How to Remove Makeup from Your Carpet
Makeup is a beautiful art which conceals unpleasant features while accentuating attractive ones. So beautiful is this art that people pay hundreds of dollars to have a makeup artist slather the content of makeup products on them. But no matter how adored makeup can be, you’d rather not have them on your carpet.
Getting a smear of foundation or mascara on your carpet is somewhat inevitable if you’re a makeup artist or if you’re always busy in front of a dresser. Having a few makeup removal tips handy can be an invaluable asset. That way you avoid guessing what the best cleaning approach is best. There isn’t a one size fits all cleaning approach, for example, what works for removing tomato sauce from your carpet probably won’t work for removing makeup!
Don’t forget to see a manufacturer’s instructions before cleaning your carpet.
Foundation Spills
Foundation can very well conceal rough patches on your skin but will only begrime your carpet at the slightest contact. So below are cleaning tips for your carpet in case a smear of foundation doesn’t make it to your face during a makeup session.
- As soon as the smear happens, use a knife to remove the foundation residue from the carpet’s surface.
- Stir in some drops of dishwashing liquid into the water, and then soak a towel with the mixture. Daub the stained area with the towel until the foundation is cleaned, and be careful not to scrub which is a stain removal mistake made by many, scrubbing may worsen the depth of the stain.
- Now wipe the soap mixture off the carpet using another towel soaked with clean water.
- Allow the area to dry, and then run your vacuum cleaner through it.
Mascara Smear
Unfortunately, mascara does not give your carpet the same glow it adds to your eyelids. If your carpet has been unfortunate to have a mascara smudge on it, these tips will help you get it clean:
- Apply eye makeup cleanser on a microfiber towel, and then blot the stain until it is clean.
- Repeat with a fresh towel until no mascara is left. Then wipe the area using another towel soaked in clean water.
- Dry the carpet area with a dry towel or a hand dryer.
Eyeshadows
Eyeshadows are usually oil-based and may not come off as easily as other water-based makeup products. To clean eyeshadow from your carpet:
- Splash a few drops of hydrogen peroxide on the carpet, making sure it touches all parts of the stain. Then, let it sit for a few minutes.
- Now blot the hydrogen peroxide (attached to the mascara molecules) with a microfiber towel until the stain is cleared.
- Clean out the hydrogen peroxide with another towel dampened with clean water. Afterward, dry the area with a towel or a blow dryer.
Eyeliner
Eyeliner is made from wax and would need a strong cleaning agent like vinegar to lose its grip on your carpet.
- Mix one teaspoon of vinegar in half a cup of warm water, then dip a microfiber towel in the mixture.
- Gently pat the stain with the towel until no eyeliner residue remains.
- Wet another towel with clean water, and then clean out the vinegar solution. Afterwards, dry the area.
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