How to Get a Makeup Stain Out of Silk

If you find ugly makeup stains on your silk pillowcase or your favorite silk shirt, there is no need to panic. Before you throw the stained item into the trash, try removing the stain on your own. While silk is considered to be a delicate fabric, it is possible to remove those annoying makeup stains without assistance from an expensive dry cleaning professional. The cleaning method can be completed by using just a few common household items.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Ammonia
• Small bowl
• Mixing spoon
• Clean sponge

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Combine equal parts water and ammonia in a small bowl.

   • 2

     Stir the mixture thoroughly using a clean mixing spoon.

   • 3

     Dip a clean sponge into the bowl.

   • 4

     Allow the sponge to absorb some of the ammonia mixture. Squeeze the sponge to remove excess moisture.

   • 5

     Blot the stained area with the damp sponge. Continue blotting until the stain is removed.

   • 6

     Dip the sponge into the ammonia solution to add additional moisture to the sponge as needed.

   • 7

     Clean or launder the stained item as normal.