Whenever you are handling paint, whether it is in your art studio or while painting your house, a bit of it somehow always ends up on your clothes. This happens irrespective of the amount of precautions you take. So, it is best to wear old clothes while painting, especially the ones you have no intentions of wearing again. However, if by chance, you end up getting paint on your clothes, do not worry too much. With the right things and right steps, you can easily get the paint out of your clothing. Just make sure to start the cleaning process as soon as possible. To get some tips on removing paint from clothes, read on.
How to Remove Latex Paint from Clothes
Items Needed
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Old Cloth
Instructions
- Spray some rubbing alcohol over the affected area.
- Take a cloth and rub it over the alcohol, trying to take off the stain.
- Again spray some alcohol and rub the area with the cloth. Keep on repeating, till the paint comes out.
- Wash the garment as usual. If the stain still remains, line dry it and again use rubbing alcohol over it.
How to Remove Oil Paint from Clothes
Items Needed
- Liquid Dish Soap
- Old Cloth
Instructions
- Saturate the stained area of the garment with liquid dish soap.
- Let it sit for a while.
- With the help of the cloth, scrub at the stain, trying to take it off.
- Rinse the area with water. If the stain remains, repeat the procedure.
