It does not matter whether you are a makeup artist or use makeup occasionally, makeup hazards can happen to anyone. Yes, we are talking about makeup stains and spills on your clothes and the floor. You might have a trick or two to remove makeup stains from your clothes but how will you remove these stains from the carpet? 

Makeup stains can be tough to remove from carpets, that’s why you need some pro tips to do it. 

Tips to Remove Makeup Stains 

There are different varieties of beauty products women use these days. All of them have different contents and therefore, need special techniques when attempting to remove the stains. Here are some tips to remove various types of makeup stains. 

  1. Removing foundation stains 

Foundations are available in two forms-powder and oil. Powder-based foundation can be easy to remove as it is dry. However, you can still follow these tips to remove powder-based foundation: 

  • Use a vacuum to remove the excess foundation 
  • Soak the stain with a mixture of liquid dish soap and water 
  • Dab the soaked stain with a dry cloth 
  • Rinse the area with a clean and wet dishcloth 
  • Leave the area to dry completely 

Removing liquid foundations can be tough as they are oil-based and need specific cleaning agents. Here’s how you can remove liquid foundation stains: 

  • Pour baking soda onto the stain until absorbs the excess foundation 
  • Scrape the stain with a blunt knife and repeat until most of the foundation is removed 
  • Use a hair spray to further remove the stain 
  • Rinse the affected area and let it dry 
  1. Removing eye shadow stain 
  • Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the excess eyeshadow 
  • Apply a mixture of liquid dish soap and warm water
  • Use a damp clean cloth to dab and remove the stain completely 

You can use similar kinds of processes to remove various types of makeup stains. However, if none of these work then you can always call our professional carpet cleaners from Sam’s Cleaning and Hauling
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