/ Source : TODAY

When eyeliner is applied correctly, it can really show off your eyes. But if you drib that eyeliner on your clothes, carpet or sofa, you'll be show off something else — an ugly stain!

Here with tips on on removing whatsoever and all errant eyeliner stains is One thousand thousand Roberts, cleaning practiced and president of Molly Maid services.

How to remove eyeliner from wear

Note: Roberts does not recommend to use this technique for silk or wool clothing.

  1. Dab the expanse with a stain remover.
  2. Permit it to soak into the stain for at to the lowest degree i minute.
  3. Blot — don't rub! — the eyeliner stain with a small amount of liquid laundry detergent and a make clean cloth.
  4. Automobile wash as usual and so air-dry out.
  5. Make sure the stain is gone earlier auto drying because the heat will set whatsoever remaining stain.
  6. If the centre liner is still visible, mix ane tablespoon ammonia in ½ cup warm water. Dip a white cleaning towel into the mixture.
  7. Absorb the eyeliner stain with the towel until the surface area is saturated.
  8. Proceed to rinse the towel and blot the area until the stain disappears
  9. Machine wash as usual. Make sure stain is removed before placing in the dryer.

How to remove eyeliner from upholstery

There are two dissimilar methods for getting the stain out of furniture, but make sure to check the care label on the item first.

Roberts shares Molly Maid's method for removing this stain:

  1. Mix a solution of 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon dish-washing soap.
  2. Sponge the spot with the solution using a clean white cloth.
  3. Absorb the excess liquid by blotting the surface area with a dry cloth.
  4. Repeat these steps until the stain is removed.
  5. To rinse the area, alternately sponge with water and blot with a make clean towel until detergent is removed.
  6. Absorb dry.

Jack White, vice-president of Rainbow International cleaning services, offers this solution:

  1. Using a pencil eraser, try to lightly erase away the eyeliner. Do not be aggressive or y'all could harm the fabric.
  2. If eyeliner mark remains, apply a dry solvent by using a white cotton towel and blotting.
  3. Remove solvent rest by dabbing area with a dampened white cloth, then blotting with a clean white towel to dry.

How to remove eyeliner from carpet

Roberts offers 2 ways to remove eyeliner from carpet.

Method 1:

  1. Mix one tablespoon of ammonia in ½ cup of warm water.
  2. Dip white cleaning towel into the mixture. The dye in colored towels could transfer to the carpet.
  3. Absorb — don't rub! — the eyeliner stain with the towel until the expanse is saturated.
  4. Continue to rinse the towel and blot the area until the stain disappears

Note: Warm h2o and a drop of dish lather will too work in place of ammonia.

Method two:

  1. Apply a dollop of shaving cream to a clean, white towel. The dye in colored towels could transfer to the rug.
  2. Blot — don't rub! — shaving cream into the eyeliner stain.
  3. Rinse the towel with warm h2o and blot the stained area.
  4. Repeat steps 1-three until the stain disappears.

Additional tips:

  1. If you accept loop carpeting, use a Q-tip to get in-betwixt the fibers.
  2. Never apply cleaning solution or mixtures directly to the carpet.
  3. Always use warm-to-hot water when tackling oil-based eyeliner; cold h2o could cause the stain to settle.