Most of us know that foundation has a greasy texture and is difficult to completely remove from the skin. It is instantly absorbed and it will not be possible to clean the skin with water alone. Professional cosmetics comeo the rescue. Almost the same thing happens with stains on fabrics. Therefore, let’s figure out how to wash foundation from clothes.
We will immediately make a reservation that there is no need to rush and place the contaminated item under the faucet and lather it with soap. This will not help, it will only make the situation worse. And if, without understanding, you throw such clothes into the washing machine with others, then be prepared – foundation can be everywhere.
To remove such contamination as a toner stain, you may need:
- stain remover;
- ordinary laundry soap;
- dish soap;
- vodka or alcohol;
- soda and ammonia;
- starch.
Spotter
Any stain remover you bought at the mall will work for this operation. Be sure to check what type of fabric it is intended for. As a rule, it is easiest to wash synthetics with a stain remover. Cleaning is carried out in the following way:
- using the instructions for use, dilute the required amount of the product in warm water;
- leave the thing in the solution for four hours;
- rub the places of contamination and load the thing into the drum of the machine. If you wash white clothes, then washing is done with the addition of bleach.
Household soap
This method is time-consuming, as you will have to repeat the procedure several times. But this way you can wash the tonalka from natural fabrics without damaging the product.
Smear the foundation mark with simple soap and wait fifteen minutes. The soap will dissolve the fat film, and the cream will be easier to wash off with warm water. The temperature of the water depends on the type of fabric. For example, for linen , you can heat the water to a maximum of 40 degrees, but for cotton without drawings and prints – up to 90 degrees, but it is better not to experiment.
If the stain does not disappear, but only becomes lighter, repeat the procedure until it disappears completely.
Then wash the product as usual. Clothes made of some natural fabrics can be washed not only by hand, but also in automatic mode, in the “delicate wash” washing mode.
Dishwashing liquid
Since the tonal cream has an oily base, any of the methods for oily spots are suitable for its removal . The most affordable and simple option is dishwashing detergent. Effective on light and plain things.
With the help of a cotton swab and a detergent, wet the mark from the toner, and let the product soak for twenty minutes. If the stain is not very old, even 30 minutes will be enough for you to remove it.
The next step will be blocking the stain and washing clothes as usual, and light linen in a powder with a bleaching effect.
Alcohol against old stains
If the tonal cream has been smeared on clothes for a long time, and the mark has had time to dry, then use alcohol products. Alcohol, penetrating into the fibers of the fabric, instantly dissolves fat. You can use any alcohol, including alcoholic clear drinks (for example, vodka).
- pour alcohol or vodka on the problem area and leave it for 10 minutes, the tonal cream will dissolve and it will be easier to wash it off;
- wash with laundry soap;
- if the trace remains, then use another of the described methods.
- wash clothes in a machine or by hand.
Soda and ammonia for white clothes
White blouses, cotton shirts can be cleaned of toner traces as follows:
- take soda and ammonia in equal proportions and soak the stain with this solution. Leave for 15 minutes to achieve the desired effect;
- sprinkle the processed area with soda and leave it for fifteen minutes;
- wash as usual.
Starch
An incomparable tool for single-toned light clothes made of delicate materials.
- sprinkle the contaminated area of clothing with starch (if the foundation is dry, drop a little alcohol or water into the starch) and leave for 5 minutes;
- rub the surface of the stain with a soft brush;
- shake off the residue from the product and admire the result.
We hope that a selection of our tips will be useful for you, and you will easily cope with such a difficult problem as a foundation stain. Although, there are difficult cases when not a single tool can help. Then we advise you to seek help from professionals and use dry cleaning services.