How to remove oil paint stains with products you have at home!

Lucy felt inspired on a Sunday morning and decided to return to the habit of painting paintings. She made a beautiful landscape painting with oil paint, but when she noticed it stained her entire blouse. Paul, on the other hand, took advantage of the weekend to paint the wall of the room, which was already all peeled. He looked down and, guess what: he stained the entire carpet with paint.


Now they're desperate to know how to remove oil stains. Are you having the same problem as Lucy and Paul?


Don't worry! Check out our tips with homemade products and now remove all stains on clothes, upholstery, rugs, carpets and other fabrics.


Initial recommendations

Oil paint is a paint that has in its pigments a drying oil, usually linseed, precisely to provide a slow drying and allow the painter to correct his work if necessary.


However, oil-based substances - especially those with strong pigmentation, such as paints - stain fabrics very easily.


So if an accident happens at home, be quick! Remove excess paint spilled using a spoon, spatula or cloth.


Make the removal movement from the inside out, so that the stain does not spread.


And remember: the sooner you act to clean the stain, the more likely it is to be removed completely. Old stains can become permanent and damage your fabrics and upholstery, so be careful!


Now that the excess has been removed, let's get to the tips:


How to remove oil stains using milk

Apply whole milk on the stained fabric and let it act for a while.


Then wash with water and neutral soap.


The milk fat will make the oily stain more moist and the pigments more diluted, facilitating its removal.


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Removing stains with lemon peel juice

It is also possible to remove ink stains with the juice from the lemon peel. This tip is best suited for smaller stains.


To remove it, peel the lemon, place it in a deep container and knead it well until the oil comes out.


As was done in the previous tip, apply this juice on the fabric, over the stained area. Leave it on for a few minutes and wash normally.


How to remove oil stains with detergent

The detergent is an excellent stain remover, especially the oily ones, because it is a degreaser. Therefore, it is among the tips on how to remove oil stains.


Apply a good amount of detergent on the stain.
Then soak it in a container of hot water.
Finish by washing normally and repeat if necessary.

How to remove oil paint stains using Acetone

Do you know the acetone you use to remove your nail polish? It also serves to remove oil stains. Makes sense, doesn't it?


Apply some acetone to a clean cloth and wipe over the stain. Lightly rub the stain and wash normally.


How to remove oil stains using kerosene

Just like acetone, it is also possible to apply a little kerosene on the oil stain and rub gently.


Then rinse and wash normally. Your fabric will look as good as new!


Do not choose kerosene or acetone if you are cleaning a very delicate fabric, because these substances are more aggressive and can damage your clothes or upholstery.


Removing stains with alcohol

In the case of more delicate fabrics, therefore, choose to use alcohol. This is the case with silk, natural leather, chiffon, velvet or suede.


To remove the stain, just apply the alcohol on it with a clean cloth and rinse with water and neutral soap.


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Removal of oil paint stains on upholstery or carpets

 All the tips we've given now are excellent ways to get oil stains off clothes, towels and bedding. But they also work on rugs, carpets, sofas and other upholstery.


Cleaning these fabrics can be more difficult, as you can't put them in the machine. In this case, a good alternative is to count on the help of a company specialized in cleaning carpets.


Dr. Washes Everything is the leader in this segment in Jersey City for several years and has already served more than 300 thousand people. The company performs the technique of semi-dry washing, which ensures minimize or even completely remove any type of stain.


The washing is done with an own shampoo for fabrics (patented in Japan and approved) and the suction of dirt in vacuum, by means of an extracting machine imported from Europe.


Your fabric will be totally clean, free of stains and also of:


Dust and other agents that cause allergies and respiratory diseases, such as mites, fungi and bacteria;
Body and pet waste;
Unpleasant odors;
Dirt from work;
Food residues.

In addition to removing stains, you will have even better results with professional cleaning, including helping to preserve the good condition of your carpet or upholstery for longer.


Special care

For the stains to come out completely, it is recommended to take some care, see only:


Always act delicately so as not to harm the tissues;
Check the label on the garment or other fabrics to be cleaned before taking any action. There you will find the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the best washing practices.
Always test the recipes on a small area of the fabric that is not visible before. This way, you make sure that the product will not harm the fabric.

Now you have learned several tricks of how to remove stains from oil paint, you can paint your pictures or walls quietly and unleash creativity.


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