The Lipstick Stain Cleaning Hack That's Hiding In Your Kitchen

Getting a stain on your clothes can be irritating, especially if it's one that's really hard to get out. Stains from things like ink, coffee, red wine, and spaghetti sauce are often a headache and require special treatment. Lipstick is another stain that brings a battle to the laundry room. If you've ever gotten one on your outfit and tried to quickly rinse it out, you know it needs more of a superhero than plain water. Believe it or not, bread can be used as a simple stain solution when you're in a jam. All you have to do is run to the kitchen, grab a slice of white bread, and begin blotting the stain.

Lipstick typically consists of oil, wax, and pigment. These three ingredients help give lipstick its wonderful color and texture — but they're a nightmare combo when they get on clothing. But if it happens, don't fret. The main thing to remember, as with any stain, is that it's important to address it as fast as possible. This will raise your chances of it being successfully removed, so you can wear your favorite blouse again lipstick-free.

It might seem silly to be at a restaurant and request bread for this clever laundry trick. At least it's possible, though — as opposed to other interesting alternatives like hairspray, shaving cream, and rubbing alcohol. The soft center of the bread works well for absorbing the lipstick's oils, while doing no damage to the fabric. However, keep in mind that you might end up with a few bread crumbs in your lap.

Before you grab a slice, scrape off any excess lipstick first. You can do this gently with either the edge of a debit card or a butter knife. Then, take a piece of white bread and cut off all of the crusts. Scrunch the piece in your hand until it's a condensed ball. Now, use it like a sponge and blot the lipstick stain, which should pick up color and oil with every motion. Just be sure not to rub the stain with the bread, only blot it. Repeat the steps if needed with a new slice to get as much of the stain out as possible.

Next, toss your stained clothing into the laundry to eliminate any leftover residue. Remember, always check the label on your garment first before washing. How amazing is it that the secret to getting rid of annoying stains is already in your kitchen pantry? Bread is an inexpensive solution if ever you find yourself in a position without other natural stain-fighting ingredients, like dish soap or baking soda and lemon. Plus, it's a fun trick to pull out if you're around a friend who accidentally gets a lipstick stain on her dress. She won't expect you to whip out a piece of bread, let alone for it to work!