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Acrylic paint is not only a valuable repair tool, but also a big problem when it gets on clothes. If such a nuisance occurs, do not be upset: with the right approach, the acrylic composition can be easily removed from the fabric. How to do it? We have collected for you the most reliable, time-tested and experienced means.
General recommendations
Before using any of the following methods for cleaning acrylic paint, it will not be superfluous to familiarize yourself with a number of important points that will simplify the task and help achieve the result:
If an aggressive agent is chosen, it is imperative to check the reaction of the tissue to a similar composition before using it. You need to apply the product on an inconspicuous area, so as not to inadvertently spoil the thing, without solving the problem.
When processing a stain, movements should be strictly from its edges to the center (to avoid an increase in the stained area).
It’s not worth the risk of using gasoline to remove acrylic paint. It may leave a permanent stain. If, nevertheless, the temptation is great, it is recommended to use only the purified composition sold in specialized stores.
After processing with one of the means presented below, the product can only be washed separately from other things – it is better to make sure that the coloring components do not get on a clean fabric.
If the stain has become old, it is advisable to soften it before removing the paint. For this, simple butter is quite suitable, which must be generously applied to the contaminated material.
To remove dye from woolen fabric, it is recommended to use non-aggressive compounds. Laundry soap is quite capable of coping with such a problem.
Removing fresh stains
Isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol)
It is an affordable remedy that can be purchased at a pharmacy or online store at an affordable price. The procedure is as follows. First, place a clean, light-colored cloth under the area of uXNUMXbuXNUMXbcontaminated with acrylic paint. Then generously apply isopropanol with blotting movements (you can use a cotton swab, a sponge for this, or pour alcohol on the stain directly from the bottle).
Leave the fabric to soak in the composition for a few minutes. The next step is to remove the paint by gently scraping it off the material using any object with sharp (but not too) sharp edges. To do this, you can use a toothpick, a coin, a not very sharp knife, etc. The movements should be strictly from the edges of the spot to the center, and first from top to bottom, and then from bottom to top. Try to remove as much of the acrylic compound as possible from the surface of the material. The last step is washing in an automatic machine.
Laundry soap + vegetable oil
A non-standard mixture that can also be useful. But the two components are not applied together. First you need to lubricate the stain from acrylic paint with any vegetable oil (sunflower oil is the best and inexpensive option). Then prepare a strong soapy solution. To do this, grate a sufficient amount of laundry soap on a fine grater, pour it into hot water and wait for complete dissolution.
Immerse the oiled area of the material in the resulting soap mixture. Leave in it for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly in warm water and wash in any convenient way.
Garlic + vinegar + salt
The first step is to soak the still fresh stain in cool water for a few minutes. The trace of acrylic paint should be properly saturated with moisture. Then, in a deep container, mix table vinegar (9%) and ammonia in equal proportions (for small and medium-sized contamination, 1 cup of both products is enough. Add a teaspoon of table salt to the resulting mixture.
Take the item to be soaked out of the water and wring it out well. Soak a soft sponge or clean lint-free cloth in the ammonia-acetic solution and carefully wipe the acrylic paint mark. If necessary, periodically “renew” the sponge by immersing it in the solution. Then wash the product in a convenient way.
Hair spray
A non-standard, but quite effective method for removing acrylic paint from clothes. To work, you need any hairspray, a soft sponge or a clean cotton napkin. Generously sprinkle the selected “tool” for treating the stain with varnish and immediately wipe the area of uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe fabric stained with paint. Movements should be neat and not too intense (the main thing is not to overdo it). After active exposure to the stain, leave it alone for a few minutes. Now you can send the product to the laundry. Can be washed both by hand and in the machine. The main thing is that the powder used in this case is of high quality.
White spirit (solvent)
Since the product is aggressive, you need to work with it, having previously secured the eyes, nasopharynx and skin of the hands. This means that gloves, goggles and a respirator must be worn before using the solvent. Otherwise, volatile vapors of white spirit can cause intoxication in the body. After all the preparations, you can begin to process the stain from acrylic paint. Pour a small amount of solvent directly onto the contaminated area. Wait 15 minutes. Then, using a soft sponge dipped in the same composition, wipe the stain. Wash the item in the washing machine.
Removing old stains
WD-40
WD-40, also known as a wash, is an effective tool for dealing with acrylic paint that has had time to dry out pretty much (by the way, this composition is effective against absolutely any coloring compositions). The product is aggressive: it has a pungent odor and can corrode the skin. Therefore, it is important to protect yourself when working with it – wear rubber gloves, goggles, a respirator, open all windows and doors to ensure good ventilation.
Using a clean cloth or Q-tip (if the stain is very small), apply WD-40 to the stained area. Leave to act for a few minutes. Gently but vigorously wipe the treated area. Then wash the thing in a washing machine with a high-quality powder.
Acetone
Acetone is a great alternative to ammonia solution. How to use the tool correctly? As easy as pie. First you need to put a clean white cloth under the contaminated area of uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe product. Then generously moisten a sponge or cotton swab with acetone and thoroughly wipe the soiled part of the thing. If convenient, you can do without a sponge. It is enough to pour such an amount of acetone that the stain gets wet. But you should not get carried away: so that the paint does not wash out even further along the fabric, acetone should not flow. After treatment with a caustic composition, wash the thing in a convenient way.
Scotch
Regular tape can be used to remove dry acrylic paint stains. But this method is effective only for cotton fabrics. What should be done? The first is to stick the adhesive tape directly on the stain (the adhesive tape should go beyond it). Smooth out thoroughly. The second is to remove the tape without any jerks. If the paint is not immediately removed, you can repeat the procedure several times. Then wash the product with powder.
Denatured
Has excellent cleansing properties. But it must be used very carefully due to the presence of toxic methanol in the composition. Before work, it is better to wear gloves. Soak a cotton pad or clean cloth in denatured alcohol. Apply to the trace of paint for no longer than 15 seconds. Then gently wipe the material, moving in a spiral from the edges of the stain to its center. Remaining stains can be removed by wiping with a dry cotton pad. After that, be sure to wash the thing in a convenient way.
Dishwashing liquid
Before processing the soiled area, you need to turn the product on the wrong side. Then rinse the thing intensively in warm water (it should be warm enough). Next – prepare a solution with the addition of liquid dishwashing detergent (ratio with water – 1: 1). In the resulting composition, thoroughly moisten a lint-free cloth or sponge and walk over the material contaminated with paint (you need to act energetically, but without fanaticism). Repeat if necessary. Then rinse the item thoroughly and send it to the wash.
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