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Watercolor paint (except red or yellow)

Watercolor paint (except red or yellow)

Treat stains as soon as possible after staining. The older the stain, the more difficult it will be to remove.

All stain removal methods should be applied prior to laundering washable garments. Stains that have been laundered and dried are almost impossible to remove.

Washable Fabrics

Steps to Clean

  1. Rinse in cool water to flush out paint while still wet. Dried paint may be permanent.
  2. Try sponging areas with alcohol (dilute with two parts water for acrylic and modacrylic fabrics).
  3. Launder.