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                            Cleaning MaterialsCotton Balls
 Nail Polish Remover
 Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
 Sponge
 
 Brush and rinse as much of the watercolor from the surface as possible. Apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the center of the stain, rinse and dry. If any stain remains, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball, blot stain and rinse. Repeat if necessary.Special PrecautionsDo not use nail polish remover near an open flame.
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                            Cleaning MaterialsSoft 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.
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                            Cleaning MaterialsCotton Ball
 Rubbing Alcohol
 Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
 Sponge
 
 Wipe all stains with a damp sponge. If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse. If stain persists saturate a cotton ball with alcohol and blot the stain and rinse.
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                            Cleaning MaterialsPaper Towels
 Plastic Paint Scraper
 Soft Bristle Brush
 Spray Bottle With Water
 
 Scrape or brush off excess dry or wet clay with a plastic paint scraper or soft bristle brush. Spray area with water and continue to wipe clean with paper towels. If stain or white residue remains, repeat procedure.
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                            Cleaning MaterialsCapture Spot and Stain Remover
 Rubbing Alcohol
 Sponge
 Upholstery/Rug Shampoo
 
 Dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the washable watercolor stain, changing the sponge as often as needed. Apply upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container. If stain remains, use Capture spot and soil remover according to the directions on the container.
 
             
                         
                                                             
                                                             
                         
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                                                             
                                                            