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Watercolor Paint on Washable Fabrics - Red Paint

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.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Ammonia
    Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Oxiclean Powder
    Chlorine Bleach
    Container 1 Quart or Larger
    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 water, ½ teaspoon liquid dish soap and 1 tablespoon vinegar for 30 minutes. Agitate occasionally. 3. Rinse with water. Allow to dry. 4. Apply alcohol to stain and cover with a pad of absorbent material dampened with alcohol. Let stand as long as any stain is being removed. Change the pad as it picks up stain. Press pad firmly onto the stain each time you check it. Keep stain and pad moist with alcohol. 5. Flush with alcohol and allow to dry. 6. Soak in a solution of 1 quart warm water, ½ teaspoon liquid dish soap and 1 tablespoon ammonia for 30 minutes. 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 OxiClean powder or Clorox 2 and rinse in warm water.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Chlorine Bleach
    Glycerine
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Paper Towels
    Prepare a Wet Spotter by Mixing 1 Part Glycerine
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge

    1. Sponge stained area with water.2. Apply wet spotter solution and a few drops of vinegar. Let stand 30 minutes or more. Blot every 5 minutes with clean absorbent material. Add wet spotter and vinegar as needed to keep stain moist.3. Flush with water. Allow to dry.4. Apply alcohol to stain and cover with a pad of absorbent material dampened with alcohol. Let stand as long as any stain is being removed. Change pad as it picks up stain. Press pad firmly onto the stain each time and check.5. Flush with alcohol. Allow to dry.6. Sponge with water.7. Apply wet spotter and a few drops of ammonia. Let stand at least 30 minutes. Blot with clean absorbent material every 5 minutes. Add wet spotter and ammonia as needed to keep stain moist.8. Flush with water. Allow to dry.9. If any stain remains, use chlorine bleach as directed in Step 10.10. 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 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 vinegar and again flush with water. Be sure that all bleach is removed.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Capture 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.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Capture 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.
  • 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.

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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.

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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.