How to Remove Lipstick Stains from Clothes

While lipstick looks good and stays on the lips, its bright colors and various ingredients, such as oil, wax, pigment, and chemicals, make removing lipstick stains from clothes difficult. 

Fortunately, if you address them quickly and use an expert stain solver such as Vanish, you can easily eliminate them. 

Master the art of lipstick stain removal by reading our step-by-step instructions on how to remove lipstick stains from clothes using a variety of Vanish stain removers.

Lipstick comprises various ingredients such as colored oil or wax, grease, and pigments. While these components ensure that the lipstick glides on easily and looks flawless, it also means that your clothes get easily stained. 

It will be a two-step lipstick stain removal process, which could take time and effort.

Addressing the stain as quickly as possible is one of the cornerstones when dealing with it. 

Once you have spotted a lipstick stain, remove any solids using the edge of the credit card or dull knife. Doing this before you proceed further will make removing the stain much easier.

After that, to remove the lipstick stains from clothes, use Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder for whites and Vanish Oxi Action Powder for colored. 

There are three methods for utilizing Vanish products to eliminate stains: Pre-treat, Soaking, and adding directly to the Wash. 

Although pre-treatment and soaking are typically reserved for tough stains, the in-wash method is the simplest and can be combined with pre-treat or soaking.

INSTRUCTIONS

Option 1: Pre Treat

1. Add ¼ scoop (15g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in the water (MAX 40°C)

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Apply the mixture directly onto the ink stain, rub it gently, and let it sit for 10 mins (do not allow Vanish to dry on the clothes. 

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 2: Soak

1. Add 1 scoop (60g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in 4L of water.

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Soak the clothes in the solution for 1h max, and for whites, it's 4h max.

4. Wash as usual. 

Option 3: Wash

Add Vanish Oxi Action Powder to your machine on top of your laundry detergent. Below are the recommended stain remover dosages:

• ½  scoop (30g) for normal stains.

• 1 scoop (60g) for tough & dried stains.

To remove dried lipstick stains from clothes, use Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal. It is safe on colors and whites, works three times better than bleach, and can be used to pre-treat, soak, and wash. 

INSTRUCTIONS

Option 1: Pre Treat

1. Apply Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal directly to the stain and rub in gently. 

2. Do not allow the stain remover to dry on the fabric. 

3. Wash immediately with your usual detergent. 

4. Rinse the garment thoroughly before drying. 

Option 2: Soak

1. Add 10ml of Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal to 1 litre of water (40°C max).

2. Leave the clothes in the solution for 1h max.

3. After soaking, wash as usual or rinse thoroughly.

Option 3: Wash

Add 100 ml of Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal to your normal detergent and wash as usual.

Are lipstick stains permanent?

Lipstick stains require effort to remove because they contain a dozen ingredients, but you can get the stain out with persistence. 

What is the best way to get rid of lipstick stains?

Combining an expert stain remover with laundry detergent is often the best way to remove lipstick stains from clothes.

Will cold or warm water more effectively remove lipstick stains?

Using warm water is generally more effective in removing lipstick stains from clothes. It helps loosen the oils and pigments in the lipstick, making it easier to lift the stain during washing.