As a general rule, removing acrylic paint is a quick and easy process that typically takes only a few minutes, depending on the surface it is on. This water-based paint is water soluble while still wet and becomes plastic-y and firm once dried, making it easy to scratch or peel off.
On Clothes
You can rinse wet acrylic paint from fabric immediately by simply running cold water over the cloth. Dried paint can be removed by washing the fabric in hot water. After washing, check to see if the hardened paint has started to soften. If it has, it will feel slightly slimy. Remove the paint by rubbing the stained area of the fabric together. If the paint does not feel slimy, dry the fabric in a hot dryer and attempt to scrub the paint off again. If that does not work, try cutting most of the hardened acrylic paint off using scissors, then poking the remaining paint through the cloth using a needle or toothpick. You can also try using rubbing alcohol to soften the paint left in the cloth's fibers.
On the Wall
Dealing with paint spatters from creative painting is one of the more difficult parts of acrylic paint removal, since removing most spatters also removes the wall paint. Start by applying a soaking wet rag to the spot and seeing if the paint softens enough to wipe off. If it doesn't, try applying a touch of rubbing alcohol to each spot. If that doesn't work, a stronger product like a chemical paint remover can be used, but it may strip your wall paint, so apply it carefully.
On Your Skin
Water makes acrylic paints get slimy and start to "bubble." You can use this tendency to easily wash it off your skin while in the shower. All you will need is a soapy rag and a few minutes to allow the paint to soak a bit.
On Floors
A paint scraper can easily scratch off acrylic wall or house paint that falls on the floor. Simply hold the scraper at a parallel angle to the floor and push back and forth until most of the paint is removed. You can soak off the remaining streaks using water, nail polish remover or mineral spirits.
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