

If face paint gets on a car seat, whether it is water-soluble or oil-based, it is often best to use an upholstery spot cleaner, which can be purchased in most hardware or grocery stores. However, always test the fabric in a hidden area as rubbing alcohol may remove the colour of the fabric in addition to the stain, leaving the garment permanently faded. As a last resort, you may have success removing the stain by dabbing with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. If stain remains, repeat stain treatment and washing. Hang up the clothing to dry to see if the stain has been removed. If there is still a lot of colour remaining, treat stain with an oxygen-based stain removal product and wash in cold water. Then, soak the stain in a solution of cold water and vinegar overnight.

Start by covering stained area with talc (baby powder) to absorb as much of the oil as possible. Remember to always test stain removal products on a hidden area of the garments before proceeding with treating the stain.įake blood is an excellent addition to your vampire or zombie costume, but it can also leave behind scary stains on your clothing! Most fake blood solutions use red dye as a main ingredient which can permanently stain clothing if not treated quickly and they are often oil-based which makes it even more difficult to remove. If a stain is still there, use the same treatment again and rinse again. Hang up the garments to allow them to dry and look at the stained area when it is dry. Then work in liquid dish detergent or Sunlight Laundry Bar Soap and rinse thoroughly. Work the hand cleaner into the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. If it is oil-based face paint on washable clothing, remove it by applying a light-coloured grit-free hand cleaner, like a mechanic uses. If you need to, repeat the stain treatment a second time and wash again. Hang it to dry and check the stain to see if it remains. Avoid placing stained clothing in the drier which will set the stain. To remove water-soluble face paint, gently work in Sunlight Laundry Bar Soap or another laundry stain remover and warm water and then wash as indicated on the care label. With dried stains, you might need to treat the stain multiple times to get the best results and some stains will set as they dry, making them nearly impossible to remove. As with all types of stains, you will achieve best results if you tackle it as soon as possible. If it says to dry clean, then take clothes to the dry cleaner if they are washable you will need to remove the stain before washing. If you accidentally get face paint on clothing, first read the clothing labels. Face paint comes in two formulations: water-soluble and oil-based.
