How to scrub acrylic paint: dried and fresh

Renovation of an apartment is not only a fascinating process, the result of which will be an improved interior, convenience and comfort, but also stains on clothes from paints and varnishes. You can quickly and effectively remove acrylic paint from clothes using folk methods and improvised means that are in every home. The variety of options allows you to choose the most suitable one, but it is better to do this immediately, until the dye is firmly absorbed into the fibers of the material.

Is acrylic paint washable from clothing

Before deciding which method to use to remove the dye, take note of the following guidelines:

• fresh stains are always easier to remove than old ones, so it's best to get started right away;
• it is advisable to clean clothes on which small spots are visible, but if the product is completely smeared with paint, then it remains only to throw it away;
• coarse, dense fabric, for example, denim, is easier to wipe off than light - chintz or chiffon;
• when working with coarse fabrics, you can use a brush, while on delicate fabrics, you must remove dirt carefully and delicately.

Acrylic coloring agents consist of polymers, which, when dry, form a hard film and stick into the fibers of the material. Therefore, an important criterion for success is lightning-fast actions - until the dye has time to be absorbed. In this case, it can be removed quickly and easily. If the stain is old, you will have to use more aggressive substances. Dried acrylic paint can be removed from dense material with a toothbrush or knife, but it is unlikely to be able to remove it from delicate fabrics.

How to remove acrylic paint using folk methods

You can wipe acrylic paint from any fabric within the first hour after application by blotting the dirt with a paper towel, and if necessary, scrape it off with a sharp knife. Then soak the product in a stain remover and wash as usual. You can use a sponge and soap. Dip a sponge into the soapy solution and gently wash the dye without smearing it. An old stain that appeared on clothes more than 24 hours ago is removed in a similar way with the addition of a degreaser.

If there are no special tools at hand, then you can use such improvised components as:

• sunflower oil;
• vinegar;
• ammonia;
• solvent;
• Scotch.

All folk methods have been repeatedly tested by real people and deserve great attention due to their simplicity and effectiveness. If, after washing, acrylic paints remain on the clothes, you should try another method or take the product to a dry cleaner, where the stains will be removed with chemicals.

How to clean acrylic paint from clothes with vinegar and ammonia

To remove acrylic with the most common and effective method, you will need:

• table vinegar;
• ammonia;
• not iodized salt.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Vinegar and alcohol are taken in equal proportions, a little salt is added to the mixture.
2. The stained fabric is soaked for 5 minutes so that the stain is completely saturated.
3. Remove it with a sponge or cloth swab dipped in a vinegar mixture.
4. They wash in the usual way.

How to remove acrylic paint from clothes with tape

Dry, old pigment can be removed from cotton fabrics with tape. It is glued to the contaminated area, smoothed and removed carefully. Do not abruptly tear off the tape of adhesive tape with jerks, as this can damage the material.

How to remove acrylic paint from clothes with rubbing alcohol

Acrylic stains on clothing can be removed with isopropyl alcohol, available from your local drugstore.

Algorithm of actions:

1. The contaminated area is moistened with alcohol so that it is well saturated.
2. Take any object with sharp edges - a knife is suitable for large spots, small ones can be removed with a regular toothpick.
3. Scrape off the dye with a sharp object, gently removing small particles, moving from the edges to the center.
4. Clothes are washed in the usual way - in a washing machine or by hand, dried.

How to scrub acrylic paint off clothes with gasoline

Gasoline or thinner are aggressive agents that can deal with old paintwork stains. Only dense, rough fabrics can withstand such processing. For your own safety, it is better to arm yourself with goggles and gloves.

Algorithm of actions:

1. With a sharp knife, a stiff brush, remove the top of the coloring layer.
2. The product is laid out on a flat surface and the stain is treated with a cotton swab dipped in gasoline.
3. The dye is removed by moving from the edges to the center.
4. Thoroughly rinse the item in warm water.
5. They wash in the usual way.

In the same way, you can wash dried acrylic paint from clothes using:

• acetone;
• kerosene;
• white spirit;
• nail polish remover.

To prevent the acrylic stain from spreading, its edges are moistened with water or sprinkled with talcum powder. Thus, it can be easily removed without allowing the dye component to be absorbed into the fibers of the fabric, going beyond the edges of the dirt. Unpleasant odors from chemicals are eliminated by rinsing by adding a fragrant conditioner to the water.

How to clean acrylic paint from clothes with laundry soap

You can wash off acrylic paint from clothes with laundry soap in the following way:

1. The product is laid out on a flat surface.
2. With a paper napkin, gently pressing it, remove the excess of the coloring component.
3. The clothes are turned inside out and washed under running cold water.
4. The stain is treated with laundry soap.
5. The product is soaked in soapy water for at least 30 minutes, after which it is washed in a washing machine with an optimal mode and a suitable water temperature.

How to remove acrylic paint from fabric with sunflower oil

Laundry soap and vegetable oil can be used to remove fresh acrylic stains. To do this, the contamination is pre-soaked with oil, the thing is soaked in a solution of laundry soap for 15-20 minutes and washed in hot water in a washing machine.

How to remove acrylic paint from fabric using household chemicals

Acrylic paint is washed off from clothes and when exposed to household chemicals. There are several tools:

1. The window cleanser dissolves and removes fresh color pigments. It is applied and left until the stain softens. Remove with a toothbrush, wash clothes in the usual way.
   
2. Dishwashing detergent is especially effective for removing fresh paint and varnish stains.Remove stains in the same way as in the previous version. Detergents will also deal with old, dried stains on dense, durable materials. If you cannot remove old dirt, you should try a solvent, gasoline or acetone, which have a very aggressive effect, but are not used for delicate, delicate materials.
   
3. Remove stubborn stains with a kitchen surface cleaner mixed with alcohol. A toothbrush is dipped into the mixture and dirt is rubbed.
   
4. Oxygen bleach removes dyes on light, white items. It is enough to apply it on the stain and let it stand for 60 minutes, then wash the clothes.
   

It will not work just to wash dried acrylic paint without preliminary treatment. Before removing it with aggressive, chemical agents, it is better to check on an inconspicuous area of ​​the product to see if it will ruin the fabric.

Conclusion

It is possible to remove acrylic paint from clothing, but to save yourself the hassle, you should use overalls during work. However, if you already have stains from the dye, then one of the listed methods will definitely help to eliminate the problem.