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Washable Sidewalk Paint on Washable Fabrics- Fresh Stains

Rub or brush dried paint from fabric. Wipe off wet paint with a damp sponge or paper towel. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent for about 12 minutes (use heavy soiled setting if there is no minute timer on your machine) and rinse in warm water. Repeated laundering may be necessary.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Sponge

    Remove stains from unwashable fabrics with a damp sponge or consult a professional dry cleaner.
  • 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
    Laundry Detergent
    Paper Towels
    Soft Bristle Brush
    Sponge

    Rub or brush dried paint from fabric. Wipe off wet paint with a damp sponge or paper towel. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent for about 12 minutes (use heavy soiled setting if there is no minute timer on your machine) and rinse in warm water. Repeated laundering may be necessary.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Ammonia
    Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Oxiclean Powder
    Chlorine Bleach
    Laundry Detergent
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Paper Towels
    Rubbing Alcohol
    White Vinegar

    1. Brush, scrape and rinse as much of the paint from the surface as possible. 2. Soak in a solution of 1 quart warm water, ½ teaspoon liquid dish soap and 1 tablespoon ammonia for 30 minutes. 3. Rinse with water. 4. Soak in a solution of 1 quart warm water and 1 tablespoon vinegar for one hour. 5. Rinse with water. Allow to dry. 6. For delicate fabrics, apply alcohol and cover with a pad dampened with alcohol. Let stand as long as stain is being removed. Change pad as it picks up stain. Keep stain and pad moist with alcohol and blot occasionally with clean absorbent material. Continue as long as any stain is being removed. 7. Rinse with water. 8. If any stain remains, use chlorine bleach as directed in step 9. 9. Chlorine bleach should not be used on certain fabrics. Test an inconspicuous area of fabric to be sure it will not be discolored. Use a solution of 1 teaspoon bleach to 1 tablespoon of water. Apply with a dropper. Do not allow this solution to remain on the fabric more than 2 minutes. When the stain is removed, or after 2 minutes, flush with water onto clean absorbent material. Apply 1 teaspoon of vinegar and again flush with water. Be sure that all bleach is removed. 10. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent and Oxi Clean or Clorox 2 and rinse in warm water.
  • Cleaning Materials
    None

    To make the paint easier to remove, wet the paint and wait five minutes. Spray the area with the highest pressure setting on the 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-bristled nylon brush or broom.

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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.