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Mascara may help your eyes pop, but it can also lead to disastrous effects when it’s spilled on your carpet. And, unfortunately, waving a mascara wand won’t make stains magically disappear.

You’ll need:

  • Eye makeup remover
  • Cold water
  • Microfiber cloths

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1
    Apply makeup remover to a cloth

    Apply the eye makeup remover directly to a microfiber cloth. This step is very important because you don’t want the cleaner to reach the carpet backing.

  2. 2
    Step 2
    Gently blot

    Gently blot at the stain until all the mascara has been removed.

    Reapply the eye makeup remover to a fresh cloth as needed.

  3. 3
    Step 3
    Dampen cloth with cold water

    Dampen a microfiber cloth with the cold water and use this to get rid of any makeup remover remnants.

  4. 4
    Step 4
    Dry

    Blot the area dry with a clean microfiber cloth.

    Of course, if you don’t spill your beauty products on the floor, you won’t have to worry about how to remove eye makeup from carpet in the first place. Therefore, it’s a good idea to lay a towel or old sheet down under your mirror or vanity area.

    And those that find the above methods don’t work for them may need to consider looking at other options, like learning how to deep clean a carpet or even calling a professional like ServiceMaster Clean.

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