
Have you ever been working on a piece of art and got paint dripping on your clothes? Don’t worry, Acrylic Paint may seem difficult to clean up, but with a few tips, you can actually restore your clothes to like-new condition! Today we will show you how to easily remove oil paint stains and save your clothes.
1. Act immediately, time is of the essence!
First, remember one important rule: the sooner you treat it, the better the results! Once oil paint has dried, it becomes very strong and exponentially more difficult to clean up. So, as soon as you realize you’ve got oil paint on it, take action without delay.
2. Scrape off the excess paint
If the paint has just dripped on, the first step is to carefully scrape off the excess paint with a spatula or a non-sharp blade. Be careful to be gentle and avoid pushing the paint deeper into the fabric fibers.
3. Rinse with water
Next, place the garment under the faucet and rinse the stained area with cold water. Never use hot water, as it will make it harder to remove the pigment. Running cold water over the stain will help wash most of the pigment out. You’ll be surprised how much pigment can sometimes be washed off with this trick alone!
4. Use detergent or laundry detergent
If water alone doesn’t completely remove the paint, try using dishwashing liquid or laundry detergent. Squeeze some detergent onto the stain, rub gently, wait for the foam to build up, and then rinse with cold water. This is a very simple but effective trick and many times it can remove the oil paint completely.
5. Alcohol cleaning method
If detergent isn’t strong enough, you can use some isopropyl alcohol (alcohol) to aid in cleaning. Simply pour the alcohol onto a clean cloth and gently wipe the stained area. Alcohol can help dissolve some of the ingredients in the paint, making it easier to remove them. Remember to rub gently, not hard, to avoid damage to the clothing.
6. “Pre-treatment” Before Laundry
If the above methods still do not completely remove the oil paint, do not worry, you can use a little laundry detergent pretreatment. Put the clothes in a basin, add the right amount of liquid laundry detergent, gently rub the stains, then soak for 10 to 15 minutes, and then rinse with cold water. This step will help enhance the cleaning effect of the laundry detergent.
7. Brushing
If the stain is still stubborn, try scrubbing with a soft-bristled brush (such as a toothbrush). Apply some laundry detergent or liquid soap to the stained area and brush gently. The bristles will penetrate deep into the fibers and help remove stubborn paint. Don’t brush too hard, but gently, so as not to break the clothes.
8. Use specialized cleaners
If you paint a lot, or if you often have similar problems with paint stains, consider purchasing some specialized stain remover cleaners. These cleaners are generally designed for oil paints and work very well to remove all kinds of paint stains easily.
