Say Goodbye to Those Pesky Mascara Stains on Your Favourite Cotton Shirt!
We’ve all been there: that heartbreaking moment when we realize that our favourite cotton shirt has a big, nasty mascara stain on it. But don’t despair! This helpful guide will show you how to quickly and easily remove mascara stains from cotton, and save your favourite shirt.
Updated 25 Jun 2023
By Luke Smith
What You'll Need
- Dry cleaning solvent
- Liquid laundry detergent
- Warm water
- Absorbent cloths
Step-By-Step Guide
- Start by testing a small hidden area of your clothing item for colorfastness. Take a cotton swab and dampen it with the dry cleaning solvent. If the spot seems to change color, take the item to a professional cleaner.
- If the item is ok, apply some liquid laundry detergent directly to the stain and let it set in for several minutes.
- Rinse spot with warm water and blot it with a clean, absorbent cloth.
- If the stain is still there, repeat steps 2 and 3 until the stain is gone.
Additional Tips
- Don’t rub or scrub the stain, as this can damage the fabric and make the stain worse.
- You can also try spot-cleaning with a mild bleach solution or using a bit of rubbing alcohol.
- If all else fails, call a professional cleaner or take the item to the dry cleaner.
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