T.N. asks from Lincoln Park, MI on September 10, 2008
Blue Paint All over Floor
My husband was shaking a paint marker and I now have little blue paint specs all over my kitchen floor. It is also on my counter top and refrigerator. I found a lot of scrubbing and soap and water doesn't work.. Any suggestions on how to remove this... It's driving me nuts!!!
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L.S. answers from Lansing on September 10, 2008
I have found that the mr. clean magic erasers will take off most stuff, permanent marker, crayon, etc. It might work on the paint.
Good luck :)
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L.L. answers from Grand Rapids on September 11, 2008
yes there is a wonderful product called Solumel and it is from Melaleuca.
If you would like to find out more just email me and I can help you with what you need to get the product.
Also this product does not have any harmful affects, like toxins like a paint remover.
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J.L. answers from Detroit on September 10, 2008
I would try an abrasive powder or abrasive pad (steel wool) to scrub it off- unless it is a wood floor, then I would avoid a powder. You could also try scraping with a razor if it has bubbled. If not- try nail polish remover (again- watch on polished floors!).
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L.B. answers from Detroit on September 10, 2008
T.,
I work at a paint store and we think your best bet is denatured alcohol(only availably in quarts) or Oops!(available in smaller quantities). Your main concern would be harming the finish of the fridge, counter, and floor so try it in an inconspicuous area first.
Good Luck!
Lyddia
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N.B. answers from Detroit on September 11, 2008
Goo-gone works great. It got the paint off our hard wood floor. My father is a builder and swears by it.
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L.S. answers from Lansing on September 10, 2008
I have found that the mr. clean magic erasers will take off most stuff, permanent marker, crayon, etc. It might work on the paint.
Good luck :)
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P.D. answers from Detroit on September 11, 2008
I'm a professional painter, and denature alcohol or "oops" probably won't work b/c paint pens are not latex based. I'm pretty sure they are shellac based (alcohol & solvents) but that is some very durable paint. Before damaging your surfaces underneath, make sure you do a test.
It's probably too late for ammonia, because it's dry, but I would try that first. Windex would be fine. Let it pool around it. See if it gets soft enough that you can scrape it away. Your next option is acetone. This will eat your cabinet or wood floor finish, so be very careful. You may want to do this testing it w/ Q-tip. If your Q-tip starts turning blue, you definitely are making progress.
OK, if none of the above works, you keep this message so you can write me back. I have so much paint knowledge in my little head!
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G.T. answers from Detroit on September 11, 2008
T., I'll be listing my home business here later today. Happen to be browsing thru, and came across your diiemna.I have a product called Sol-u-mel from Melaleuca, I can share.e-mail me ____@____.com. G.
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M.F. answers from Detroit on September 11, 2008
citristprip will work just make sure your floor does not have a polyuethane on it , you can buy it at walmart lowes
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C.J. answers from Lansing on September 11, 2008
T.,
Have you tried a baking soda and water paste on your counter tops and fridge? Give that a try and see if it might pry the paint off.
Good luck!
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