Washo stain doctor: Lipstick stains
Lipstick stains? Signs of affection – but please not on the collar! 💋
A quick kiss, a spontaneous styling moment – and suddenly, lipstick is where it doesn't belong.
But don't worry: Dr. Washo helps with even the most dramatic color crimes on shirts, blouses, or dresses – without any chemicals.
🔍 The diagnosis
: love at first sight – stain at second glance. Lipstick stains are in a class of their own:
grease, color, wax – a mixture that doesn't come off easily.
But with a little know-how and the right natural helpers, you can iron out even this matter of the heart.
🚨 Immediate help & Caution:
- Do not rub! This will only smear more dye into the fabric.
- Dab with a dry cloth, to absorb excess grease.
- Dab directly withlemon juice or a drop of alcohol (e. g., vodka, disinfectant).
🧽Step-by-step instructions
- Pre-treatment with lemon juice:
Apply some freshly squeezed lemon juice to the stain and leave it to work for 5–10 minutes. - Baking soda + water:
Apply a small paste made from baking soda and water , rub in gently, and leave to work for another 10 minutes. - Use stain remover soap:
Rub the area thoroughly with Washo stain remover soap – leave to soak in for 15 minutes. - Wash:
Wash as usual, ideally with a spoonful of Washo active oxygen in the main wash cycle.
✅Dos& ❌Don'ts
✅ Do this:
- React quickly – lipstick stains set quickly
- Use natural solvents (lemon, alcohol)
- Gently rub in stain remover soap, do not scrub
❌Avoid:
- Rubbing with paper – this spreads the color
- Hot water at the beginning
- Direct ironing or use of a dryer before washing
🌿 Extra tip from the stain doctor
On a white collar or shirt?
You can lighten any remaining color shadows withlemon juice and sunlight.
Only use on light-colored fabrics and after washing!
🧪Other home remedies&Life hacks
🧴 Makeup remover:
Mild, oil-free products can dissolve lipstick—but always rinse thoroughly afterward!
🦷 Toothpaste (white):
Can be used on sturdy fabrics—rub in gently, rinse, repeat.
🥛 Milk:
Rarely mentioned, but said to help with fresh color stains – simply soak for 30 minutes, then wash as usual.
✨The miracle cure
Extra tip from the stain doctor
When it comes to stains on collars, my classic remedy is
Washo stain soapwithsoap nut extract ,&–
,&vegan,
,&of course.
It reliably removes greasy and waxy lipstick marks – no fuss, no mess.
For older stains or colored laundry, there'sWasho Active Oxygenon top – tough on laundry, gentle on the environment.