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Washable Paint Sticks on Metal

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

Repeat as needed.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Laundry Detergent

    Clean-up stains as soon as possible, as wet paint that has not yet cured will be easier to remove.

    Wet Paint

    1. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    2. Prepare a large container with warm water and dish soap. Wash the garment by hand to remove as much of the colorant as possible.

    3. For launderable fabrics, run it through a standard wash cycle with laundry detergent on the hottest temperature the material can withstand. Do not include unstained garments in the wash cycle.

    4. Repeat as needed and avoid heat-drying until satisfactory results are achieved. Air-dry instead, as heat can set the stain.

    Dry Paint

    1. Saturate the paint with a solution of warm water and dish soap.

    2. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    3. Using a soft bristle brush, scrub the area in a circular motion to help release the paint from the surface.

    4. Wipe with a cloth to pick up the loose pieces of dried paint.

    5. Repeat until no more colorant can be removed.

    6. For launderable fabrics, run it through a standard wash cycle with laundry detergent on the hottest temperature the material can withstand. Do not include unstained garments in the wash cycle.

    7. Repeat as needed and avoid heat-drying until satisfactory results are achieved. Heat can set the stain.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth
    Sponge

    Rub away any dried paint with a soft cloth. Remove wet paint or any remaining stain with a damp sponge. If stain still remains, apply Soft Scrub with a soft cloth. Rinse.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Garden Hose With Jet or High Pressure Nozzle
    Stiff Bristle Brush or Broom

    To make the paint easier to remove, wet the paint and wait five (5) minutes.  Spray area with the highest setting on a garden hose nozzle, as close to the paint as possible and at a slight angle.  If any stain remains, wet the area and brush with a stiff bristle nylon brush or broom.  Rinse away completely to prevent paint from redepositing on the surface.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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.