Getting paint on your clothes can be frustrating and seem like a nightmare to clean. However, with a few simple tips and tricks, you can remove paint stains from your clothes and restore them to their original condition.

Method 1: Using Dish Soap and Vinegar
- Rinse the Stain: Rinse the affected area of the clothing under running water to remove as much excess paint as possible.
- Apply Dish Soap: Apply a small amount of dish soap directly onto the paint stain.
- Add Vinegar: Pour some white vinegar onto the dish soap and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Scrub the Stain: Use an old toothbrush or scrub brush to gently scrub the paint stain.
- Rinse: Rinse the clothing under running water again.
- Repeat if Necessary: If the paint stain remains, repeat the process until the stain disappears.
- Wash: Wash the clothing in the washing machine with cold water.
Method 2: Using Rubbing Alcohol
- Blot the Stain: Use a clean cloth to blot as much of the excess paint as possible.
- Apply Rubbing Alcohol: Pour rubbing alcohol onto the paint stain.
- Blot Again: Use a clean cloth to blot the area again.
- Rinse: Rinse the clothing under running water.
- Repeat if Necessary: If the paint stain remains, repeat the process until the stain disappears.
- Wash: Wash the clothing in the washing machine with cold water.
Method 3: Using Hairspray
- Spray the Stain: Spray hairspray directly onto the paint stain.
- Blot the Stain: Use a clean cloth to blot the area.
- Rinse: Rinse the clothing under running water.
- Repeat if Necessary: If the paint stain remains, repeat the process until the stain disappears.
- Wash: Wash the clothing in the washing machine with cold water.
Method 4: Using Paint Thinner or Mineral Spirits
Note: This method should only be used for oil-based paint stains
- Apply Paint Thinner or Mineral Spirits: Apply a small amount of paint thinner or mineral spirits to the paint stain.
- Blot the Stain: Use a clean cloth to blot the area.
- Rinse: Rinse the clothing under running water.
- Repeat if Necessary: If the paint stain remains, repeat the process until the stain disappears.
- Wash: Wash the clothing in the washing machine with cold water.