Things You'll Need:
- Gloves
- Gloves
- Gloves
- Rags
- Rags
- Stiff Brush
- Mineral Spirits
- Mineral Spirits
- Goggles
- Breathing Mask
- Goggles
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Step 1
Check to see if there are cleaning instructions on the can. If so, follow those instructions.
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Step 2
If the material inside the can is toxic, don protective goggles, a breathing mask and gloves. Work outside to ensure proper ventilation. Always keep the tip pointed away from your body.
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Step 3
Run warm water over the aerosol tip for a minute to loosen any materials that are stuck to it. Do not immerse the can in water, because it might explode. (If the can contains oil-based paint, wipe the tip with mineral spirits, not water.)
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Step 4
Use a rag to wipe away built-up grime. Dry off the can's tip before you test it.
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Step 5
If it still does not work, carefully pull off the tip.
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Step 6
Soak the tip in water (or mineral spirits for oil-based paint) and scrub away grime with a stiff brush.
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Step 7
Dry off the tip before you replace it.
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Step 8
If it still doesn't work, look for a customer-service number on the can and call it. Some manufacturers will send you a coupon for replacing your can.
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Step 9
To prevent future clogs in cans of spray paint, turn the can upside down after you use it and spray for 5 seconds until clear air comes out. This cleans out the aerosol tip and tube.
Comments
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shewillbethere said
on 5/1/2008 My hairspray cans were always getting clogged. I tried the tip of turning the can upside down and sraying for a couple of seconds and haven't had a problem with them since. Thanks for the tip.