What can I use to clean the paint? How to clean the dried gouache paint on clothes?

Pigments refer to substances that can dye objects with colors. There are soluble and insoluble pigments, inorganic and organic pigments. Pigments are widely used, mainly in coatings, inks, printing and dyeing, plastic products, papermaking, rubber products and ceramics. We often use various pigments in our daily lives. What should we do if we accidentally get some on our clothes or hands?

Contents of this article

1. What can be used to clean the paint?

2. How to wash dried gouache paint on clothes

3. How to clean the paint on your hands

What can I use to clean the paint?

Different pigments have different cleaning methods due to their different ingredients. For example, acrylic paints can generally be cleaned with white wine or medical alcohol, oil paints can be cleaned with turpentine and detergent, watercolor paints can be cleaned with alcohol, and Chinese painting pigments can be cleaned by soaking in laundry detergent.

Pigments have a wide range of applications, mainly in coatings, inks, printing and dyeing, plastic products, papermaking, rubber products and ceramics industries.

Pigments can generally be divided into two categories according to their chemical composition: inorganic pigments and organic pigments. According to their sources, they can be divided into natural pigments and synthetic pigments.

To prevent the paint from sticking to your hands or clothes and becoming difficult to clean, it is best to wear gloves and work clothes or overalls when using paint.

How to wash dried gouache paint on clothes

Gouache paint on clothes should be washed immediately after it dries. You can first soak the stained part of the clothes in hot water to allow the paint to dissolve automatically, then change to a basin of clean warm water, add detergent or soapy water, or apply detergent on the paint, gently rub it with your hands, and finally rinse it several times with clean water.

1. Soak in hot water

The gouache paint on the clothes should be cleaned in time after it dries. The longer the time, the deeper the paint penetrates into the fiber, making it more difficult to clean. When cleaning, you can first rub it with your hands to remove excess paint residue, and then soak the stained part of the clothes in hot water and wait for the paint to dissolve naturally.

2. Wash with soap

After soaking the clothes in hot water for ten minutes, take them out and put them in clean warm water. You can apply detergent to the pigmented part and gently scrub to remove the stains as much as possible. Then change the water, add soapy water or detergent to the water and wash the clothes as a whole. This can prevent the pigment from staining other parts and can also completely remove the stains.

3. Rinse with clean water

The cleaned clothes need to be rinsed repeatedly with running water until the detergent is completely removed and there is no foam in the rinse water. The rinsed clothes can be spread out and hung in a ventilated place to dry naturally, avoiding exposure to the sun to prevent the clothes from yellowing.

How to clean paint on hands

You can apply makeup remover oil on your hands and then wash them with warm water, or apply hot water first and then wash them slowly, or wash them with soap, because soap is alkaline and you can wash them several times. When dyeing, you can wear leather gloves to prevent the paint from getting on your hands.

Pigment refers to a substance that can dye objects with color. It can be soluble or insoluble, and can be inorganic or organic. Inorganic pigments are generally mineral substances, while organic pigments are generally extracted from plants and marine animals.

Pigments are mainly used in industries such as coatings, inks, printing and dyeing, plastic products, papermaking, rubber products and ceramics. With the rapid development of downstream industries, the demand for pigments in many industries is also expanding.

The difference between pigments and dyes is that general dyes are soluble in water (old distinction), while pigments are generally insoluble in water. Dyes are mainly used for dyeing materials such as textiles.