When you are doing your makeup in a rush, you don’t really care because you are hurrying – and I know very well how this can affect your entire mood for the day… and, unfortunately, you probably also managed to get mascara all over your shirt.
Let me show you how to properly remove mascara stains from any clothing item!
How To Easily Remove Mascara Stains From Your Clothes?
There are certain specific steps that you need to take in order to remove mascara stains. I know that you might want to get a paper towel and start rubbing the stained area, however, this is very wrong and you will end up with a bigger mess to deal with in the end. Mascaras have oil, dyes, and waxes in them which is why you need to treat the area a certain way.
When you do stain your shirt, pants, or even pajamas with mascara, you need to start treating the oily component of the stain first. I like to do this with any stain remover, however, your normal laundry detergent will also work if you don’t have a stain remover at home right now. Apply the product to the stain and rub it in with your fingers. Let it sit for a few minutes before you rinse it with hot water. I know that when it comes to stains, it’s recommended that you use cold water for rinsing, however, when dealing with mascara – use hot water instead.
Next, throw the clothing item in the washing machine and wash as usual. And once you take the clothing piece out of the appliance, check whether the stain is removed. If it’s still present – DO NOT use a dryer because the heat will permanently set the stain.
Instead, treat the area once again but this time uses oxygen bleach. Dilute it in cold water then submerge the clothing piece in the mixture and just forget about it for at least 8 hours.
And then the stain should be removed and you can wash the clothing item as usual as well as use your dryer without worrying.