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Getting Out Even the Trickiest Stains

Whether it's chalk, glue, or (gulp!) already-chewed gum, how to get pesky spots out of kids' clothes

Getting Out Even the Trickiest Stains
Yunhee Kim
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How to Remove Paint
Wipe off any dried acrylic or water-based paint residue with a paper towel. Sponge on a solution of laundry detergent and warm water. Once the paint has softened, remove as much as possible with a dull knife or a spoon. Rinse and repeat until most of the stain has been removed. Machine wash.


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