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Quick Dry Paint Sticks on Tile and Grouting

Dampened a sponge or paper towel with water and liquid dish soap to wipe the stained area. If stain persist, apply soft scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the center of the stain. Rinse and dry. Repeat as needed.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Paper Towels
    Soft Bristle Brush
    Spray Bottle With Water

    Brush off excess of dry or wet air-dry clay with a soft bristle brush. Spray surface with water and continue to wipe clean with paper towels. If stain remains or there is a white residue, repeat procedure. SPECIAL NOTE Do not scrape with a plastic paint scraper. If you apply too much pressure, scoring may occur on the ceramic tile surface.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Paper Towels

    Mix liquid dish soap and water together and dampen a pad of paper towels. Apply the moist towels over the stained area and let rest 2 minutes. Gently rub and wipe the surface with the paper towel. Allow to dry. Repeat as needed.
    May leave a permanent stain.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Soft Scrub
    Sponge
    Paper Towels

    Dampened a sponge or paper towel with water and liquid dish soap to wipe the stained area. If stain persist, apply soft scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the center of the stain. Rinse and dry. Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    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.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Oxiclean Cleaner
    Paper Towels

    Spray the surface with Oxi-Clean and allow to rest for 2 minutes. Dampen a pad of paper towels to gently rub the stained surface. Let air dry. Repeat as needed.
    May leave a permanent stain.

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We are happy to offer stain removal suggestions as a service to consumers. While our methods were tested successfully, we can't guarantee results. Test each suggestion on an inconspicuous area first. Consult a professional cleaner if needed. Recommended brands are effective, but others may work too. Methods are for adult use only. Check containers for use and warnings.

Call 800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM ET if you have further questions.

We are happy to offer stain removal suggestions as a service to consumers. While our methods were tested successfully, we can’t guarantee results. Test each suggestion on an inconspicuous area first. Consult a professional cleaner if needed.
Recommended brands are effective, but others may work too. Methods are for adult use only. Check containers for use and warnings.

Call 800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM ET if you have further questions.