How to Remove Paint From Clothes
When painting, it can feel like getting paint on your clothing is unavoidable no matter how careful you are. Initially, you might think that splattering paint on your shirt or pants is enough to ruin them for good, however, if you act quickly it can be successfully removed.
- Remove excess paint by scraping or picking it off.
- Hold the material under warm running water and flush it thoroughly.
- In a bowl, create a mix of one part warm water and one part liquid dish washing detergent.
- Use a clean cloth or sponge, dip it into the solution and vigorously dab at the paint. Take care not to scrub and risk spreading the spot.
- Rinse the paint spot and then repeat steps until there is no longer paint on the clothing.
- Put the clothing in the washing machine and launder it as usual.