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Stain Tips

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Bristle Brush
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Sponge
    Formula 49reg
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Clean-up stains as soon as possible, since wet paint that has not yet cured will be easier to remove.

    Wet Paint

    1. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    2. Make a solution of warm water and dish soap. Using a sponge, scrub the area, rinsing the sponge as needed. Make sure to saturate the area and rub using a circular motion until no more color can be removed.

    3. If the stain remains, try using a soft bristle brush with the warm, soapy water to remove more of the stain.

    4. If the stain remains, try spraying a mild degreaser such as Formula 409 on the affected area. Work it in with a soft bristle brush or cloth and let it sit for a few minutes. Wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth and repeat, as needed.

    Dry Paint

    1. Saturate the paint with a solution of warm water and dish soap.

    2. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    3. Saturate the remaining paint with a solution of warm water and dish soap.

    4. Using a soft bristle brush, scrub the area in a circular motion to help release the paint from the surface.

    5. Wipe with a cloth to pick up the loose pieces of dried paint.

    6. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409 and gently work it in using a soft bristle brush. Let it sit for a few minutes. Wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth and repeat, if needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Laundry Detergent
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Clean-up stains as soon as possible, as wet paint that has not yet cured will be easier to remove.

    Wet Paint

    1. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    2. Prepare a large container with warm water and dish soap. Wash the garment by hand to remove as much of the colorant as possible.

    3. For launderable fabrics, run it through a standard wash cycle with laundry detergent on the hottest temperature the material can withstand. Do not include unstained garments in the wash cycle.

    4. Repeat as needed and avoid heat-drying until satisfactory results are achieved. Air-dry instead, as heat can set the stain.

    Dry Paint

    1. Saturate the paint with a solution of warm water and dish soap.

    2. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    3. Using a soft bristle brush, scrub the area in a circular motion to help release the paint from the surface.

    4. Wipe with a cloth to pick up the loose pieces of dried paint.

    5. Repeat until no more colorant can be removed.

    6. For launderable fabrics, run it through a standard wash cycle with laundry detergent on the hottest temperature the material can withstand. Do not include unstained garments in the wash cycle.

    7. Repeat as needed and avoid heat-drying until satisfactory results are achieved. Heat can set the stain.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Sponge
    Formula 49reg
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Clean-up stains as soon as possible, as wet paint that has not yet cured will be easier to remove.

    Wet Paint:

    1. Using paper towels, wipe up as much paint as possible.

    2. Make a mixture of dish soap and warm water. Using a sponge or cloth, apply the soapy water to the area and use a circular motion. Continue scrubbing and rinsing the cloth or sponge until no more colorant can be removed.

    3. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409, on the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth or sponge and repeat, as needed.

    Dry Paint:

    1. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    2. Saturate the remaining paint with a solution of warm water and dish soap.

    3. Use a sponge or cloth, and rub the area in a circular motion to help lift the paint. The warm, soapy water will help life the paint.

    4. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409, on the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth or sponge and repeat, as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Sponge
    Formula 49reg
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Clean-up stains as soon as possible, as wet paint that has not yet cured will be easier to remove.

    Wet Paint:

    1. Using paper towels, wipe up as much paint as possible.

    2. Make a mixture of dish soap and warm water. Using a sponge or cloth, apply the soapy water to the area and use a circular motion. Continue scrubbing and rinsing the cloth or sponge until no more colorant can be removed.

    3. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409, on the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth or sponge and repeat, as needed.

    Dry Paint:

    1. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    2. Saturate the remaining paint with a solution of warm water and dish soap.

    3. Use a sponge or cloth, and rub the area in a circular motion to help lift the paint. The warm, soapy water will help life the paint.

    4. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409, on the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth or sponge and repeat, as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Sponge
    Formula 49reg
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Clean-up stains as soon as possible, as wet paint that has not yet cured will be easier to remove.

    Wet Paint:

    1. Using paper towels, wipe up as much paint as possible.

    2. Make a mixture of dish soap and warm water. Using a sponge or cloth, apply the soapy water to the area and use a circular motion. Continue scrubbing and rinsing the cloth or sponge until no more colorant can be removed.

    3. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409, on the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth or sponge and repeat, as needed.

    Dry Paint:

    1. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    2. Saturate the remaining paint with a solution of warm water and dish soap.

    3. Use a sponge or cloth, and rub the area in a circular motion to help lift the paint. The warm, soapy water will help life the paint.

    4. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409, on the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth or sponge and repeat, as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Sponge
    Formula 49reg
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Wet Paint:

    1. Using paper towels, wipe up as much paint as possible.

    2. Make a mixture of dish soap and warm water. Using a sponge or cloth, apply the soapy water to the area and use a circular motion. Continue scrubbing and rinsing the cloth or sponge until no more colorant can be removed.

    3. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409, on the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth or sponge and repeat, as needed.

    Dry Paint:

    1. Saturate the remaining paint with a solution of warm water and dish soap.

    2. Use a sponge or cloth, and rub the area in a circular motion to help lift the paint. The warm, soapy water will help life the paint.

    3. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409, on the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth or sponge and repeat, as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Sponge
    Formula 49reg
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Clean-up stains as soon as possible, as wet paint that has not yet cured will be easier to remove.

    Wet Paint:

    1. Using paper towels, wipe up as much paint as possible.

    2. Make a mixture of dish soap and warm water. Using a sponge or cloth, apply the soapy water to the area and use a circular motion. Continue scrubbing and rinsing the cloth or sponge until no more colorant can be removed.

    3. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409, on the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth or sponge and repeat, as needed.

    Dry Paint:

    1. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    2. Saturate the remaining paint with a solution of warm water and dish soap.

    3. Use a sponge or cloth, and rub the area in a circular motion to help lift the paint. The warm, soapy water will help life the paint.

    4. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409, on the affected area. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth or sponge and repeat, as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Bristle Brush
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Sponge
    Formula 49reg
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Clean-up stains as soon as possible, as wet paint that has not yet cured will be easier to remove.

    Wet Paint

    1. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    2. Make a solution of warm water and dish soap. Using a sponge, scrub the area, rinsing the sponge as needed. Make sure to saturate the area and rub using a circular motion until no more color can be removed.

    3. If the stain remains, try using a soft bristle brush with the warm, soapy water to remove more of the stain.

    4. If the stain remains, try spraying a mild degreaser such as Formula 409 on the affected area. Work it in with a soft bristle brush or cloth and let it sit for a few minutes. Wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth and repeat, as needed.

    Dry Paint

    1. Saturate the paint with a solution of warm water and dish soap.

    2. Using a dull knife or metal spoon, scrape up any excess paint.

    3. Saturate the remaining paint with a solution of warm water and dish soap.

    4. Using a soft bristle brush, scrub the area in a circular motion to help release the paint from the surface.

    5. Wipe with a cloth to pick up the loose pieces of dried paint.

    6. If the stain remains, spray a mild degreaser, such as Formula 409 and gently work it in using a soft bristle brush. Let it sit for a few minutes. Wipe the area with a wet soapy cloth and repeat, as needed.