How to Remove Latex Paint Stains
Painting can be messy. Whether you are painting walls in your house or doing a craft project, it is almost impossible not to get paint somewhere it was not intended to go. Whether the latex paint stain is on your clothing, upholstery or carpet, don't worry, most stains can be removed easily with a few basic products and techniques. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Plastic spoon
- Water
- Liquid dish soap
- Bowl
- Rags
- Rubbing alcohol
- Acetone
- Acrylic paint and varnish remover
- Butter knife
- Glycerin
- White vinegar
Instructions
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Removing Latex Paint From Clothing
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Scoop up excess fresh paint from the clothing with a plastic spoon. Do this carefully so you do not spread the paint further. If the paint is dry, proceed directly to Step 3.
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Rinse the paint stain under warm water, working from the back side of the stained fabric. Use your fingers to loosen the paint from the clothing. Continue flushing with water until the water runs clear.
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Combine equal parts warm water and liquid dish soap in a bowl. Dip a rag into the solution and blot the stain until no more paint lifts from the clothing.
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Rinse the clothing with warm water. Apply more of the soap solution and continue rinsing until the paint is gone.
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Pour rubbing alcohol onto persistent latex paint stains. Rub the stained clothing with a rag to lift the paint. Apply more alcohol and switch to clean portions of the rag as needed.
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Launder the clothing as usual. Do not place the clothing in the dryer until you are sure there is no more paint on the fabric.
Removing Latex Paint From Upholstery
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Scoop up excess fresh paint from the clothing with a plastic spoon. Do this carefully so you do not spread the paint further. If the paint is dry, proceed directly to Step 2.
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Combine equal parts liquid dish soap and cool water in a bowl. Dip a rag into the soapy water and blot the paint stain. Switch to clean portions of the rag and apply more soapy water as needed.
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Continue blotting with the soapy water until no more paint transfers from the upholstery to the rag. Rinse the upholstery with a rag and plain water.
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Blot the paint-stained upholstery with acetone if the paint stain remains. Continue blotting until the stain has lifted. Rinse the upholstery with plain water.
Removing Latex Paint Stains From Carpet
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Scoop up excess fresh paint from the carpet with a plastic spoon. Do this carefully so you do not spread the paint further. If the paint is dry, proceed directly to Step 2.
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Moisten a clean rag with a small amount of acrylic paint and varnish remover. Blot the varnish remover onto the paint stain.
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Scrape off the paint with a butter knife as it softens. Apply more paint remover and continue scraping until no more latex paint will come off the carpet.
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Rinse the carpet with water applied with a moist rag to remove any traces of the varnish remover.
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Pour glycerin onto the paint stain if it persists. Use a rag to work the glycerin into the carpet. Let it sit on the carpet for at least three hours.
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Wash the affected area of the carpet with a wet rag and a few drops of liquid dish soap. Blot the carpet firmly with the rag to remove any residue from deep in the carpet's fibers.
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Blot the carpet several times with a rag and a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 10 parts water. Follow up by blotting with a dry rag until all of the moisture is absorbed from the carpet.
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Rinse the carpet with water applied via a moist rag. Blot with a dry rag to remove moisture.
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Tips & Warnings
Test the products you are using on a small, inconspicuous spot first to be certain they will not alter the original color of the fiber.
References
- Photo Credit yellow paint image by Jennifer Griner from Fotolia.com
