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I have been painting and have managed to get paint on the plug in receptacles. How can I get the dried paint off of these without shocking myself and messing up the outlets?
Cookiepom from Owensboro, KY
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RE: Removing Paint From Electrical Outlets
The metal contacts are actually 3-4mm inside the plastic part of the outlet so touching the outlet will not shock you. You need somethings skinny to put inside the outlet holes to get shocked. Otherwise try a plastic knife. It has a firm sharp edge and is non-conductive. Plastic will not scratch plastic.
RE: Removing Paint From Electrical Outlets
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Post By Janet (Guest Post)
(10/10/2005)
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When the paint is slightly dry you can scrape it off with a thumb nail. Tedious but it works.
RE: Removing Paint From Electrical Outlets
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Post By (Guest Post)
(10/10/2005)
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Remove the cover plates (2 screws) BEFORE you paint next time. If you want to try to clean these, take them off now . New ones are very cheap in home imp. stores.
RE: Removing Paint From Electrical Outlets
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Post By Richard (Guest Post)
(10/10/2005)
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Remove the cover and clean with paint remover or Acitone
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