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

39 replies

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)

OP posts:
Contrarymary30 · 29/01/2026 21:25

My son swears by wd40 for removing stains . I'd try on the underneath of the box first though .

Nitgel · 29/01/2026 21:24

Can you post a photo?

MsAmerica · 29/01/2026 21:22

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)

Thank you for acknowledging that this isn't right for AIBU. I don't even know if there is a Household forum or Fix-It forum. Maybe Fashion?

That said, do you have Amodex around there?

https://amodexusa.com/

Bessica · 29/01/2026 21:12

Micellar water

Goinggrey88 · 29/01/2026 21:06

Try a bit of rubbing alcohol.

minipie · 29/01/2026 18:53

Magic sponge is my go to.

ooscal · 29/01/2026 18:48

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

HaudYerWheeshtYaWeeBellend · 29/01/2026 18:18

Make up remover?

MissMoneyFairy · 29/01/2026 18:17

I'd get in touch with Stackers and ask their advice, they are not cheap boxes so hopefully they have decent customer service

Breadcat24 · 29/01/2026 18:16

hand sanitiser?

Original poster
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...

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Treviarpelli · 29/01/2026 18:04

I think I’d try a hairdryer rather than an iron, warm the stain and then maybe washing up liquid and bicarbonate of soda if you have any? That’s my go to for oily stains on clothes and I’m guessing lipstick contains oil

YouDriveMeCrazyButICanDoThatMyself · 29/01/2026 17:21

Would a warm (not hot!) iron, if you covered it in kitchen paper and gently ironed it, melt the lipstick onto the paper maybe?

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