Download Article Show Download Article It’s a scenario that might be very familiar to you. Maybe you’re repainting a room in your home, putting the finishing touches on your latest work of art, or doing some at-home crafting with your kids, when you accidentally get a splash of paint on your clothes – but you don’t notice until it’s dry! You might think your clothes are ruined, but don’t give up hope. With a few simple techniques, you should be able to remove the dried paint – whether it’s latex, acrylic, or oil – and have your clothes looking like new again in no time.
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Advertisement Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement Quick SummaryAbout This ArticleThanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 73,433 times. Did this article help you?What is the best way to get paint out of a shirt?Mix a solution of one part liquid hand dishwashing detergent to one part cool water. Sponge the stain with the detergent solution, tamping it vigorously. Rinse and repeat until no more paint is removed. If the stain remains, try blotting with acetone.
Does vinegar remove paint from clothing?Does vinegar remove paint stains? A soaking solution of vinegar mixed with water can alternatively be used in case of paint stains, but Tide's liquid detergent was specifically designed to be used against stains, so it's always a more reliable solution.
How do you get washable paint out of a white shirt?How to remove Washable Paint from clothing or fabrics. Before laundering, rinse the stain from fabric with hot water until no more color can be removed.. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent for about 12 minutes (heavy soil cycle).. |