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Though you might not run into many problems with an eyeliner pencil, liquid eyeliner can make a massive mess if a bottle gets knocked over. You can tackle this problem using the steps for cleaning foundation laid out above. If that doesn’t work, you can move on to stronger options.

You’ll need:

  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • Microfiber cloths

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1
    Mix Vinegar & Water

    Mix the vinegar with the water.

  2. 2
    Step 2
    Blot stain

    Dab a cloth into the solution, then use this to blot at the stain. Make sure you’re working from the outside in. Blot until there’s no more eyeliner left in the carpet.

  3. 3
    Step 3
    Blot with water

    Lightly dampen a clean microfiber cloth with plain water and blot to get rid of any remaining vinegar solution.

  4. 4
    Step 4
    Dry

    Gently pat dry with a fresh microfiber cloth.

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