How to Remove a Watercolor Paint Stain
Watercolor paints are a favorite art supply for children and other burgeoning artists. The extensive palette of vivid colors can inspire reckless creativity in anyone and may result in some unwanted stains. Fortunately, watercolor paints are some of the mildest and easiest to clean up. Removing these stains should be a fairly quick and easy process, especially if the stains are caught early. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Watercolor paints
- Water
- Liquid laundry detergent
- Clean Sponge
- Spot Remover
Instructions
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Removing Watercolor Paint Stains
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Check the label on the watercolor paints. This may give some specific information about effectively removing the stain. Look for the word "washable." This appears on many kids' paints and indicates that the stain should come out quickly and easily.
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Squirt a pea-sized amount of liquid laundry detergent onto a damp, clean sponge. Gently blot at the stain with the detergent. Blot the stain from both sides of the fabric.
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Soak the stained fabric in cool water for 15 to 20 minutes. Reevaluate the stain. If it is still noticeable, repeat Step 2 and let the fabric soak for another 15 minutes before continuing.
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Apply spot remover to the stain, if it is still present. The previous steps may have removed it almost completely. Launder and dry the fabric as usual.
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