Expert: Sijka - 8/10/2008

Question
I recently had some paint that got on tow pieces of clothing when moving the 5 gallon pail. Do you have a magic solution/process that might work on removing the paint.

Answer
John,
 2 methods:
1) Fortunately, latex is the easiest paint to get out. Get some "goof off" and try it in an inconspicuous area. If the colors don't bleed and the material doesn't melt (some synthetics don't like paint remover) put some on the paint then using a scrub brush, work the paint loose and rinse.

2)The easiest way to get latex paint out of any cloth material is to soak the item in warm to hot water with soap. This will dissolve the paints base products.If it hasn't been on there for a while try tide to go and throw it in the washer and it will come out.

   * If it's been dry for a while, try spraying hairspray on it. then wash it like normal. I did that and it got it out really well.

Sijka