It is messy when it is wet, but it can be hard to remove once the paint has hardened onto your shoes.There is no one-size-fits-all solution for acrylic paint and there are special tips and tricks for certain materials.You can clean both wet and dry paint off of your shoes with a few household items.
Step 1: Use a cotton swab and a clean cloth to remove wet paint from leather.
Press a clean cloth lightly on top of the paint, so you don't rub it into the leather.Pick up as much paint as you can without rubbing your shoes.You can pick up leftover paint by rolling a clean swab on top of the area.You definitely don't want to rub the paint.
Step 2: Use a scraper knife to brush off paint.
On top of the dried-on paint, place the edge of your scraper knife.Remove as much of the paint as you can.If you scratch your shoes in the process, keep your blade centered on the paint.Don't put your shoes in the paint.
Step 3: The area should be dried with a cotton swab.
You can spread the cotton swab around the paint stain by dipping it in some olive oil.There are small circles around the paint.If you rub a cotton swab on the paint, it will loosen.Jojoba and coconut oil can be used on shoes.
Step 4: The oil should sit for a few minutes.
Set a timer for 15 minutes to give the oil time to soak into your paint spot and loosen it.
Step 5: Remove the leftover paint.
Use smooth, gentle motions as you work away the leftover paint with a dull knife.You can remove the paint with a fingernail if it feels soft.
Step 6: Put a moist cloth on the leather.
It is a good idea to soak a cloth in tap water.Rub the leather to get rid of the leftover oil.
Step 7: Let your leather shoes air-dry.
There is a lot of open air in your home.You can keep your shoes there for a few hours or until they are dry.If you place your leather near a heating vent, it could dry it out.
Step 8: Get rid of wet paint by rinsing and scrubbing.
Before it dries, gently guide the paint off your shoe with a blunt knife.You can rinse off your shoe with water to get rid of any leftover paint.This method works on any surface, whether it is floors, chairs, shirts, or shoes.
Step 9: Use a knife and toothbrush to remove dried paint.
As much paint as you can with the knife, so you don't have as much to clean.If there is a little paint left, you can just scrub it off with a toothbrush.You might damage the canvas if you use too much pressure as you scrub the shoe.
Step 10: The shoe has been scratched.
To get rid of dried paint, soak the shoe in warm tap water.Take a clean paper towel and soak the leftover paint.Continue rinsing and blotting your canvas shoe until all of the paint is gone.
Step 11: You can wash the soles of your shoes.
The basin should be filled with warm water and dish soap.Go over dried paint with a toothbrush after dipping it into the sudsy water.It might take a bit of scrubbing before your shoe is paint-free, so don't be afraid to put in a little elbow grease.
Step 12: If you can still see the paint, go over the stain with acetone.
Don't be discouraged if the paint is still on your shoes.Put a cotton ball in acetone and press it over the paint stain.To get rid of leftover acetone, rinse the canvas with warm water.
Step 13: Allow your shoes to air-dry for a while.
If you put your canvas shoes in the dryer, they might shrink.They can dry off completely in an open area.If you would like, you can turn on a fan to help the shoes dry faster.
Step 14: If you have wet paint on your shoes, you can use a cotton swab.
As soon as the paint drips onto your shoes, wash it off.The cotton swab can be used to wipe the paint off.A clean cloth can be used for this.
Step 15: If you want to remove dried-on paint, use a blunt knife.
You don't have as much to clean off the dried paint if you gently work it away.You don't want to damage the suede when you guide the knife.
Step 16: Use soapy water to wash the leftover paint off.
When you see suds, mix a few drops of dish soap in a bowl of warm water.Put the soap suds on the stain with your hands.The leftover paint should be wiped down with a clean rag.
Step 17: You can dry off the suds with a rag.
Remove any soap suds and leftover water from your shoes.
Step 18: Spread a cleaner over the paint stain.
Put a small amount of cleaner on top of the paint stain.Put your shoes in an open area so they can dry off.If your shoes are still dirty, you need a professional to clean them.You can find cleaning products at stores.If you put a shoe tree in your shoes, they won't lose their shape.