How to Remove Puffy Paint
Puffy paint (see Resources) is a nontoxic paint designed for child and adult craft projects. Puffy paint is specifically designed to adhere to fabric for custom T-shirt creation, but its thick texture can also be used for other crafts. Unfortunately, while puffy paint is great for creative projects, it is a hassle to clean up because it is designed to adhere to surfaces when dry. Luckily, the process can be simplified if you use the right products and follow the right removal steps.
Things You'll Need
- Water
- Rag
- Rubber gloves
- Protective eye-wear
- Mineral spirits
- Washing machine
- Laundry detergent
- Soap
Instructions
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Dab the paint with a damp rag if it is still wet. Puffy paint can be removed with water as long as it has not set into the surface. If the paint has dried, you'll need to continue with the following more intensive removal methods.
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Put on protective rubber gloves and eye-wear. Also open windows for proper ventilation.
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Pour some mineral spirits onto a rag.
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Dab the paint with the rag. Do not wipe the paint with the rag, as this causes streaking.
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Pour clean water over the painted surface to remove excess mineral spirits and paint.
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Apply additional mineral spirits to the rag and continue blotting the area if all the paint has not been removed with the first cleaning. Continue until the surface is clean and clear when washed with water.
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Clean the item thoroughly as soon as the paint is fully removed. Rinse off as much of the mineral spirits as possible, then clean clothing in a washing machine with regular laundry detergent. After removing puffy paint from non-clothing items, scrub the surface clean with soap, water and a rag.
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Tips & Warnings
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, mineral spirits give off harmful vapors. Always work with mineral spirits in a well-ventilated area. Though less common and less serious, skin irritation can also occur from mineral spirit exposure if protective rubber gloves are not worn. If you get mineral spirits in your eye, flush your eye with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
