Removing Oil Pastel Stains from Silk Habotai - Step by Step Guide
Oil pastel artwork can look beautiful when done right, however cleaning up after creating art pieces with oil pastels can be a messy and cumbersome task because of the nature of the materials. While oil pastel stains are not easily removed from most materials, there are ways to safely clean it off from silk habotai fabric.
Updated 03 Mar 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
What You'll Need:
- Dish soap
- A bucket
- Cold water
- A small brush
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
Steps:
- Create a mixture of 2 teaspoons dish soap, 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup white vinegar in a bucket.
- Submerge your stained fabric into the soapy mixture and mix it around gently with a brush.
- Let the fabric sit in the mixture for 15-20 minutes.
- Take the fabric out of the bucket and rinse it with plenty of cold water.
- If the stain is still there, make a paste of 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1 teaspoon water.
- Scrub the paste onto stain with the brush and let sit for 20-30 minutes.
- Rinse fabric with cold water until the paste is completely gone.
Tips:
- For stubborn stains, repeat steps 4-7 as needed.
- Always test any cleaning solution on a small part of the fabric first before cleaning a large area.
Conclusion
Cleaning oil pastel stains from silk habotai can feel like an overwhelming task, but with the right steps and materials, it can be accomplished easily. After following this step-by-step guide, you should have freshly cleaned fabric that looks like new.