Don’t rub the stain deeper into the carpet or make the stain larger.

The cleaning tips will work on both natural carpet fibers likewooland cotton, as well assynthetic fibers.

However, if you have a wool carpet, do not use oxygen-based bleach to remove difficult stains.

How to Get Lipstick Stains Out of Carpet

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Use hydrogen peroxide instead.

Be careful not to over-wet the fabric because excess moisture in the furniture cushions can cause mildew to form.

Before cleaning any furniture, always follow the manufacturer’s care label oncleaning upholstery.

Overhead view of materials needed to remove lipstick stains from carpet

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Time can wear down fibers, and professionals can help you clean and preserve those items.

Yes, vinegar can be used to remove lipstick stains.

Apply a small amount of vinegar to the stain and gently dab to remove it.

Using a dull knife to remove lipstick stain solids from carpet

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Mixing a cleaning solution to remove lipstick stains from carpet

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Applying stain remover to the lipstick stain

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Applying a cleaning solution mixture to the lipstick stained area

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Rinsing the lipstick-stained area with plain water

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Air-drying and vacuuming the carpet after stain removal

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