Download Article Show Download Article Did you drip paint on your favorite shirt? Accidentally rub against a newly painted wall? Regardless of how it happened, you may have a pretty tough stain to deal with if you've gotten paint on your clothing. Work quickly if you see that the paint hasn't set yet. It's much harder to remove paint from your fabrics after it's dried. If you deal with the paint while it's still wet, you may be able to remove it completely without too much hassle.
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About This ArticleArticle SummaryX To remove fresh paint from fabrics, use a simple dish detergent. Start by wiping off any remaining wet paint, then flush the back of the fabric with warm water. Mix together equal parts of dish detergent and warm water, then soak a clean sponge in the mixture. Blot the front side of the garment with the soapy sponge, then rinse the area from the backside with warm water. Repeat blotting and rinsing until the stain is gone. If the stain is being stubborn, try using a bristled toothbrush to scrub the area. IF you want to learn how to use paint thinner to get the paint out of your fabric, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 831,041 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How do I get dried paint out of clothes?Saturate the stain with a mix of half detergent, half warm water and blot it vigorously with a rag or paper towel. Rinse and repeat until the paint is gone or no longer coming up. (Care tip: Spot test a small, hidden part of the garment first to ensure that none of these agents ruin/discolor the fabric.)
Does paint thinner remove dried paint?Paint thinner can remove oil-based paint from brushes and other equipment but only while the paint it still wet. Acetone is often the only solvent that is strong enough to dissolve paint after it has dried.
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.
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