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Removing kids paint stains??

claireac
claireac Posts: 983 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Hi, I'm hoping you'll be able to suggest something that will remove poster paint (ELC) stains from my daughters clothing??

She loves to paint, and I love her to do it, she's very good and wears an apron and doesn't make much mess, but she's got her sleeves a few times and I have several stained tops now. I just can't get the stuff out! :eek:

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  • ubamother
    ubamother Posts: 1,190 Forumite
    I don't know the answer to your question I'm afraid, however if nothing gets the paint out, let her decorate the rest of the T shirt to match and you've got handmade designer clothes!
  • atwitsend_2
    atwitsend_2 Posts: 879 Forumite
    i'll be watching this! my DD has ruined her school shirts with paint! they look hidious and are only a month old some of them!
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  • nuttybabe
    nuttybabe Posts: 2,299 Forumite
    have you tried washing it by hand with cold water and washing up liquid?
  • Butterfly_Brain
    Butterfly_Brain Posts: 8,862 Forumite
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    Washing up liquid and sugar works like a charm on emulsion paint so it should work on poster paint
    Rub some washing up liquid into the affected area then sprinkle on some sugar and give it a really good rub (I use a nail brush for this) then wash as normal
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  • claireac
    claireac Posts: 983 Forumite
    Thank you for all your suggestions, I shall be trying them out later.

    She of course would love ubamother's suggestion :rotfl::rotfl:.
  • Alison_Funnell
    Alison_Funnell Posts: 811 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Depends what kind of paint it is.

    If it is acrylic based - forget it.
    Put the kettle on. ;)
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