How to Make Nontoxic Latex Paint Remover With Flour

Removing paint is a dirty job that can become dangerous if you are using chemical paint strippers. If you are trying to use more earth-friendly cleaning supplies, you may also want to use a more environmentally-friendly paint remover. Common ingredients such as flour and washing soda can combine to remove paint efficiently without dumping a lot of chemicals into your home.

Washing soda
Flour
Bucket
Wooden paint stirrer
Rubber gloves
Old paintbrush
Stiff-bristled brush
White vinegar
Towel or rag

Instructions

- 1
  Add equal parts of washing soda, flour and boiling water to a bucket. Use a wooden paint stirrer to thoroughly combine the ingredients. You can find washing soda in the laundry aisle of your grocery store.
- 2
  Put on rubber gloves and use an old paintbrush to apply the paint remover. Allow the remover to stand for at least 30 minutes to work on the paint.
- 3
  Scrub the painted item with a stiff-bristled brush to remove the paint remover and the loosened paint.
- 4
  Wipe the piece down with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water on a towel or rag. The vinegar helps neutralize the acidic properties of the washing soda.

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