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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
Cotton Balls
Rubbing Alcohol
Sponge
Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
Wipe all stains with a damp sponge. If any stain persists, apply Soft Scrub® with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion, and rinse. If stain persists after using Soft Scrub®, saturate a cotton ball with alcohol, blot the stain, and rinse.
FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer’s direction. Repeat as needed -
Cleaning Materials
Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Oxiclean Powder
Laundry Detergent
If you notice the stain before laundering, rinse stain with warm water to remove excess paint, work hand soap directly into any leftover stain and rinse. Do not pretreat or use prewashing solutions, which may set the stain. Wash immediately in hot water with laundry detergent for about 12 minutes (heavy soil cycle). If stain remains, soak in OxiClean or Clorox 2 solution, according to the instructions on the container, for one hour and repeat laundry cycle. Repeated laundering should remove any residual stains. -
Cleaning Materials
Cotton Balls
Rubbing Alcohol
Sponge
Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
Wipe all stains with a damp sponge. If any stain persists, apply Soft Scrub® with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion, and rinse. If stain persists after using Soft Scrub®, saturate a cotton ball with alcohol, blot the stain, and rinse. -
Cleaning Materials
Cotton Balls
Rubbing Alcohol
Sponge
Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover
Blot stain with a damp sponge, changing the sponge as it picks up stain. If any stain remains, apply alcohol to a cotton ball and blot. If stain persists, apply alcohol to a cotton ball and place on the stain with a weight on the cotton ball. Cover with a glass jar or equivalent to keep the cotton ball moist overnight. If stain is still noticeable, apply Spot Shot® as recommended on the container.
Do not leave Spot Shot on surfaces for more than 8 hours. Check after 4 hours.
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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