Sherrie asked: How do you remove white-out (liquid paper) from clothing? When trying to put white out on some paper, I dripped some of it on my shirt (100% multi-colored cotton).
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White out is convenient for fixing all kinds of errors in our work, but when it spills on your clothing it becomes a mistake that’s hard to forget. Though this white paint seems to bond to the fibers in the fabric and turn to a plaster of sorts, it can be removed when made like a fresh stain again. Follow these directions to soften the white-out and remove it for good.
You Will Need:
- Spoon or dull knife
- WD-40
- Windex
- Acetone (nail polish remover)
- Mild soap
- Water
- Sponge
- Soft cloths
Steps to Remove the White-Out:
- Begin by scraping away as much of the white out as possible using the spoon.
- Next, apply some WD-40 or Windex to both sides of the stained area and rub it in with your fingers.
- Allow it to set for a few minutes and then scrub it gently with a sponge or soft cloth. Keep the area moistened as you scrub. It may take a little bit of scrubbing to remove the stain entirely.
- Rinse the area completely with clean water.
- If the stain remains, place a clean cloth under the stained area and blot both sides with acetone or acetone nail polish remover.
- When stain is removed, clean the area with a mild soap and water or launder as usual to remove any residue from the cleaning products. If any spot remains where the white-out was, treat it with a laundry stain remover prior to washing.
Additional Tips and Ideas
- GooGone is a commercial remover that can be helpful in removing white-out stains. Test a small, hidden area first as this cleaner can cause discoloration on certain fabrics.
- Rubbing alcohol is also effective for removing lighter stains.
WD40 works! I removed it from a BLACK dress. Had to rinse the dress 2x, because WD40 is oily, but it really works!
Dear Wendy, does it matter if the stain has been on the blouse a long time? Also, does the blouse need to be dry when applying this? This is a satiny-like fabric. Thank you for any help you offer.
Thanks! I got the whiteout out with Windex, Goo-gone and a toothbrush. I thought I’d try that before I got out the WD40!
Rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover, and then Goo-gone did not help. I hope the Windex or WD40 will do the trick. If not, maybe turpentine or paint thinner. I do not want to toss the knit top or suit pants!
WD40 works !!!!
WD40 and then Fels Naptha bar soap worked!
I read that sunscreen works and was desperate enough to give it a go. It worked and was effortless! White out on a dark blue school sport shirt, gone in sixty seconds!
WD-40! What a miracle! I removed a 5″ spot out of a leather chair with no stains or residue from the WD-40!
I Google something obscure like how to remove whiteout and here is the answer, gotta love the net.
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