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Wiping watercolors off clothes is not easy in the usual way, as the dirt quickly eats into the fabric. As soon as it appears, you need to start getting rid of it as soon as possible. This will help keep your favorite item in good condition.
Features of removing watercolor stains from clothes
Watercolor spots are an eternal companion for children and creative personalities. While drawing, it is quite easy to put such pollution. When blots appear, there is no need to go to dry-cleaner, because simple home and purchased products will help to remove watercolors from clothes.
The features of removing paints are as follows:
- a fresh stain is much easier to remove than an old one;
- the preparatory stage is important: the product is turned inside out, rinsed with water, wiped with laundry soap and washed in the usual way;
- it is necessary to wash in accordance with the type of fabric and the recommendations indicated on the label;
- old paint is scraped off with a knife;
- only cotton or linen fabrics can be boiled.
When all else fails, but the pollution still remains, then some are creative, for example, "masking" it using appliqué, embroidery or other methods.
How to remove watercolors using folk methods
Before using commercial stain removers, try traditional methods. They are time-tested and are in every home. Such methods are convenient for fresh dirt, but some of them do an excellent job with old ones. Homemade pollution control methods are worth considering.
How to clean watercolors from clothes with hot vinegar
The hot vinegar method is effective in removing stubborn stains from any fabric, except delicate ones. For this, a small amount of vinegar is heated. This can be done in the microwave or on a regular stovetop. The hot agent is applied to the dirt and wait until it is absorbed for 5 minutes. After the product is rinsed in cold water and washed in the usual way using powder.
How to remove watercolors from clothes with soda and hydrogen peroxide
This method is suitable for getting rid of watercolor stains. The cleansing mixture is quite simple to prepare. It is required to mix 100 g of baking soda and 100 g of hydrogen peroxide. A small amount of hot water is added to the mixture. The resulting solution is used to treat the stained area on the product and allow it to soak into the fabric (about 15-20 minutes). Then they are washed in a washing machine using powder and fabric softener.
How to remove watercolors from clothes with glycerin
Glycerin is a versatile aid in the fight against stubborn stains. At the same time, it has a very soft effect on the fabric, therefore it is not able to spoil even a delicate thing. Using a water bath, the agent is dissolved to a liquid state. Apply glycerin to the stained area. For convenience, it is best to use a cotton swab or clean cloth. The product should be well absorbed into the product, so the resulting solution is left for 20 minutes. After that, the product is washed in the usual way.
How to remove a watercolor stain with ammonia
On synthetics, blots from paints are good to remove with the help of ammonia. It can be purchased at any pharmacy. The solution is applied to the dirt for 5 minutes. Then the product is placed in salt water (add 1 tsp of table salt to 1 liter of water) for 20 minutes. Wash as usual using powder and fabric softener.
How to boil watercolors off white clothes
It is possible to wash watercolors from a white shirt by boiling. Removing the stain in this way is only relevant for dense fabrics such as cotton and linen. You should not boil synthetic and delicate products, this will only spoil the clothes. Before carrying out the procedure, it is necessary to prepare a special solution of the following components: 1 tbsp. l. soda, shavings from laundry soap, hydrogen peroxide and ammonia. The selected ingredients are added to 1 liter of water. Soaked clothes are soaked for 30 minutes in the resulting solution. After that, the product is boiled in the same liquid for half an hour, and then washed in a washing machine.
How to remove watercolor stains with specialized tools
Specialized tools are able to remove watercolor stains. They are convenient because they are easy to use, widespread and available at any price point. Commercial methods handle both fresh and old blotches, and are also suitable for almost all fabrics. As a rule, dirt can be removed the first time.
To restore soiled things, you can use the following purchased products:
- A good baby powder, such as Eared Nanny, does an excellent job with specific stains. In addition, the product is hypoallergenic. To remove watercolors, wash the product twice in the washing machine using baby powder. As a rule, the pollution then disappears.
- Stain removers (Vanish, Amway and others) remove stubborn stains. In 20 minutes, the product is able to remove blots of watercolors from the product. To do this, apply a stain remover to the stained area, let it soak in and wash. Use a chemical agent in accordance with the instructions. In this case, at the same time, you should pay attention to the features of washing the product. They can usually be seen on the label.
- Laundry soap removes only fresh stains. Therefore, when dirt appears, the soiled area is immediately soaped, allowed to soak for 5-10 minutes, washed under running cold water, and the product is washed in the usual way. Experts recommend using soap with a high fatty acid content of 72%.
- Dishwashing liquid can remove fresh watercolor stains from clothes. Fairy does especially well. A small amount of the product is applied to the contaminated area and thoroughly lathered. It is convenient to carry out the procedure with an old toothbrush. After 5 minutes, wash clothes in the usual way.
- Laundry capsule ("Tide" or "Ariel") is an advanced method that can deal with any dirt. If the stain is old, then preliminary preparation is carried out before washing. The soiled clothing and product are placed in the washing machine. Then start washing as usual.
Conclusion
You can wash watercolors from clothes in a variety of ways, both at home and with purchased products. The main thing is not to delay, if possible, immediately start the withdrawal procedure. This will help you avoid further trouble. If a long time has passed since the moment of contamination, then you should not despair, you can still remove the stain.
