What do I need to remove paint stains from my crop top?

You will need laundry detergent, bathroom cleaner, fabric softener, white vinegar, oxygen bleach, and a clothes iron.

How do I finish with an iron?

Fill a spray bottle with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and oxygen bleach. Shake the bottle to combine the ingredients. Spray the mixture on to the stained area until it is completely saturated. Let it sit for 10 minutes before pressing the fabric with an iron set to the lowest heat setting.

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3 Simple Steps to Remove Paint Stains from Your Crop Top

Q: How do I pre-treat the stain?

Soak the crop top in cool water for up to 30 minutes, then spot treat the stain with laundry detergent or bathroom cleaner. Gently rub the affected area with a soft brush or cloth. Rinse the treated area with cool water and allow it to air dry.

Accidents happen, but that doesn’t mean you should have to replace your favorite crop top! Fortunately, there are a variety of straightforward steps you can take to repair paint stains on a crop top.

Updated 22 Jun 2023

By Mateuzs Kowalski

What You Need:

Laundry Detergent
Bathroom Cleaner
Fabric Softener
White Vinegar
Oxygen Bleach
Clothes Iron

Step 1: Pre-Treat Stain

Start by soaking the crop top in cool water for up to 30 minutes. Then, spot treat stain with laundry detergent or bathroom cleaner. Gently rub the affected area with a soft brush or cloth. Rinse treated area with cool water and allow it to air dry.

Step 2: Wash The Stained Area

Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water and add a few drops of fabric softener to the water. Submerge stain in the water and gently agitate it with your hands. Let it soak for 20 minutes. After it has soaked, rinse it out with cool water. If the stain is still visible, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Step 3: Finish with an Iron

Fill a spray bottle with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and oxygen bleach. Shake the bottle to combine the ingredients. Spray the mixture on to stained area until it is completely saturated. Let it sit for 10 minutes before pressing fabric with an iron set to the lowest heat setting.

Final Tips

Always read the care instructions on your crop top before attempting any stain removal technique.
Don’t scrub fabric too hard as this may cause more damage to the fibres.
Always test any cleaning product on a small area of the fabric before using it on the entire item.

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