How Do You Remove A Tempera Paint Stain?
Tempera paints, also known as poster paints, are a popular medium in art classes and schoolrooms, thanks to their vivid pigments and lack of toxicity. However, since tempera paints are dye-based, stains are notoriously difficult to remove, particularly from porous materials such as clothing, carpets or upholstered furniture. Treating fabrics with detergent and bleach may help lift stains, though be aware that some tempera paint stains will be impossible to remove. Blot a wet stain with a paper towel to absorb as much paint as possible. If the stain has already dried, scrape it off with a spoon. Cover the stain with extra-strength liquid laundry detergent, then rinse in warm water. For a carpet or furniture stain, soak a paper towel in warm water and blot the detergent off the fabric. Prepare a solution of powdered oxygen bleach (sometimes labeled as all-fabric bleach) and hot water in a ratio of a teaspoon of bleach to every cup of water. Oxygen bleach will not affect the color of most
