Get Rid of Lipstick Stains on Your Sandals with Ease
Lipstick can be a tricky stain to get out of any clothing item, but especially sandals. Fortunately, there are a couple of simple steps you can take to get rid of lipstick stains from your beloved sandals so you can enjoy them for years to come.
Updated 26 Jun 2023
By Peter Blackwood
Step 1: Brush off Excess Lipstick
The first step in removing a lipstick stain from sandals is to gently brush off any excess lipstick. A soft-bristled toothbrush can help you do this without damaging the sandal. This will remove some of the lipstick and make it easier to treat the rest.
Step 2: Pretreat the Stain
Once you’ve removed any excess lipstick, it's time to pretreat the stain. Start by dabbing the area with a damp cloth to loosen the stain. If the stain isn't coming off easily, add a few drops of mild laundry detergent to the damp cloth and continue blotting until the stain starts to lighten.
Step 3: Wash the Sandals
Once the stain has been pretreated, it's time to wash the sandals. Fill a sink with warm water and a few squirts of mild laundry soap and submerge the sandals. Use a gentle hand movement to swirl the sandals around in the water and remove the stain. When done, rinse the sandals in clean, warm water.
Step 4: Air Dry
Once the sandals are washed and rinsed, lay them flat on a towel and let air dry. Never put sandals in the washing machine or use a dryer. This could cause sandals to shrink or wear down too quickly.
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