Acrylic paint is a paint that is often used in crafts, home decoration, and ordinary painting jobs. This paint is designed to be water soluble but if it gets on clothes it can stain. Either way can be used regardless of whether the paint is dry or wet, but always try to scrape off the paint first if it's still wet.
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Method 1 of 5: Preparation for Handling Clothes
Step 1. Act quickly
No matter what method you choose to remove acrylic paint stains from clothing, the sooner the treatment responds, the more likely it is that you will be successful at removing it.
Step 2. Scrape off any dried or lumpy paint stains with a spoon or knife
If the paint is still wet, gently wipe it off with a paper towel or cloth to absorb any excess paint. The key is to remove as much paint stain as possible.
A bristle brush can be used for thicker fabrics, especially if the paint has dried into large clumps. A brush is a good substitute for a spoon if you are not comfortable using cutlery
Step 3. Don't panic
Don't give up and throw away your shirt or get frustrated. Even if the type of fabric affected is not good, you can save it from staining. Move quickly and follow these steps.
Step 4. Wipe off as much paint as possible with a dry tissue
This can only be done if the paint is still wet. Remember, wiping, not rubbing. Wiping off the stain will remove any excess wet paint that has not soaked into the garment. Scrubbing the stain will push the excess paint deeper into the garment, making it more difficult to remove. If the excess wet paint has been removed successfully, you can proceed to the following steps.
Method 2 of 5: Removing Acrylic Paint Stains with Isopropyl Alcohol
Step 1. Wet the stained area with isopropyl alcohol
The stained area should be completely wet, so pour a generous amount of alcohol on it. You can buy isopropyl alcohol at your local pharmacy for a relatively low price. The pharmacy sells a bottle of isopropyl alcohol for around IDR 25,000.00.
Step 2. Scrape off the paint stain
Use a fingernail, a stick, a coin, or other tool to scrape off the paint stain and try to remove it from the fabric. When scraping, do it in the direction of, then against the fibers of the fabric, back and forth. Scrape as much as possible before moving on to the next step.
Step 3. Put the clothes in the washing machine
Set the usual washing cycle for this type of clothing and wash with regular detergent. It is hoped that the washing machine will remove excess paint that cannot be removed by rubbing and rubbing alcohol.
Step 4. Dry as usual
It is hoped that the stain will disappear due to alcohol and the washing machine. If you are not satisfied, you can repeat the process, but it may be too late.
Method 3 of 5: Removing Acrylic Paint Stains with Ammonia and Vinegar
Step 1. Soak the stained part of the garment in cold water
Put it in a sink or bucket filled with water. Let it soak for a minute before continuing. The stained area must be completely wet.
Step 2. Mix 240 ml of ammonia, 240 ml of white vinegar and a handful of salt
Do it in a separate bowl. You can make this mixture while the clothes are submerged in water to save time.
Step 3. Remove water from wet clothes
Squeeze clothes to remove water. Remove enough water so it doesn't drip too much, but don't worry if the clothes are still wet or damp. The clothes should be damp – this is what the soaking is for.
Step 4. Dip a lint free cloth or sponge in the ammonia and vinegar solution
Scrub the paint stains with this cloth or sponge. Don't be afraid to rub it hard. Dip the rag or sponge as often as needed until the stain appears to be gone.
Step 5. Rinse the clothes with water
Now check the clothes to see if the stain is gone or not. Repeat the process if the stain is still there. It is hoped that after repeating this process once or twice, the stain has faded. You will see the results immediately.
Step 6. Put the scrubbed clothes in the washing machine
Wash as usual, then dry the clothes. Check again and see if the stain is gone or not. If you're still not satisfied, you can repeat this process, but the results will likely be less.
Method 4 of 5: Removing Acrylic Paint Stains with Dish Soap
Step 1. Turn the garment so that the inside is outside, or at least where the stain is
Hold the area under warm running water to soak the paint stain as much as possible.
Step 2. Mix one part liquid dish soap with one part warm water
This is the solution that will be used to remove the stain. This method is very helpful because it is possible that dish soap is already available.
Step 3. Dip a lint-free cloth or sponge in the solution
Dip a lint-free cloth or sponge and rub the stain vigorously; but do not rub too often, because the stain can spread. Don't be afraid to use your fingernail on the stain. Try to eliminate as much as possible.
Step 4. Rinse with water
Check the stain; You can repeat scrubbing with soap if needed or if you are not satisfied with the result.
Step 5. Wash as usual
Wash clothes as usual. Make sure the clothes are machine washable. Now dry as usual and check the stain again. Hopefully the stain is now gone.
Method 5 of 5: Removing Acrylic Paint Stains with Glass Cleaner or Hair Spray
Step 1. Blot the stain with a cleaning cloth or tissue
Do not rub the paint stain. This step is only necessary if the paint is still wet.
Step 2. Spray glass cleaner or hairspray on a cleaning cloth or sponge
Hold the damp area over the nail polish remover bottle and slightly moisten it with acetone nail polish remover. If you have a glass cleaner or hairspray at home, these two products can remove stains.
It is recommended that you try on an invisible part of the garment first to ensure that the fabric can come into contact with the chemicals in this product. If you can't, use another method
Step 3. Scrub the paint off with a damp cloth
Place the rag over the stain and start rubbing it up and down. Try not to rub too hard – don't let the stain spread. Remember, remove as much paint as possible with a knife or fingernail before starting to scrub the paint stain with the cleaner. As much as possible do not let the stain spread.
Step 4. Wash immediately
This powerful cleaning mixture needs to be washed off immediately before it damages the fibers of the fabric. Wash as usual, then dry. This method will remove paint stains.
Tips
- As much as possible do not let the paint stain dry. It is easier to remove stains that are still wet than those that are dry.
- Try it on an invisible part first to see how the fabric reacts.
- Another possible solution: Use rubbing alcohol and kitchen cleaner spray, then use a toothbrush to scrub it. This method is useful for stains that have dried and have stuck to clothes for months.
- Each cleaning solution has a risk of damaging clothing, depending on the cleaner used, the type of fabric that was stained, and how it was used. Since the clothes are already stained with paint, it's a good idea to try to remove the stains.
- Stains cannot be removed on non-washable fabrics. Try taking him to a chemical laundry to see if anything can be done. If not, think of creative ways to cover or embed the stained area in your clothes.
- You can also try scrubbing the stained area with nail polish remover or paint thinner, but both solutions may damage the garment. Use these solutions only on natural fibrous fabrics, and try them on an invisible part of the garment first.
