Will Acrylic Paint Come Out of Clothes?
When it comes to crafting and painting, acrylic paints can be loads of fun. But nothing can ruin a fun day of painting like accidentally getting it on clothing. It’s important to know what to do and whether the paint is likely to come out of your clothes, so here’s a good overview of all your need to know about removing accidents with acrylic paint.
How to Remove Acrylic Paint from Clothing
If you find yourself with an unsightly acrylic paint splatter on your clothes, here are the steps to take:
- Act fast! Acrylic paint dries quickly, so the sooner you act to remove the paint, the better chance you have.
- Scrape the paint off with a hard-edge. Once it is dry, try to gently scrape off the paint with a hard-edge, such as a knife, edge of a credit card, or spoon.
- Pre-treat the area. Apply some stain remover to the paint smudge and then launder with ashot water setting as recommended on the clothing label.
Will Acrylic Paint Come Out
Unfortunately, acrylic paint doesn’t always come out of clothes. If the paint has dried and has been on the garment for several hours or longer, it may be impossible to get it out. Even if you manage to get some of the paint off, the rest of it may remain on the clothing and cause a faint discoloration.
If the paint is still wet and you manage to get it out, it is possible that the garment may still be stained. You can use a bleach pen to try to lighten any discolorations on the fabric, but you may also need to treat it with a quality fabric dye if the discoloration remains.
Conclusion
Though it is possible to remove paint from your clothes, it is not always successful. As with all attempts to remove stains, the best chance of success is to act quickly. So if you have acrylic paint on your clothing, time is of the essence to try to remove it!