Removing Stubborn Foundation Stains from Earplugs: A Quick & Easy Guide
If you have earplugs, then you know how easily they can get stained from various makeup products like foundation. This can be a bit of an eyesore and downright annoying if you don't know what to do about it. Fortunately, there's an easy way to clean your earplugs so they look good as new!
Updated 25 Jun 2023
By Blaž Stančič
Removing Foundation Stains from Earplugs
- Start by creating a mixture of warm water and dish soap.
- Dip the earplugs into the mixture and gently scrub them with a toothbrush. Take care not to damage the foam on earplugs.
- Once you've removed most of the stain, you can rinse off earplugs with cold water.
- Finally, allow earplugs to air dry completely before using them.
Treating Older Stains
If your earplugs are stained quite heavily, you might need to take some extra steps to get rid of the stain. In these cases, here's what you can do:
- Soak the earplugs in a mixture of 1 part oxi-clean and 10 parts water for about 20 minutes.
- Take a toothbrush and gently scrub the earplugs. Make sure not to damage the foam.
- Rinse off the earplugs with cold water and allow them to air dry before using.
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