At-home carpet spot and stain removal: lipstick.
When dealing with this type of carpet spot or stain, consider the following information and directions. Note: some carpet spots and stains require professional care, equipment and processes to clean.
STAIN: Red, pink, orange, soft and greasy
CONTAINS: Pigment or dye in fats, waxes and oils
1. Scrape off excess with spatula or dull knife.
2. Apply POG, blot, making sure not to reapply stain onto fabric.
3. Apply dry-cleaning solvent, blot.
4. Apply detergent, blot.
5. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
6. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
7. Rinse with water, blot until dry.
* Try to avoid wet-cleaning on wool. Use POG and dry-cleaning solvents as long as possible.
