How do I remove dried in paint from a woolen top?
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If it is water color or latex, you can try using a little dawn dish soap on a white rag (with a white rag behind the stain) and gently massage it out. Again, try it in an inside place first to make sure it doesn't bleed.
With the latex paint first try to gently peel the paint off if it is a big blob).
If it is an oil based paint most likely it will not come out. You can try a drop of Murphy oil soap or turpentine on a Q tip (do this in an inside place first to make sure it doesn't take the color from the wool).
Best of luck!! Paint is tough to remove!
I would use mild soap and warm water.
There are several things that will determine if you can successfully remove this paint (Pghgirl covered almost everything).
What type of care your label indicates will be a very big factor; if it says dry clean only I would recommend taking it to a cleaners and see if they can help you.
Be sure you always use laundry products that are recommended for wool.
You just say woolen top so is this a sweater (knit) type or flat wool top?
A knit top may be very difficult as the fibers are usually loosely knitted and stains just seem to sink all the way through. You may have to use a cotton swab with whatever suggestion you use.
Some recommend using alcohol but any type of cleaner should be tested on the reverse without rubbing if possible. Sometimes after soaking for a few minutes the paint may lift off with a blunt knife or spoon. Every motion has to be gentle.
You can read some suggestions on this site but be sure you know what type of paint as well as all particulars about your garment before trying anything.
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