How do I get paint out of my skirt?

Rinse the freshly stained skirt under cold running water. Fill a sink or tub with warm water and add a mild detergent. Submerge the skirt in the soapy water and let it soak for up to 30 minutes. Scrub the stain with a toothbrush or bristle brush. Treat the stain with a stain remover designed for color fabrics. Launder the skirt as usual in cold water.

What products should I use to clean paint stains?

Use a mild detergent and a stain remover specifically designed for color fabrics.

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Get Paint Out of Skirts Easily with These Simple Cleaning Steps

Not sure how to remove paint stains from your favorite skirt? Don’t worry—it’s easier than you think! Follow our simple cleaning steps below and you’ll have that skirt looking like new in no time.

Updated 22 Jun 2023

By Noemi Denker

Step 1: Rinse Off the Stain

Rinse the freshly stained skirt under cold running water. Be sure to rinse gently—you don’t want to spread stain further! You’ll also want to avoid using too much pressure as it may cause the fabric to bleed.

Step 2: Soak in Detergent

Fill a sink or tub with warm water and add a mild detergent. Submerge the skirt in soapy water and let it soak for up to 30 minutes. Then, rinse the skirt thoroughly with cold water.

Step 3: Scrub the Stain

If stain is still present after soaking, try scrubbing it with a toothbrush, nail brush, jean brush, or other bristled cleaner. Start from the outside of the stain and work your way inwards. Use a small amount of detergent while scrubbing and stop if the fabric starts to fray.

Step 4: Treat the Stain with Stain Remover

If stain is still visible after scrubbing, try treating it with a stain remover. Choose a product that’s designed for color fabrics. Follow the instructions on the package to apply the solution to the stained area.

Step 5: Launder the Skirt

Once stain has been treated, launder skirt as usual in cold water. Be sure to check the skirt before drying in order to make sure the stain is gone. If stain is still visible, repeat steps two through five.

Conclusion

With these easy steps, you’ll be able to get paint stains out of skirts quickly and efficiently. Remember to only use mild detergents and stain removers specifically designed for colored fabrics!

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