How to Remove Dried Water Base Paint From Clothing
Painting is a messy job, and paint splatters are bound to happen. You can remove dried water-based paint from clothes, but the longer the paint stain is left untreated, the more difficult the stain will be to remove. Water-based paint is also known as latex paint. The word "latex" is used to describe rubber-based paint, but latex paint does not actually contain latex. Water-based paint is the easiest type of paint to remove from clothes. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Scraper
- Rubbing alcohol
- Stiff-bristled brush or toothbrush
- Liquid dish detergent
- Bowl
- Sponge
- Laundry detergent
Instructions
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Use a scraper to remove the paint. Use caution when using the scraper to avoid damaging the fabric.
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Apply rubbing alcohol directly on the paint. The rubbing alcohol will dissolve latex paint.
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A toothbrush with stiff bristles will remove paint. Use a stiff-bristled brush or toothbrush to remove the paint. Use a back-and-forth motion to scrub the area.
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Rinse the area with warm water.
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Mix 1 part liquid dish detergent with 1 part warm water in a bowl.
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Apply mixture with a sponge. Dip a sponge into the mixture and apply to the dried paint. Saturate the area.
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Scrub the area with a stiff-bristled brush or toothbrush.
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Rinse with warm water.
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Wash clothes in warm water. Ensure the dried paint has been removed. Launder the clothes in a washing machine with detergent and warm water.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply hairspray to the dried paint; then launder the clothes in a washing machine with detergent and warm water.
Apply rubbing alcohol to the dried paint; then wash clothes in a washing machine with detergent and warm water.
Use spot removers such as Goof Off or Krud Kutter to remove dried water-based paint.
Use chemicals in a well-ventilated area.
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