removing paint on the floor?

Water and a sponge. Let the water do the work and keep soaking the spots.

Paint stains are best treated while still wet. For watercolors and latex paints, just pre-treat the stain with stain remover or laundry detergent, then stick the clothing in the wash. For oil-based paint, try pre-treating the stain with turpentine. Rubbing alcohol, hairspray, and WD-40 are also options if the paint has already set.

warm water is the best for removing emulsion paint... and a scouring sponge pad,,, spirits for laminates is crap dont use it

A damp cloth and lots of elbow grease........Do not use a scouring pad it will leave scratches on the floor.

Try Goof Off. I think I spelled it right. You can get it at Lowes or Home Depot.

use an old worn scour and all purpose cleaner

White Spirit... Easy as that =P

Ooo, you've tried it?

TRY HARDER! ;)

I found this on How Stuff Works, one of my favorite how to sites! : )

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How to Remove Latex Paint Stains

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How to Remove Latex Paint Stains

Painting your house isn't exactly a walk in the park, but if you get latex paint stains on a household surface, an afternoon of home improvement can turn into a real mess. Follow these cleaning tips to leave your home free of latex paint stains.

How to Remove Latex Paint Stains From:

Acetate, Burlap, Carpet (synthetic or wool),

Fiberglass, Rayon, Silk, Triacetate, Wool

Once latex paint starts to dry, it begins to adhere to the fibers and may become permanent. Treat stain as soon after spill as possible. After scraping (the method of using a dull tool to gently lift off excess solid or caked-on stains) to remove any excess paint, sponge (the method of using a dampened pad to apply light strokes, moving outward from the center of the stain) the stain with a dry-cleaning such as Afta Cleaning Fluid. Then apply a dry spotter to the area and cover with an absorbent pad dampened with dry spotter. Let it stand as long as any stain is being removed. Change the pad as it picks up any stain. Keep both the pad and stain moist with dry spotter. Flush (the method of applying stain remover to loosen staining material and residue from stain removers) with dry-cleaning solvent and allow to dry. If any stain remains, sponge the area with water and apply a wet spotter and a few drops of ammonia. (Do not use ammonia on silk or wool.) Cover with an absorbent pad dampened with wet spotter. Let it stand as long as any stain is being removed. Change the pad as it picks up the stain. Keep stain and pad moist with wet spotter and ammonia. Flush with water and repeat if necessary. Allow it to thoroughly dry. When treating carpets, be sure to blot excess liquid with a clean absorbent pad.

How To Make Wet And Dry Spotters

Dry spotter:

To make a dry spotter, combine 1 part coconut oil (available at pharmacies and health food stores) and 8 parts liquid dry-cleaning solvent. This solution may be stored if the container is tightly capped to prevent evaporation of the solvent. Mineral oil may be substituted for the coconut oil, but is not quite as effective.

Caution: Dry-cleaning solvents are poisonous and may

be flammable.

Wet spotter:

To prepare a wet spotter, mix 1 part glycerine, 1 part white dishwashing detergent, and 8 parts water. Shake well before each use. Store wet spotter in a plastic squeeze bottle.

How to Remove Latex Paint Stains From:

Acrylic Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Modacrylic,

Nylon, Olefin, Polyester, Spandex

Treat the stain immediately; it may become permanent once the stain has dried. Flush the stain with warm water to remove as much as possible, then launder immediately. If paint has dried, moisten area with rubbing alcohol (for acrylic and modacrylic dilute alcohol with 2 parts water) to soften paint, then brush (the method of using a stiff-bristled brush to sweep staining material up onto a piece of paper) as much as possible from the fibers. Launder the fabric.

How to Remove Latex Paint Stains From:

Acrylic Plastic, Bamboo, Cane, Ceramic Tile,

Enamel, Glass, Paint (flat or gloss), Plexiglas,

Polyurethane, Porcelain Dishes, Porcelain Fixtures,

Stainless Steel, Vinyl Clothing, Vinyl Wallcovering

Gently scrape up any excess spill. Wash the surface with a cloth dipped in warm sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly with clear water and wipe dry. Paint that is absorbed into fibers of some of these surfaces may be impossible to completely remove. On hard surfaces, such as glass or ceramic tile, gently scrape off the dried paint with a razor blade.

How to Remove Latex Paint Stains From:

Asphalt, Cork, Linoleum, Vinyl Tile

Remove any spill immediately, then wash with a cloth dipped in warm sudsy water. If stain remains, cover it with a rubbing alcohol compress. Let the compress remain in place for a few minutes. Wipe the stain with a cloth dampened with ammonia. (Do not use ammonia on linoleum or vinyl floor tile.) To remove any latent traces of stain, try rubbing the area with superfine steel wool dipped in liquid wax. Wash thoroughly with soapy water, wipe dry, then wax.

How to Remove Latex Paint Stains From:

Bluestone, Ceramic, Concrete, Glass, Granite,

Masonry Tile, Sandstone, Slate, Terrazzo

Immediately wipe up any excess spill. Then wash with a solution of washing soda or detergent (not soap) and water. Scrub with a cloth or soft-bristled brush. Rinse thoroughly with clear water and allow to dry.

How to Remove Latex Paint Stains From:

Brick

Apply a commercial paint remover to the stain and allow it to dry. Use a wire brush to remove paint. Wash the area with clear water and allow to dry.

How to Remove Latex Paint Sta