The colored part of the stain is more significant if you have a tinted chapstick, like a cherry chapstick stain, or a pink tinted lip balm stain, for example. Below are step by step instructions for removing a chapstick stain from clothing, upholstery and carpet. Step 2: Rub a small amount of hand dishwashing soap into the fabric where the stain is. 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.
Once the stain from the chapstick is gone use plain cold water and a new white cloth and sponge the area to remove the cleaning solution, and then blot dry. Finally, apply your favorite stain pre-treatment to the stain. If you don't have a store-bought stain treatment, don't worry, you can create one with items you probably have on hand. A mix of equal parts water and white vinegar would work you'll only need a few tablespoons , or mix a little dish soap with some water.
Apply your pre-treatment to the stain and let it sit for at least half an hour, and as long as overnight if you want. Simply scrub at the spots with hot water and a little laundry detergent. Some vinegar might help you remove waxy residue, as well.
Submerge the entire garment and allow it to soak for several hours, preferably overnight. The key to successful removal from washable clothes is to tackle each of the components as soon as possible. It can be difficult, but it can be done at home with a few key ingredients.
Test any detergents or cleaning solutions in an inconspicuous area first to ensure that it does not discolor the fabric. Older stains will be harder to remove. You might need to repeat the cleaning process a couple of times before the stain disappears. If your body heat warms up your pockets to the point that ChapStick has melted on a garment that is labeled as dry clean only, point out and identify the stain to your professional cleaner.
If you are planning to use a home dry cleaning kit , be sure to treat the stain with the provided stain remover before putting the garment in the dryer bag. If there is any semi-solid wax on the surface of the fabric, grab a spoon, dull knife, or the edge of a credit card and gently scrape it off the fabric. Never rub. Scraping will prevent the wax from becoming more deeply embedded in the fibers. Carefully check every area of the stained clothes and treat each spot with an enzyme-based stain remover.
If you do not have a stain remover, use a bit of heavy-duty laundry detergent Persil or Tide which contains enough enzymes to cut through the oily residue and release it from the fibers. Work the stain remover into the fabric using your fingers or a soft-bristled brush and let the stain remover sit on the stains for at least 30 minutes. After the stain remover has had a chance to work, you must rewash the stained clothes in the hottest water recommended on the care tag.
If the stains have not been removed, repeat the stain removal steps before you toss the clothes in the dryer. Once you have been through this cleaning process with clothes, you certainly do not want to do it again anytime soon. 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.
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