Eliminate Foundation Stains from Wool with These Tips
Foundation is a great beauty accessory, but it can leave an unsightly stain on your favorite wool garment. Don’t throw away that favorite shirt or blazer just yet, because there are some simple steps you can take to remove the foundation from the wool.
Updated 24 Jun 2023
By Jacobim Mugabe
Pretreat the Area
Take a cotton swab and dampen it with isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol. This is one of the best methods for pre-treating a foundation stain on wool. Dab at the area with the swab until as much of the foundation as possible is removed.
Wash the Garment
Once pretreated, you can machine wash the garment in cold water with a gentle detergent. If the garment is delicate, it may be best to instead hand wash it in cold water with a mild detergent. Always avoid using hot water as this could cause the foundation stain to set into the fabric.
Use a Stain Remover
Try pretreating the stain with a liquid laundry detergent or stain remover, just be sure to test it on an inconspicuous area first. Rub the solution into stained area and let it sit for about ten minutes.
Tumble Dry the Garment
Once the stain is gone, tumble dry the garment on the lowest setting. If the stain remains, it may be necessary to repeat the process again.
Polishing the Wool
Once everything is clean, you can use a bit of a lanolin wool polish to help condition the wool fabric and bring out its natural sheen.
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