Apart from coffee, tea and milk, the most common carpet stains are those caused by makeup. They’re often a pain to deal with, but they don’t have to be! In reality, there’s a cleaning remedy for almost any type of makeup. So if you clicked on this article worried and concerned about the issue at hand, fear not! As long as you react on time and follow our advice, your carpet should once again be stain-free in no time!

Before we get into the meat of it, however, we’d like to firstly lay the most important tips for carpet stain removal:

  • Always pre-test your carpet cleaning solution, regardless if it’s homemade or commercial, on a barely visible patch of your carpet. Some products have a colour-bleeding effect; others can create a stain of their own onto the carpet.
  • Never rub or scrub carpet stains. That would drive them deeper into the fibres, making the stain bigger and even more difficult to remove. Instead, use gentle blotting movements.
  • Act as soon as humanly possible! The longer you wait to deal with makeup stains, the harder it will be to deal with them later.
  • Use paper towels or clean white cloths to remove stains. Microfibre ones in particular are proven to be the most effective in stain removal.
How to remove makeup from carpet

How to Remove Foundation from Carpet Quickly and Effectively

Getting ready for a night out and accidentally knocked your foundation onto the carpet? Don’t panic! Whether it's liquid or powdered foundation, follow these simple steps to get rid of the stain and keep your carpet looking fresh.

Step 1: Vacuum the Excess if It’s Powdered Foundation

If the spilled foundation is powdered, start by vacuuming up as much excess as possible. This will prevent the stain from spreading when you apply cleaning solutions. For liquid foundation spills, skip this step and move on to the next.

Step 2: Dab the Stain with Hydrogen Peroxide

Grab a clean white cloth and soak a small portion of it in undiluted hydrogen peroxide. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing—gently dab the cloth directly onto the stained area.

Step 3: Repeat Until the Stain is Lifted

Continue dabbing the stain with clean sections of the cloth each time. The foundation will gradually transfer from the carpet to the cloth.

Step 4: Rinse the Area with Water

Once the stain has been removed, spray clean water over the affected area to dissolve any remaining hydrogen peroxide. This will prevent any residue from being left behind and restore your carpet to its original condition.

Bonus Tip: Works for All Types of Powdered Makeup

This method is not just effective for foundation—it can also help remove other powdered makeup products like blush, eyeshadow, or setting powder from your carpet.

How to Remove Lipstick from Carpet: A Quick Guide

Running late for work, you apply some makeup, and suddenly—your lipstick drops onto the carpet, leaving a stubborn stain. Don’t panic! Here’s how to handle the situation and restore your carpet quickly.

Step 1: Remove Excess Lipstick

Start by carefully removing any large bits of lipstick from the carpet using a wet wipe. Be gentle to avoid pushing the stain deeper into the fibers.

Step 2: Apply a Cleaning Solution Based on Carpet Color

For light-colored carpets, spray a small amount of WD-40 over the stained area. For darker carpets, mix one tablespoon of distilled white vinegar, one tablespoon of clear washing-up liquid, and two cups of lukewarm water. Spray this solution directly onto the lipstick stain.

Step 3: Blot the Stain with a Clean Cloth

Using a clean white cloth, carefully blot the stained area. Make sure to use clean sections of the cloth with each dab to avoid spreading the stain further.

Step 4: Rinse and Dry the Carpet

Once the stain is gone, use a sponge and lukewarm water to rinse the area. Finally, blot dry the carpet with another clean white cloth, and you’re all set!

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How to get mascara stains out of carpet

How to Remove Mascara Stains from Carpet Quickly

Mascara can enhance your look, but when it spills onto your carpet, it can be a real mess. Don’t worry—follow these steps to effectively remove mascara stains and restore your carpet.

Step 1: Moisten a Cloth with Eye Makeup Remover

Start by dampening a clean microfiber cloth with eye makeup remover. Avoid applying the remover directly to the stain to prevent it from soaking into the carpet backing.

Step 2: Dab the Mascara Stain

Gently dab the mascara stain with the cloth. You should notice the mascara transferring onto the cloth. Continue blotting with clean sections of the cloth as needed.

Step 3: Reapply and Blot

Apply eye makeup remover to a fresh side of the cloth and keep blotting the stain until it is no longer visible. Be patient and avoid rubbing to prevent spreading the stain.

Step 4: Rinse the Area

Once the stain is removed, dampen another clean microfiber cloth with cold water and rinse the stained area. This helps remove any remaining makeup remover and residue.

Step 5: Blot Dry

Use a new clean microfiber cloth to blot the area dry. This will help restore the texture of the carpet and ensure no moisture remains.

Bonus Tip: Effective for Liquid Eyeliner Too

The same method works for liquid eyeliner stains due to their similar composition. Simply follow these steps for both mascara and liquid eyeliner.

How to remove highlighter stains from carpet?

Highlighter – the makeup product, which makes your cheekbones, temples, brow bone and other face features standout in a glorious fashion. An essential part of a complete makeup routine! It’s also essential to know how to deal with highlighter stains on carpets, should any accidents occur.

  1. To remove liquid highlighter, you’d firstly need to prepare a cleaning solution that consists of 1 tablespoon of clear washing up liquid, 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar and 2 cups of cold water.
  2. Your next course of action is to dampen a clean white microfibre cloth into the mixture and to soak the stain. We even recommend applying a bit of pressure, in order to release some of the water into the carpet – this will help bring the stain from the carpet fibres into the cloth.
  3. Repeat step 2 until the stain is no longer visible.
  4. Blot dry the carpet with a clean white microfibre cloth.
  5. Rinse with another cloth and some cold water and blot dry again.

If you don’t have much success with this, consider using rubbing alcohol instead of the soapy vinegar mixture.

How to get blush out of carpet?

As we’ve already covered how to deal with powdered makeup stains, we will now go over how to remove liquid blush and bronzer.

  1. Dry the previously stained area by placing a clean towel, and applying pressure onto it for a few minutes.
  2. Rinse the carpet with another clean cloth and some cold water.
  3. At the risk of being repetitive, repeat step 2 using clean sides of the cloth each time.
  4. Dab a clean white microfibre cloth into the mixture and begin blotting the stain.
  5. In a bowl, mix unscented laundry detergent and cold water at a 1:20 ratio.

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Removing makeup stains from natural fibre carpets

Removing makeup stains from natural fibre carpets

Stain removal from natural fibre carpets and rugs, due to how delicate they are, may be something best left to professionals. Not only could home cleaning remedies not work on wool and silk carpets, but they can also cause colour bleeding. Not something you’d want to happen to your oriental flooring.

Professional carpet cleaners on the other hand, work with cleaning products approved by the WoolSafe Organisation. Products, which can never harm natural fibre carpets, neither can they cause a colour bleeding effect. Moreover, commercial steam extraction machines have a ton of adjustable settings, making them suitable for essentially all carpet types, including yours.

So if you have a makeup stain that needs removing and don’t want to risk making the stain worse, just get in touch with ProLux customer service team. We can always be reached on 020 3318 6387 or via the live chat.