Tips! - How to remove LIPSTICK from UPHOLSTERY

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It’s not too difficult to remove lipstick stains from upholstery, although at first it cane seem like a nightmare task.

Tools and Materials

• Plastic spoon
• Lighter fluid
• White toothpaste
• Hairspray
• Sponge
• Ammonia
• Isopropyl alcohol

Step 1 - Toothpaste

Use white toothpaste to remove lipstick stains. Put some on the stain and use a clean cloth to scrub and remove the stains.

Step 2 - Lighter Fluid

If the lipstick is caked on, remove all you can with a plastic spoon. Put lighter fluid on a clean cloth and scrub gently to remove lipstick stains.

Step 3 - Alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol is a good item to use to remove lipstick stains. All you need to do is put some on a clean dry cloth and rub the stain. As the alcohol evaporates quickly you might need to add more of it to the cloth to complete the job.

Step 4 - Ammonia

A solution of equal parts water and ammonia is good to use to remove lipstick stains. Put it on the stain using a sponge and scrub the area lightly. Rinse with a cloth that’s been soaked in cold water.

Step 5 - Hairspray

Spray hairspray on the lipstick stain. Leave it for 5 minutes and the take it off with a dry, clean cloth. The stain will come off with it.