How Do You Get School Paint Out of Kids Clothes?

Getting school paint out of your kids' clothes doesn't have to be a disaster. Here's a straightforward method:

1. Act Fast: The quicker you address the stain, the easier it will be to remove.

2. Pre-Treat:

   • Mix: Create a solution of half liquid laundry detergent and half warm water.
   • Apply: Saturate the paint stain with the solution.
   • Blot: Vigorously blot the stain with a clean rag or paper towel. Avoid rubbing, as this can spread the stain.

3. Rinse and Repeat: Rinse the area with warm water and repeat the pre-treatment process until the paint is gone or you're no longer lifting any more paint from the fabric.

4. Launder: Wash the garment as usual, following the care instructions on the label.

5. Check Before Drying: Before placing the garment in the dryer, inspect the stained area. If the stain persists, repeat the steps above. Drying the garment with the stain still present can set it permanently.

Important Care Tip: Always test any cleaning solution on a small, hidden area of the garment first (e.g., an inside seam) to ensure it doesn't damage or discolor the fabric.

Summary Table:

Step	Action	Purpose
1	Act Fast	Prevents the paint from setting.
2 (Pre-Treat)	Mix detergent and water, saturate, blot	Loosens and lifts the paint from the fabric.
3	Rinse and Repeat	Removes loosened paint and continues stain removal process.
4	Launder	Cleans the garment.
5	Check Before Drying	Prevents setting the stain.