Soiling in oil paint is not a tricky business, especially if repairs are in full swing, and it is completely different to scrub it. Clothes, own skin and, of course, brushes are constantly getting dirty during repairs. How to wash the oil paint from various surfaces, you will learn below.
Removing oil paint from brush
Using a brush, we apply paint on different surfaces. After it becomes temporarily not needed, it must be thoroughly washed and put in place before the next use. It remains only to learn how to wash the paint from the brush.
The first step of the cleaning algorithm for all methods is the same: you must remove excess oil paint with a napkin from a brush and proceed directly to washing. What to do next, you will learn further.
Laundry detergent, soap and dishwashing detergent
Oil paint is a greasy base, and cleaners are well-known to work well with grease. They can wash off the paint that has not yet dried from the brush.
Pour some amount of dishwashing detergent or soap into your hand and place the brush. Twist it gently in your hand until foam appears. Then rinse the brush with water and check the result. If the oil paint cannot be washed off, repeat the procedure until it is completely removed.
A more effective way is to use powder. In a can or in any other container, dilute the detergent with water and place contaminated brushes there. Hold the tool in the solution for several minutes, then rinse it, if this time was not enough, hold it again.
Using Vinegar
If the paint on the brush is already frozen, vinegar will be just the way. In order to wash the paint, suitable ordinary vinegar.
Fill a small container with vinegar and place the brush for an hour. If there is a lot of oil paint left during this time, leave the tool for another hour. Next, pour the vinegar into the pan and place the brush there, bring the solution to a boil and boil for 5-10 minutes. After that, let the tool cool and brush the bristles with an unnecessary comb.
To maintain the good condition of the brush after washing, dip it in the hair conditioner.Removing oil paints from clothes
Many people are considered to be a disaster in contact with paint and varnish products, but is it really so bad? In spite of the fact that oil paint is difficult to remove from the fabric, it is quite possible to clean the stain at home in due time when a problem is detected. Depending on the residence time of the dye on clothes and its amount in general, disposal methods may be different. As a rule, to combat oil stains are used:
- household and tar soap;
- ammonia;
- refined gasoline;
- turpentine;
- kerosene;
- oil;
- special solvents.
Household and tar oil
If you have just planted a stain, you can wash it off with soap. Just rub the place of clothes with soap, where the paint has dripped and lock them, or run them in a washing machine. This method is the most benign both for clothes and for the health of the person who undertook to solve the problem. If the stain is large or the paint itself is too caustic, before washing, soak soiled clothes in a soap solution, leaving it there for 30 minutes.
Purified gasoline, turpentine and kerosene
Any of these products can cope not only with fresh stains, but also with dried ones. Because of their intensity, they can ruin clothes, so before use, test the product in a small area of fabric that is imperceptible to the eyes. If a negative reaction does not occur, you can safely begin to wash away the stain. Just do not forget to use gloves for the safety of your skin.
Before using the products, put the folded fabric on the other side of the dirt, this will help not to smudge the other surface. Next, apply gasoline, turpentine or kerosene on a cotton pad or cloth and with sharp but soft movements begin to remove the paint from the material.
Try not to smear the paint even more, namely, to separate it from the clothes.After the color has disappeared, there may be stains. To remove them, walk on them with liquid ammonia.
Butter
Oddly enough, butter can also help wipe off a trace of oil paint from clothes, though the stain should be fresh. Apply a greasy layer of oil on a soiled cloth and leave it for 40 minutes. After gently remove excess oil along with dye and wash clothes in warm water.
Special solvents
If other methods did not help to remove the stain from clothes, it is time to proceed to the use of special solvents. They can be purchased in household and specialty stores, they are inexpensive, but their effectiveness is quite high. Solvents are able to clean particularly complex stains due to their chemical composition, it is better to use gloves when working with them.
If all of the above methods used at home did not give a result, then the last hope for soiled clothes is dry cleaning. If she did not help to cope with pollution, then, unfortunately, the thing is no longer save.
Removing oil paint from the skin of the face and hands
People who are often fascinated by the process of painting do not even notice how the paint appeared on the skin. She can get on her hands and face for various reasons. The most common cause is torn gloves and spray. The faster you notice the paint on your skin, the better, since it is much more difficult to wipe off the dried out one.
Vegetable oil
The skin of the face is quite tender, so you need to be careful with it. Most often, to scrub the dye on the face, use vegetable oil. It gently affects the skin, so it can be used for both hands and face.
You can wipe off the paint by applying oil to the skin with a cotton swab and wiping the skin thoroughly. It is necessary to carry out the procedure until the paint completely disappears from the skin surface.
Household and natural soap
Sometimes, when the paint has not yet had time to dry, natural soap can help wipe the face and body. This tool is quite soft, therefore suitable for the face. The only negative: soap can dry the skin. Laundry soap is desirable to use only for cleansing hands.
Nail Polish Remover( non-acetone)
The next way to scrub the paint off the skin is more serious. It is advisable to resort to it in exceptional cases, when nothing else helps. It is not recommended for the face, but if you still dare to use nail polish remover, you should keep it on your skin as little as possible. Otherwise, burns may occur.
