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to not know how to remove this stain (HELP!)

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FlappicusSmith · 29/01/2026 13:28

DD's friend got lipstick (I think) on DD's brand new Stackers jewellery box. It's made of 'fake leather'. DD is distraught. I'm annoyed. I've tried soapy water (washing up liquid) and a make-up remover wipe, but no joy. What else can I try?? It's a pale pink colour, so the lipstick mark is really obvious :( . I don't have any hairspray, which I've seen suggested online.

It's this material
https://stackers.com/classic-jewellery-box-1073#selection.color=5697&selection.set=5490&selection.configuration=5741

(And p.s I know not a real AIBU, but posting here for traffic out of desperation)

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Tortephant · 03/02/2026 18:29

savon de Marseille gets any stain out of everything. Alternatively try sommelier clay powder

Lavendersquare · 03/02/2026 18:27

@FlappicusSmith I felt exactly the same, but my carpet was fine.

to not know how to remove this stain (HELP!)
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FlappicusSmith · 03/02/2026 15:37

Katrinawaves · 02/02/2026 23:08

If all else fails and the stain is only on one section, you can buy the layers individually on Amazon for £20. By the time you’ve bought multiple different cleaning items, it might actually be cheaper just to buy the new tray?

I absolutely do not think I have the balls to put WD40 on it! But if all else fails, maybe I'll try spot-checking it on the back or bottom. I really can't believe that it isn't going to leave an oily mark. But then again, my dad used to swear on WD40 as the solution to pretty much everything

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FlappicusSmith · 03/02/2026 15:36

Katrinawaves · 02/02/2026 23:08

If all else fails and the stain is only on one section, you can buy the layers individually on Amazon for £20. By the time you’ve bought multiple different cleaning items, it might actually be cheaper just to buy the new tray?

It's the top layer, but yes, I suppose if that's the last option...

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FlappicusSmith · 03/02/2026 15:35

semideponent · 02/02/2026 21:36

These are all such good suggestions. I'd start with bicarb/talc for its very fine scrubbing/absoprtion properties and then rubbing alcohol.

My tip for clothing stains is the usual hot water/dishsoap/vinegar solution, but you're dealing with something different here and I am interested to find out how it turns out! Please do update

I haven't been brave enough to tackle it yet! Will update when I do

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Katrinawaves · 02/02/2026 23:08

If all else fails and the stain is only on one section, you can buy the layers individually on Amazon for £20. By the time you’ve bought multiple different cleaning items, it might actually be cheaper just to buy the new tray?

Lavendersquare · 02/02/2026 21:44

WD40 is what you need. It may sound weird but trust me it will work.

A few years ago my dd got artist oil pastels on a brand new light coloured carpet, I was absolutely distraught, however I was advised to dab it with a cloth and wd40 and amazingly it came out, I worried it would leave grease mark but it was fine.

I’d give it a go, I think it should work.

semideponent · 02/02/2026 21:36

These are all such good suggestions. I'd start with bicarb/talc for its very fine scrubbing/absoprtion properties and then rubbing alcohol.

My tip for clothing stains is the usual hot water/dishsoap/vinegar solution, but you're dealing with something different here and I am interested to find out how it turns out! Please do update

venus7 · 30/01/2026 20:58

Girlking · 30/01/2026 01:04

Nail varnish remover

I think that would damage the plastic.

BellaEllaWella · 30/01/2026 16:30

White vinegar? Maybe diluted

pipthomson · 30/01/2026 16:26

FlappicusSmith · 29/01/2026 18:14

I'm wary of putting heat on it as, presumbly, ultimately it's made of some form of plastic? And I don't want to weld the stain on to it!

I'll try bicarb...

have you tried coconut oil lipstick is oil based and so it should act as a dilution agent!

Twowhippetstwogingers · 30/01/2026 15:55

Nail polish remover might do it, but I’d test whether it’s safe on the faux leather on a hidden area first.

Bulbsbulbsbulbs · 30/01/2026 10:58

Neat washing up liquid can work. There's probably a stain devil for lipstick. Don't whatever you do heat it up, heat sets the pigment although will remove the oil/grease.

isthismylifenow · 30/01/2026 04:19

Rubbing alcohol is my go to for difficult stains.

It takes biro out of clothing (and a jacket) so I'm sure this would work.

Onto to cotton wool and dab it.

Remembertobekind · 30/01/2026 04:16

Proper rubbing alcohol got a biro mark off a brand new cream raincoat. Hand sanitizer did nothing for the stain even though I guess some do have some alcohol. How on earth did the friend get lipstick on it? I'd keep away from the iron tip though. My own trick for removing lipstick from clothes is to rub in talcum powder and leave it to sit for a couple of hours to absorb the oil base before washing. It works with any oil stain but you'll have pigment to get out too.

WinnerWinnerChickenDinnner · 30/01/2026 03:26

I've had success removing makeup off of a white dress using hair mousse. My friend said to use hairspray but I only had the mousse, and luckily it worked.

LucyLoo1972 · 30/01/2026 03:16

id be fed up like your DD.

How old is she?

I have the same boxes and they are not cheap but mine are mirrored glass so I cant help with stain removal.

LucyLoo1972 · 30/01/2026 03:14

ooscal · 29/01/2026 18:48

If everything fails, cover the mark with a cool/cute sticker or something like that.

thats a good idea.

Girlking · 30/01/2026 01:04

Nail varnish remover

Veryberrycherries · 30/01/2026 00:17

Mindfulmother01 · 29/01/2026 21:46

The pink stuff paste, just a tiny bit to see at first. I've never known it to not remove a stain. Probably not strictly to use on fabric but I used on my daughter's make up chair and it came straight off

Echoing this! And the magic eraser

MyLovingPombear · 29/01/2026 23:46

You should try elbow grease spray, the yellow one not the pink one. It has gotten oil, Indian curry and grass stains out for me and it doesn't bleach mark stuff. Hope it works for you!

Agoddessonamountaintop · 29/01/2026 23:41

Bicarb would be my first attempt, apply a tiny bit with a damp cloth.

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FlappicusSmith · 29/01/2026 23:37

Ok, think I've still got some hand sanitiser somewhere. I'll try that first, if not I'll go and get some micellar water/ pink stuff/ magic sponges.

Thanks all

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Mindfulmother01 · 29/01/2026 21:46

The pink stuff paste, just a tiny bit to see at first. I've never known it to not remove a stain. Probably not strictly to use on fabric but I used on my daughter's make up chair and it came straight off

Sohelpmegod25 · 29/01/2026 21:29

I agree hand sanitiser is strong stuff
I’d get a cotton wool bud and try a tiny amount of- can’t make it any worse than it is?

ultimately tho I’d be asking the friends parents to replace this item -
this isn’t acceptable