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Washable Paint Sticks on Painted Wall or Wallboard

Dampen a sponge with water and liquid dish soap to work over the stained area. Rinse with water.  If stain persists, saturate paper towels with rubbing alcohol to gently wipe remaining stain. Repeat as needed.



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    Make a solution of dish soap and water to spray the stained area. Let the soapy water remain for 1 minute. Wipe with a paper towel. Repeat as needed.
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    Wipe the stained area with a paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible. Spray all purpose cleaner on the stained area and wipe with a paper towel. If stain remains, use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser according to direction on the container. Repeat as needed.
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    Liquid Dish Soap
    Scrub Brush
    Garden Hose

    Mix liquid dish soap with water to spray on the stained area. Use pressurized water from the hose to rinse.  If stain persists, reapply soapy water and work the area with a scrub brush. Rinse. Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Scrub Brush
    Garden Hose

    Mix liquid dish soap with water to spray on the stained area. Use pressurized water from the hose to rinse.  If stain persists, reapply soapy water and work the area with a scrub brush. Rinse. Repeat as needed.

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    Liquid Dish Soap
    Paper Towels

    Mix liquid dish soap and water to dampen a paper towel.  Wipe over the stained area. Rinse. 

    Repeat as needed.