First, gently scrape off any remaining wax or solid stuff with a spoon or butter knife. Don't scrub at this step: you don't want to work the stain further into the fibers. Next, apply a powder, like baking soda or baby powder chalk can work too, if you have any , to the stain.
Using an old toothbrush or a scrubber, gently work the powder into the stain. Dust off the powder and repeat this step until the powder no longer clumps into little balls: this means that it has absorbed all the oil it can. Step 3: Rinse the stained area well, flushing away both the grease from the chapstick and the dishwashing liquid solution. Step 4: Pretreat the stain with a laundry prewash stain remover. Step 5: Launder in the hottest water the fabric will allow to get out the stain, and either chlorine bleach if the fabric will allow it, or color bleach if not.
Hint: Make sure the stain is gone after washing, but before you place in the dryer or you may set the stain. Repeat if necessary. If this does not work, you can also try blotting dry cleaning solvent on the stain. Once the stain is removed launder as usual. Also see this article discussing an alternative methods for removing chapstick stains from clothing. Step 1: Scrape as much excess chapstick off the upholstery as possible, without smearing it further.
Step 2: For the chapstick still remaining take a clean white cloth and sponge the stain with a dry cleaning solvent. Hint: First, be sure to test this solvent on an inconspicuous area of the upholstery to make sure it is safe. If that does not work you can mix a solution of two cups cool water and one tablespoon dishwashing liquid, and using this solution, sponge the stain with a clean white cloth, blotting at the solution until the liquid is absorbed, and the stain removed.
While it is liquid it flows into the fibers and then, as the dryer temperatures drops, it solidifies on and in the fiber making total removal extremely unlikely. Get cleaning tips, product updates, promotional offers and more to your inbox. Bleach and other disinfectants are not suitable for consumption or injection under any circumstances.
People should always read the label for proper usage instructions. Disinfecting surfaces with bleach and other disinfecting products is one of the ways to help stop the spread of COVID, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Carefully check your washer and dryer to retrieve the offending ChapStick and look for any residue clinging to the interior drums.
If you see some residue in the washer drum, use a bit of laundry detergent on an old white rag to remove the waxy coating. Dip the rag in hot water and dot with detergent and scrub away. For residue in the dryer, wet some old rags and toss in the dryer.
Set the dryer to high heat and let it run for about five minutes. This will soften the wax. Dip an old rag in distilled white vinegar and wipe away each waxy smear you see in the drum. As the wax is removed, wipe down again with another clean cloth dipped in plain water. Most people know to check pockets before starting a load of laundry , but what if you miss the slim stick?
Get lip balm on a key ring or clip. Keys are seldom left in pockets and are big enough and noisy enough to be found or heard when they hit the washer drum. If the lip balm was tinted and you see traces of color on the fabric, grab some oxygen-based bleach which will remove the lip balm color but not harm your washable clothes.
Follow the package directions and mix a solution of oxygen bleach such as OxiClean, Clorox 2 or Nellie's Natural Oxygen Brightener and warm water. Completely submerge the stained garment and allow it to soak for at least two hours; overnight is even better. This will remove the dye.
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