Floor Care Center Floor Care Center How to Remove Dried Latex Paint on Hardwood Flooring Method 1 Solvent Method What You'll Need What you'll need: Bowl of water White cloth or paper towels Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, or odorless mineral spirits, or Goof Off pH neutral cleaner Scouring pad (Scotch-Brite™ pad= red only) or medium bristle brush(Brillo pads are not recommended, some can be too abrasive) Step 1 Blot with towel to remove excess spill Step 2 Apply clean water to a fresh cloth to clean the area. Be careful not to saturate the floor. Step 3 Take a dry white cloth to rub the stained area to make sure there is no more transfer. If spot is still visible, lightly mist a pH neutral cleaner onto the floor and wipe up with a clean dry cloth. Step 4 If stain remains, lightly mist or pour a cap-full of isopropyl alcohol (or odorless mineral spirits or Goof Off) onto the affected area and leave for 1 minute. Step 5 After 1 minute, lightly agitate the area with either a red Scotch Bright pad or a medium bristle brush. Using a harsher material could damage the floor. Step 6 Apply clean water to a fresh cloth to clean the area. Be careful not to saturate the floor. Step 7 Take a dry white cloth to rub the stained area to make sure there is no more transfer. If transfer is still visible, repeat method. Step 8 If stain is no longer visible, it is important to follow up with a pH neutral cleaner in order to neutralize the cleaner that was used. Lightly mist a pH neutral cleaner onto the floor and wipe up with a clean dry cloth. Allow to air dry. Step 9 If the stain isn’t removed after following these steps, the plank or tile may need to be replaced. Contact your local retailer for additional information. Shaw Floors Cleaners After one use, you'll love Shaw Floors' Cleaners. They are offered in two formulas to meet your specific needs. Shaw Floors Carpet Cleaner is available as a spot cleaner for wall to wall carpet and for area rugs. In addition, we also sell Shaw Floors Hard Surface Cleaner which include hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile, and our resilient flooring. ORDER NOW! Shaw Floors Cleaners After one use, you'll love Shaw Floors' Cleaners. They are offered in two formulas to meet your specific needs. Shaw Floors Carpet Cleaner is available as a spot cleaner for wall to wall carpet and for area rugs. In addition, we also sell Shaw Floors Hard Surface Cleaner which include hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile, and our resilient flooring. ORDER NOW! Legal: WE RECOMMEND THE PROCEDURES SPECIFIED IN THIS ARTICLE FOR SHAW FLOORS PRODUCTS. Do not use these procedures subsequent to, or in combination with, other cleaning procedures or products. Always rinse with plain water to finalize the spot cleaning procedure. Since research has shown that many products sold for do-it-yourself spot removal clean poorly and their residues rapidly attract soil on the cleaned area afterward, Shaw Floors recommends R2X Stain and Soil remover for optimum spot cleaning. These stain removal procedures are for some of the most common household spills. These stain removal and cleaning procedures have been carefully developed for use on Shaw Floors' products and may not be appropriate for use on other types of flooring. The stain removal procedures are provided to assist in maintaining your Shaw Floors' products and reflect the best information available. For further information, call the Shaw Toll-free Consumer Information Hotline at (800) 441-7429