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• A bristle brush can be helpful on coarser fabrics, especially if the paint sticks to large round blocks. A brush is a good alternative if you are uncomfortable using eating utensils such as spoons.

Use a dry paper towel to blot away as much paint as possible. This step is only effective when the paint is wet. Remember to only absorb, not rub. Blotting will help remove remaining wet paint that has not yet penetrated the garment. Rubbing vigorously will push excess paint into your clothes and make it harder to remove the paint. Once you have absorbed the excess paint, you can do any of the following. advertisement

Method 2 of 5: Remove paint with Isopropyl alcohol

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   Soak the paint stain in Isopropyl alcohol. Paint stains must be completely wet, so you'll need a lot of alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol can be purchased on online stores, in addition to pharmacies or at convenience stores, at relatively low prices.

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   Scratch the paint. Use fingers, wooden chopsticks, coins, or other objects to scrape the paint off the fabric. When scratching, you should move in the direction of the fabric and then scratch back, scratching back and forth. Try to scratch off as much paint as you can before going to the next step.

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   Soak the affected site in cold water. Drop the clothes into a tub or bucket filled with water. Soak for about 1 minute before moving to the next step. Clothing should be completely submerged in water.

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   Mix 1 cup (240 ml) of ammonia, 1 cup (240 ml) of white vinegar with a handful of salt. Mix the mixture in a separate bowl. The mixture can be mixed while soaking clothes in water to save time.

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   Wring out the water from the clothes you just soaked. Twirl to squeeze out excess water from clothing. Try to squeeze until the water is not dripping too much, but don't worry if the clothes are still wet or damp. Clothing should be still damp as that is the purpose of soaking.

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   Dip a dust-free cloth or sponge in a mixture of ammonia and vinegar. Rub a cloth or sponge over the paint stain. Don't be afraid to scrub. Dip the cloth in the mixture as many times as needed until the paint seems to have been removed.

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   Wash clothes with water. Now, you can check to see if the paint has been removed. Repeat if the paint is still there. Hopefully, after repeating the process 1-2 times, the paint will fade. You will see immediate results.

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   Turn your clothes upside down - or at least where the paint is. Place the clothes under warm running water to remove as much paint as possible.

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   Dissolve dish soap with warm water in a 1: 1 ratio. This is the solution that you will use to remove paint stains. This method is useful because dishwashing liquid is readily available in the home.

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    Dip a dust-free cloth or sponge in the solution. Blot and stomp hard, but avoid rubbing too much to avoid spreading the paint. Don't be afraid to scratch the paint with your nails. Try to remove as much paint as possible.

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    Wash with water. Check for paint stains.You can continue to soak the dishwashing liquid over the paint stain if needed or if you are not satisfied with the amount of paint removed.

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    Use a cloth or paper towel to gently dab the stain. Do not rub. This step is only necessary if the paint is still wet.

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    Spray a window cleaner or hair spray on a cloth or sponge. Place the wet washcloth over the top of the nail polish remover to moisten with a little acetone. If you have window cleaner or hair spray in your home, you can use it to remove paint stains.
    • You should test in a hidden spot on your clothes first to make sure the fabric can tolerate the chemicals in these products. If the fabric is not chemically resistant, you should use a different method.

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    Use a damp cloth to scrub the stain. Place the towel on the paint stain and start rubbing it up and down. Try not to rub too hard to avoid spreading the paint. Be sure to use a knife or finger to scrape off as much paint as possible before using a washcloth soaked in detergent to scrub the stain. This step helps to avoid spreading the paint as much as possible.

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    Wash now. This harsh detergent needs to be removed quickly before damaging the fabric. Wash as usual and then dry. Paint stains will be removed. advertisement

Advice

• Try not to let the paint dry out. Wet paint is easier to remove than dry paint.
• Always test on an invisible spot on the garment first to see how the fabric will react.
• Another solution: Use Isopropyl alcohol mixed with 409 kitchen cleaning spray. Use a toothbrush to scrub the mixture over the paint stain. This works well on paint that has dried and stayed on for months.
• Any detergent mix can make the problem worse, depending on the product you use, the type of fabric being affected, and how the cleaning mixture is used. Even if your clothes are stained with paint, you should at least try removing the stain.
• Fabric that cannot be washed will permanently stain the paint. Try taking it out to the dry cleaner to see if there is anything they can do. If not, think of creative ways to cover or incorporate paint stains into clothes.
• Try dabbing nail polish remover or water thinner on the stain, however this can damage the clothes. Test only on natural fabrics and pre-test in hidden location on garment.