How to Get Rid of Mascara Stains Quickly and Easily
Mascara stains can be an unsightly wardrobe issue. That's why it's important to know how to quickly and easily remove mascara stains from your clothes. Thankfully, there are a few simple techniques you can use to save your shirt and keep it looking great.
Updated 25 Jun 2023
By Noemi Denker
Using Dish Soap, Warm Water, and a Toothbrush
- Start by mixing a teaspoon of dish soap into a bowl of warm water.
- Dip your toothbrush into mixture and apply it directly to the stain.
- Gently scrub the solution into the fabric, being careful not to rub the stain too harshly.
- Allow the solution to sit on the stain for at least 15 minutes.
- Use a cloth or paper towel to blot the stain, being sure to work from the outside in.
- Rinse fabric with warm water until the suds are gone.
- Launder the item according to the care instructions.
Using Rubbing Alcohol and a Clean Cloth
- Start by dampening a clean cloth with rubbing alcohol.
- Blot the stain with the cloth, being sure to work from the outside in.
- Continue blotting until the stain has been removed.
- Rinse the fabric with warm water.
- Launder the item according to the care instructions.
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