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Removing waterproof mascara

Can anyone give me any clues on how to remove waterproof mascara from bedding. Had guests and I have found on the duvet cover after they left. Of course it had to be white bedding


I have squirted it with some stain remover and washed it but it hasn't made a difference

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  • daisiegg
    daisiegg Posts: 5,395 Forumite
    It may be a stupid suggestion but have you tried eye make-up remover?
  • kerri_gt
    kerri_gt Posts: 11,202 Forumite
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    I highly recommend washing up liquid - squirt a bit on, work it in really well and give it a few mins to work then wash as normal.

    Also I have used nail varnish remover and cola is good for stain removal, exp greasy marks (and mascara is actually quite greasy).

    Deff try the washing up liquid first, worked a treat for me when I did the same thing on new bedding.
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  • daisiegg
    daisiegg Posts: 5,395 Forumite
    Failing that what about really scrubbing/brushing at it very hard? I wear waterproof mascara and I find if I am ever without proper make-up remover the only thing that works to reduce the panda eyes is really scrubbing it with a flannel. However I realise skin is different to sheets so not really sure how useful that would be!
  • kerri_gt
    kerri_gt Posts: 11,202 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Xmas Saver!
    daisiegg wrote: »
    Failing that what about really scrubbing/brushing at it very hard? I wear waterproof mascara and I find if I am ever without proper make-up remover the only thing that works to reduce the panda eyes is really scrubbing it with a flannel. However I realise skin is different to sheets so not really sure how useful that would be!

    Careful with scrubbing, I tried to get an oily mark off our nice JL duvet cover where the cat had for got something in her coat. Used a washing scourer and it ended up putting a hole in the duvet cover :(
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  • Willowpop
    Willowpop Posts: 856 Forumite
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    Baby wipes perhaps? they seem to get most things off anything.
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  • BMG
    BMG Posts: 146 Forumite
    Thank you for your suggestions. I tried washing up liquid on it this morning and it has worked a treat when I re-washed it. I now have the cleaned cover in the area
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