Removing lipstick from thick carpet / Hints from Heloise

By Hklbrries

Dear Heloise: I read your column every day and am sure you can help me out. I am in dire need to know how to get lipstick out of very thick carpet. It is rather dark lipstick. I tried ice, and that seemed to spread it even more on the carpet. It is rather new carpet, I rent my apartment, and I am terribly upset about it. Thanks very much, Heloise! -- Marilyn, via e-mail

Marilyn, happy to help. Sorry, but ice is not the answer, as you found out. That is for candle wax. Lipstick is most likely greasy or oily, although new formulations may not be. Here is my hint: Treat the lipstick stain with a SMALL amount of dry-cleaning solvent (find this in the laundry-supply area at the store) or prewash spray, using a clean cloth. Rinse, and blot thoroughly.

Keep in mind for the future that there are three rules of stain removal: SOON, SLOW and SEVERAL. Work on the stain as soon as possible, work on it slowly, and several tries may be needed. Good luck. -- Heloise

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