Always remove excess lipstick first, this makes stain removal process easier. I use a plastic spoon.

2. Apply mineral spirits with an eye dropper on the stain.

3. Gently brush the stained area with a clean soft brush.

4. Flush stain with rubbing alcohol, and brush again.

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5. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until stain is fully removed and let dry. Be patient until it is removed.

6. Spray with a diluted PH neutral dish soap.

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7. Treat with an enzyme detergent (Tide or Sunlight) and wash normally in the washing machine as per normal directions.

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Charles the Butler has over 20 years professional experience in household management. He is a regular on The Marilyn Denis Show and a weekly columnist for Metro News. For more information, visit charlesmacpherson.com.

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