How to wash gouache from the carpet?

Is a future artist growing up in your house who paints his paintings not only in the album, but also on any surface he likes? Are the walls, carpet, furniture, and, of course, children's clothes constantly decorated with bright gouache spots? In this article, we will consider practical solutions to how to wash gouache from a carpet and other textile products, and also advise the most effective cleaning products.

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What is gouache and how to remove it from the palace?

Gouache is a pasty mixture consisting of pigments, white and glue. The paint is made from water, phenol, alizarin oil and glycerin. All these components enhance the resistance of the paint to all kinds of cleaning agents.

Unfortunately, in most cases, gouache stains are not washed off during normal washing. However, there are several effective ways to remove gouache from clothes and other things you love at home.

In order to keep the thing safe and sound after cleaning, it is necessary to choose the right paint cleanser. The selection of a suitable product depends mainly on the surface on which an unpleasant contamination is detected.

Important! Children are creative natures, and they like to paint not only with paints. Follow the link and find out in our separate review, how to choose safe felt-tip pens for a child.

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How to wash gouache?

To quickly, accurately and efficiently wipe gouache from the carpet, you will need the following products:

• laundry soap 72%;
• Concentrated Fairy Detergent;
• washing powder;
• “Antipyatnin”;
• nail polish remover;
• special household chemicals designed to remove stains, for example, Stork “Bos +”;
• nail polish remover;
• petrol;
• White Spirit;
• soda;
• cleaners for dishes;
• stain remover “Vanish”;
• ammonia;
• glycerol;
• oxalic acid;
• eucalyptus oil;
• denatured alcohol;
• Amway stain remover.

To get rid of stains, it is not necessary to have all of the above funds at hand. Using a couple of those that were in your possession right now, you can easily cope with pollution if you act in accordance with the instructions below.

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How to wash gouache from clothes?

Before cleaning the carpet from gouache, check the reaction of the selected detergent with the textile surface of the product. This can be done in an inconspicuous area on the wrong side. For high-quality cleaning of paint stains, use one of the following effective methods.

Method 1

Fresh stains from gouache are the easiest to remove until they are dry and absorbed. Wash the product under running cold water, adhering to the following algorithm of actions:

1. Lather the product with household soap.
2. Leave it for 15-20 minutes to undergo a chemical reaction.
3. Rinse the contaminated area with cold running water.
4. If necessary, repeat the cleaning process until the stain disappears completely.

Important! Hot water cannot be used for washing the product, since at high temperature the adhesive elements of the paint thicken, and the process of removing them becomes more time-consuming. The “How we work, everything is beautiful” block. But not readable.

Method 2

It is good to remove gouache stains with bleach Stork “Bos +”, because this product contains the maximum amount of active oxygen, and therefore gently affects the fabric and its color.

Before removing the gouache stain from clothes with this cleaning agent, you must carefully read the instructions for use and select the necessary dose of the active substance.

To achieve the highest quality result, proceed as follows:

1. Dilute the product in the required amount of cool water.
2. Beat it until a thick foam forms.
3. Soak the contaminated product in the resulting soap solution.
4. Leave it soaked for 2-3 hours.
5. Rinse the product thoroughly under running water.

Important! To achieve the best effect, you can wash the product in the washing machine using the same means.

Method 3

Stubborn paint is removed with a mixture of ammonia and oxalic acid:

1. Mix the substances in a 1: 1 ratio.
2. Apply the composition to the stained area.
3. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes.
4. Remove the mixture under running cold running water.
5. Wash the item in the washing machine using powder and stain remover.

Method 4

If after cleaning with the above methods, the gouache trail is not completely washed, then it must be treated with a more aggressive cleaning agent. The following provides detailed instructions on how to wipe gouache from the carpet using chemical solvents:

1. Take gasoline, white spirit, or nail polish remover.
2. Soak a cotton swab in a chemical solution.
3. Apply detergent directly to the stain.
4. Moving from the edges to the middle, gently wipe the paint mark.
5. Wash the product in soapy water.
6. Wipe the carpet thoroughly with clean water.

Important! This cleaning option is suitable for products made from natural but not synthetic fabrics.

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What else to remove the gouache stain from clothes?

Depending on which particular fabric has left traces of paint, use the cleaning options below.

Important! Find out, what can a child dowhile you remove the consequences of his previous “work”.

Vanish

To remove gouache from white clothing, you can use the Vanish stain remover. Its use is also acceptable for delicate and colored materials. First of all, before using the product, you must carefully read the instructions and choose the proportions of the active substance suitable for your type of tissue.

Glycerin and ammonia

A mixture of glycerin, ammonia and methylated alcohol will help you remove stains from velvet, suede and velor. You can use a similar composition as follows:

1. Prepare a solution of equal parts.
2. Using a cotton swab, apply it to paint marks.
3. Leave for a while, carefully watching the reaction of the substance with the tissue.
4. Rinse the item in cold water.
5. Apply concentrated detergent, such as Fairy, to the remaining gouache marks.
6. Leave in this position for 10-20 minutes.
7. Rinse off the textile surface with warm water.
8. Wash the product in any way convenient for you.

Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil also well removes stubborn stains from fluorescent gouache. Use it according to the following instructions:

1. Wet the sponge in eucalyptus oil.
2. Apply the active substance to the stain.
3. Wipe it thoroughly until it disappears completely.
4. Rinse in warm water.
5. We erase in normal mode using detergent.

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How to remove gouache stain from furniture?

You can remove the gouache stain from the upholstered furniture in the same way as from the carpet. To do this, it is enough to spray or apply soapy foam on the dirt, then gently rub it with a brush and wipe off any remaining chemicals and paint with a damp cloth.

Important! A sponge that is dampened with a furniture care product can easily clean wooden surfaces.

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How to remove gouache stain from the carpet?

To remove gouache from the carpet, you can use special powders to clean carpet surfaces:

1. Dilute a special powder in a bowl or in a bucket and whip the soap foam.
2. Apply foam to the carpet contaminated with gouache.
3. Gently clean the stained area with a soft bristle brush.
4. Dampen a rag in clean water and gently rinse the remaining foam off the carpet.

If your carpet is in bright colors or with a large pile, the Amway SA8 tool will help you.

Important! This spot stain remover can be used to remove stubborn stains from all types of tissue.

Use the composition according to the following instructions:

1. Spray liquid onto a stained area.
2. Wait a little.
3. Remove the spray with a damp cloth.

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Helpful hints:

1. Remember that fresh stains are much easier to remove than old ones.
2. If the product was processed by means having a strong odor, then it is advisable to rinse it in clean water with the addition of aromatic substances and dry it in fresh air.
3. When you use chemicals, you should not forget about personal protective equipment - rubber gloves, a respirator, etc.
4. Work should be carried out in well-ventilated areas.
5. When working with such paints, it is advisable to use sleeves and an apron so that you do not have to think about how to wash gouache from the carpet or things.

Important! Drawing helps the child develop and convey his thoughts, desires and perceptions of the world around him on paper. Our tips will tell you how to teach a child to draw.

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Even if you are faced with the problem of removing spilled gouache on clothes and various surfaces, do not be sad. Using one of our tips, you can quickly and easily remove all stains.