How to Get ChapStick Out of Clothes: 6 Easy Ways

Wondering how to get ChapStick out of clothes? Here are 6 easy ways to get stains out!

Nobody wants chapped lips, especially in the chilly, challenging months that come near the end of the year.

ChapStick is our go to solution, but if we leave it in our pocket and it goes through the dryer, we can find a melted mess and wonder how to get the stains out! 

Accidents can, unfortunately, happen, especially if we decide to carry colored Chapstick.

If the lid isn't well closed, it can pop up in your pockets and stain the insides crimson. Or, if you apply it carelessly, you can get pink smudges on your crisp, white blouse.

In this article, we’ll show you a number of ways that you can remove ChapStick stains from your clothing without breaking a sweat.

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What Is Chapstick Made Of?

Chapstick is one of the well-known lip balm popular brands which comes in a small, plastic, oral applicant, as the title indicates. 

It's designed to be applied to treat dry lips, soothing them with its carefully created formula.

Chapped lips are much more common during the winter, but can occur during any time of the year. Consequently, it is imperative that you occasionally moisten your lips.

Oral emollients like ChapStick can also help to hydrate and soften your skin.

It can therefore tend to repair skin problems such as acne, cold sores, and diaper rashes, in addition to curing the dryness of your lips.

There are many kinds of Chapstick, some of which even contain sunblock to assist shield users from the sun.

Similarly to how typically put lipstick, you use Chapstick by directly applying it to your lips.

Chapstick, like other kinds of lip balms, tend to contain sticky ingredients such as petroleum wax (similar to candle wax...but not always the same), beeswax, vitamin E, and aloe.

These ingredients combined tend to create a thick, greasy consistency which works wonders on dry skin, although they can create difficult oil stains if one happens to go through the dryer and melt on your clothes!

6 Ways To Get Rid Of Chapstick Stains 

When someone notices ChapStick oil-based stains...or lip stick stains, often their first reaction wonder "are Chapstick stains permanent" and then call the local dry cleaner to see if they can maybe clean that favorite shirt! Dry cleaners do have stronger dry-cleaning solvents than most of us have at home. But thankfully, Chap Stick can usually be removed at home and the stained area cleaned and restored simply. 

Of course, any time you are testing stain-removing techniques. try it on a part of the clothing that is not visible first to see if it is colorfast. Delicate fabrics may require more care. Next time you discover a grease spot or pesky stain, try one (or more) of these techniques to remove wax stains and oily residue. 

Below, we have listed 6 simple ways to remove Chapstick stains from your clothes. Each of these methods involve everyday household items that you, likely, already have in your home, ready for usage. 

1. Removing Lip Balm Stains Using Liquid Detergent

If you are in a hurry,  you might want to try using regular laundry detergent to get any Chapstick removed from your garments.

1. In a spray bottle, combine water and liquid detergent to formulate a solution.
2. Spritz the remedy all over the affected region, making sure it gets well saturated. Give it at least 30 minutes to sit. The more time you give it to soak, the better the outcome will be.
3. Use a soft-bristled old toothbrush to lightly scour the damaged area after completely soaking it to get rid of any remaining Chapstick from your garments.
4. The process is finished by rinsing the cloth in cold water and allowing it to air dry.

2. Removing Greasy Stains Using Vinegar

You can use any kind of vinegar to remove oily stains from clothes, including ChapStick. Vinegar's acidic characteristics aid in the stain removal process.

1. Combine some hot water and vinegar, and be sure to thoroughly shake the mixture, so it has all mixed together.
2. Apply the freshly produced vinegar mixture to a clean towel and moisten the troublesome area.
3. Rinse the towel with cold water after soaking. After that, rinse the discolored fabric with laundry detergent and let it air dry.

3. Removing Chapstick Stains Using Baking Soda

The ability of baking soda to saturate oil can come to help while attempting to get Chapstick out of your clothes.

1. Liberally sprinkle baking soda over the area of concern, covering it completely. Leave it alone for a while to soak in.
2. Next, carefully exfoliate the afflicted region using a brush with soft bristles. As you continue to scrape it, you'll see how the Chapstick spots gradually disappear. 
3. Rub away until you notice that all the Chapstick has vanished. The soda then needs to be removed off the clothing by shrugging.
4. Finally, wash your clothing before letting them air dry.

4. Removing Stains Using Laundry Stain Remover

You can pick from a variety of laundry stain removers, but make sure you are also familiar with the packaging's directions.

1. Put some laundry stain remover  on the oily substances in the area that needs it. Allow it to sit for a while after covering all the discolored spots.
2. After sufficiently immersing the stained item, softly clean the problematic areas with a toothbrush or another soft-bristled brush to prevent any material degradation.
3. Repeat until you find no more signs of the Chapstick. Finally, run the standard cycle on the washing machine and let the fabric spin to dry.

5. Removing Chapstick Stains Using An Iron

You should try the iron approach to get rid of any greasy remains from your clothes.

This is particularly helpful if you are about to leave the house, but you’ve just noticed some greasy Chapstick stains lingering on your garments.

1. Put a fresh rag or towel under the problematic spot. Gather several kitchen towels or a brown paper bag to completely cover the stained areas.
2. The iron should be heated to a temperature between low and medium before using over the stains. To prevent scorching the paper, keep on moving the iron. Any leftover waxy residue will be transferred onto the paper by the iron's heat.
3. Repeat the procedure until there are no longer any signs of Chapstick on your clothing.

6. WILL CHAPSTICK COME OUT OF CLOTHES THAT HAVE BEEN DRIED?

ChapStick can come out of clothes that have been dried but it is often more difficult than a fresh stain and may not come out completely depending on the fabric. In order to remove a ChapStick stain from clothing that was already washed, you may need to try several methods. You may also need to pretreat the stain with a laundry detergent and wash it with an oxygen-based bleach cleaner like Oxiclean in your next load of laundry.

In general, if you want to remove older stains, you need to use heavier cleaners or harsh chemicals to improve the odds of stain removal. 

Final Thoughts

Although getting Chapstick smudges on your clothes unintentionally is unavoidable, you can quickly learn how to handle and limit the impact, keeping the stains to a minimum.

If you maintain the six techniques we listed above, either in your head or on paper as a note, it won't take you long to remove stains from your clothing.

The good news is that many of the techniques shared here can also be used to remove other stains. You can use them to remove mineral oil, lip salve stain, and lip balm stains. Next time your cute contain of Burt's Bees goes through the dryer in your pocket, you will be ready to manage those stubborn stains with simple solutions.

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