Recommended product
… you should not rub a lipstick stain?
How to get lipstick out of clothes? Tips for how to remove lipstick from clothes
Removing lipstick from clothing can be effortlessly achieved with HG stain away no. 5, a product specifically formulated for this purpose. To use it, test for colorfastness on an inconspicuous fabric area, remove excess stain, soak the stained part in the product for 10-15 minutes, and rinse thoroughly with warm water, repeating if needed. For smaller stains, dab with a soaked cloth on a white, absorbent surface. Avoid rubbing the stain to prevent it from setting deeper into the fabric.
While HG stain away no. 5 is highly effective, alternatives such as alcohol, ether, or hairspray can also be used, though they do not guarantee success and should be used at your own risk. Curious about other effective cleaning tips and tricks for your fabrics?
It is simple to remove lipstick from clothing with HG
How to remove lipstick stains from clothes at home effectively? HG stain away no. 5 has been developed specifically to remove lipstick from clothes. It has never been so easy to remove a lipstick stain.
Complete the following steps to use HG stain away no. 5 to remove lipstick from clothing:
- Treat an inconspicuous part of the fabric first and test it for colourfastness.
- Remove the residues from the stain as much as possible.
- Fill a dish with the product. Put the part with the stain in the dish.
- Leave to soak for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Now rub the fabric against the fabric. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Repeat the treatment if necessary and leave it to soak for a longer period of time. Make sure the fluid does not dry out.
- For smaller stains, put the fabric on an absorbent white surface. On white tissue for example.
- Dab it with a cloth drenched in the product and then rinse with warm water.
What not to do when you clean lipstick from clothes
What is the best way to get lipstick out of clothes with alternative methods?
With HG stain away no. 5 removing lipstick stains is a piece of cake. But there are other products for removing lipstick. We tell you about a few. However, we cannot guarantee they work and you use them at your own risk.
- Remove lipstick from clothes with alcohol, ether or clean spirit
You can remove lipstick from clothes with alcohol, ether or clean spirit. They all work in the same way. Drench some cotton wool in the product to remove the stain from the garment. Leave it on the stain for a while. If you use alcohol, you can dab carefully. You continue until you no longer absorb any colouring. Then wash the garment in accordance with the care label to remove the lipstick completely. - How to remove lipstick from clothes with hairspray
You can also spray hairspray on the stain. Leave it to absorb for an hour. Then dab the stain carefully with lukewarm water and a clean cloth.
If you have a good tip on the best way to remove lipstick from clothes at home, please let us know!
Frequently Asked Questions on how to get lipstick stains out of clothes
Never rub and always check the care label to see how you can wash your garment.
Find a store nearby
Enter a location
Enter your city, postcode or address, or click on the map to find a store near you.
Please note: Not all stores carry the full range.
HG is available at, among others, these stores and webshops:
Other tips for Fabrics & Stains
How to get sweat smell out of clothes
Have a chance to win £70 worth of HG products
