How to sanitize a paint pot?

[Altair]

Okay, so I was watching my three year old cousin at my Nana's house today, and she was bored stiff. So I hauled out my makeup and showed her everything, and before I know it, she stuck her fingers in my Delft paintpot. Now, I use my fingers in there, but I know where they've been.

How can I sanitize it? Can I just wipe the top layer out with a tissue, or is it hopeless?

Thanks in advance for any help, and I'm sorry if this is in the wrong area or has been asked before. I did a search and didn't really come up with anything. I'm sort of a newb.

 

[Ella_]

You cant really sanitize cream products which is why pros always scoop a little out with a spatula. Your best bet would be to spray down with some 99% alcohol - or which ever concentration you can get, and then wipe off the top layer.

 

[user46]

you mustve been really bored to show a 3 year old some makeup! lolll

 

[Altair]

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Originally Posted by Ella_ You cant really sanitize cream products which is why pros always scoop a little out with a spatula. Your best bet would be to spray down with some 99% alcohol - or which ever concentration you can get, and then wipe off the top layer.

Thanks, I'll try that. She wasn't sick or anything, just had regular little kid germs, I guess.


And MACpro...yes, we were really bored. It was either show her something to distract her or meltdown time. She wanted to put some on me, and it was *gorgeous*.

 

[user79]

Use one of those small alcoholic wipes (you can buy them at any pharmacy) and wipe the top of the paint pot gently. I've cleaned by blushcream like this before.

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by Ella_ You cant really sanitize cream products which is why pros always scoop a little out with a spatula. Your best bet would be to spray down with some 99% alcohol - or which ever concentration you can get, and then wipe off the top layer.

actually, you can sanitize mac's cream products. they are non-aqueous, so they don't promote the growth of microbes. just wipe off the top layer with a tissue and you are good to go!