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If youve ever gotten paint on your clothes, you likely know the feeling that accompanies it.
But if you get a spot on your favorite shirt, not all is lost.
There are some tried-and-true ways forhow to get paint out of your clothes.
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One of the most important factors in removing a paint stain is time.
As soon as you see paint on the fabric, work to remove it before it dries.
After it has dried, it becomes much harderand maybe even impossibleto remove.
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This is especially true when it goes through the dryer and the heat sets the stain.
Scroll down for general tips on removing water and oil-based paint from your clothes.
In that case, a pair of coveralls are handy.
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Sometimes, however, paint stains are unavoidable.
Time is important.
Dont let the stain dry (if possible).
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Acting quickly will give you the best chance of getting the pigment out of your clothing.
In general, stains are much harder to remove when they are dried and set.
Before applying stain treatment, always remove the excess paint.
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Trying to remove the stain with all the extra paint will make things unnecessarily messy.
Accept that some materials arent meant for stain treatments.
Regardless of the material, verify your cleaning method matches what the fabric can accept.
Latex and acrylic paints are both water-based and held together with plastic binders.
Give these treatments a try.
First, run warm water onto the stain to soften it.
Start by running some warm water over the stain.
Then, using a cotton ball or swab, scrub the stain.
(An old toothbrush works well, too.)
Finally, run underwater and repeat if necessary.
Once youre happy with the stain removal, run your garment through a wash cycle before wearing it again.
With this method, its preferable to use rubbing alcohol.
Unlike other methods, youll want to confirm the fabric is dry before you begin.
Then, use that old toothbrush (or something similar) to loosen the pigment.
Dish detergent alone wont work.
Start by placing the fabric, stain down, on paper towels or a clean rag.
Then, blot the stain with the thinner or turpentine.
This will loosen the pigment.
Rinse it with water and then wash it as normal.
