How to Get Lipstick Out of a Suede

How to Get Lipstick Out of a Suede
Written By
Fiona Todd
Fiona Todd
Published: Sep 23, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

While there are several standalone options that may used to remove the stain, a multi-pronged approach combined with a little bit of patience will give you the best chance at success.

Things You Will Need

  • Dull knife
  • White cloth
  • Dry-cleaning solvent
  • Hairspray
  • Art eraser
  1. Scrape off any excess lipstick with dull knife, wiping the blade clean after each pass to avoid restaining the suede.

  2. Apply a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent to the lipstick mark. Use a clean white cloth to blot the mark, using a fresh section of the cloth and additional solvent as the stain begins to transfer to the cloth. Repeat until the stain is gone or no longer absorbed onto the cloth.

  3. Spray hairspray on any remaining stain and allow it to sit for approximately 10 minutes. Use a clean white cloth lightly moistened with warm water to wipe the dried hairspray and stain away.

  4. Rub a brown art eraser lightly across the stain site to remove any residual oils and to freshen the suede nap.

The Drip Cap

  • While it may be beautiful on the lips, lipstick on suede can create an ugly stain that is often difficult to remove.
  • Repeat until the stain is gone or no longer absorbed onto the cloth.
  • Rub a brown art eraser lightly across the stain site to remove any residual oils and to freshen the suede nap.

Photo Credits

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Fiona Todd

Fiona Todd has been a writer since 2001. With work appearing in a range of media outlets, including "The Seattle Times" and "Static Magazine," she enjoys sharing her expertise in real estate, pets, gardening and travel. Todd holds an…

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