How do I remove water-based paint stains from my robe?

Gently dab the spot with a clean cloth to remove as much of the paint residue as possible. Then, pre-treat the area with a laundry pre-treatment product, and launder the robe in the hottest water temperature allowed by its care label, using laundry detergent with one cup of white vinegar in place of fabric softener.

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Cleaning Paint Stains from Your Robe: A Step-by-Step Guide

Q: How do I remove oil-based paint stains from my robe?

Begin by wiping away as much of the paint as possible with a paper towel or cloth. Create a cleaning solution by mixing together one teaspoon of laundry detergent, one cup of warm water, and three tablespoons of rubbing alcohol. Dab the solution onto the paint stain and launder the garment alone in the hottest water temperature allowed on its care label, using laundry detergent with one cup of white vinegar in place of fabric softener.

Accidental paint stains on your robe don’t have to be the end of its life. With the right approach and materials, you can restore your robe to its original condition.

Updated 22 Jun 2023

By Noemi Denker

Getting Started

Start by taking a few minutes to identify the type of paint that has stained your robe. This will help you narrow down the cleaning solution that will best address it. You’ll also want to check the robe’s care label for laundering instructions.

Materials Needed

Depending on the paint type, you will need some combination of the following: laundry detergent, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, laundry pre-treatment, and a cleaning rag.

Removing Water-Based Paint

If the paint is water-based, start by gently dabbing the spot with a clean cloth to remove as much of the paint residue as possible. Next, pretreat the area with a laundry pre-treatment product, according to instructions on the package. Then, launder the robe in the hottest water temperature allowed by its care label, using laundry detergent and one cup of white vinegar in place of fabric softener.

Removing Oil-Based Paint

For oil-based paints, begin by wiping away as much of the paint residue as you can with a paper towel or an old cloth. Next, create a cleaning solution by mixing together one teaspoon of laundry detergent, one cup of warm water, and three tablespoons of rubbing alcohol. Dab the solution onto the paint stain using a clean cloth, and continue to dab until the stain has been lifted. Then, launder the garment alone in the hottest water temperature allowed on its care label, using laundry detergent with one cup of white vinegar in place of fabric softener.

Conclusion

With right approach and materials, cleaning paint stains from your robe doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Following these simple steps, you can restore your robe to its original condition.

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