When it comes to playing paintball, there is no denying that things will get messy. Plus, in the heat of the game, you can accidentally shoot at something you shouldn’t. For example, houses, shoes, clothes, cars, and trees.
Imagine the pellets flying all over, bursting on landing, and coating the target in bright, sticky goo. Not to mention hiding in the bushes, finding cover leaning against walls, and sheltering in mud-covered foxholes. Whoever will run the laundry is going to have a nervous breakdown.
So, Is Paintball Paint Washable?
Yes. You can successfully remove the paint from clothes, cars, shoes, and trees. This is because the paint is not like the typical paint. It is composed of water-soluble dyes such as the laxative polyethylene glycol; which is easy to remove. Granted, you do not allow the paint to sit for too long. Otherwise, it will stain over time.
However, some paints are more predisposed to staining than others. These include paints with excessive wax in their fill, oil-based paints, and those with red or pink fill. Fortunately, the washable paints are non-toxic,allergen-free, and environmentally friendly.
Although the answer is straightforward, read on for handy tips to help you clean up at the end of your game.
How To Wash Paintball Clothes?
If you are using polyethylene glycol paint, removing stains should be a walk in the park.
Start by soaking the messy clothes in plain water for about 2 hours. This will dissolve all the paint in the water. Once done, rinse out the clothes in clean water to get rid of all the paint.
And voila! You are ready to wash your clothes normally using detergents.
To guarantee stain removal, make it a habit to wash the clothes as soon as you are done playing. On another note, you can wash your play clothes together with normal clothes provided you pre-treat them. A pre-treater laundry detergent works by removing stains. All you need to do is spray your clothes and by the time you get home, the paint will be gone.
Tricks To Help You Get Rid Of Paintball Stains Easily
Go for dark-colored clothing for paintballing
It is easier to clean dark-colored clothes as opposed to brighter ones. Besides, stains look awkward on brighter colored fabrics since darker colors can effectively mask stains if any.
Designate paintballing clothes
Continuous paintballing will surely leave subtle stains on fabric in the long run. Setting aside some clothes exclusively for the game will help avoid ruining your favorite clothing. Additionally, you should note that aside from the paint, other factors could contribute to fabric damage.
Examples include game activities like scouting through bushes and along terrains, jumping, and diving.
Finally, wash clothes immediately after the game and ensure to soak clothes in plain water first.
In a Nutshell…
Paintball by nature is meant to wash off easily without leaving nagging stains. Since the paint is made of food-grade, water-soluble materials, it is safe on your skin and hair. So next time you or your kids are out there playing, relax and enjoy the game without worrying about the stains.
