Bye-Bye Mascara Stains! Cleaning Silk Charmeuse in a Jiffy
Are you embarrassed by the mascara stain that’s been hardening on your favorite silk charmeuse blouse for days? Who said you have to live with it forever? Try these simple steps below and you’ll have your favorite blouse back to pristine condition in no time!
Updated 25 Jun 2023
By Luke Smith
The Ingredients
- A clean, white cloth
- Absolute ethanol or vodka
- Mild liquid laundry detergent
- Hydrogen peroxide (optional)
Instructions
- Gently blot the stain from the outside in with a clean, white cloth.
- Mix one tablespoon of absolute ethanol or vodka and one teaspoon of mild detergent together.
- Dab the mixture onto stain using a clean, white cloth.
- Allow the solution to sit on the stain for no more than 15 minutes.
- Rinse the mixture from charmeuse with cool water.
- If the stain persists, add one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide to one quart of cold water and rinse the garment again.
- For stubborn stains, repeat steps 3-6 as necessary.
- Hang dry.
Conclusion
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