How to remove paint from your jeans in 6 easy steps

1. If the paint is still fresh, scrape off any excess with a knife or other utensil.

2. Dab the stained area with a towel soaked in warm water.

3. Soak the jeans in isopropyl alcohol (something you definitely need to keep handy for first aid, cleaning electronics and, yes, laundry).

4. Rub the fabric against itself, then rub it with a cleaning brush or toothbrush against the grain of the fabric, removing as much of the paint as possible.

5. Rinse the stain with lukewarm water.

6. Throw the jeans in the washing machine and wash them alone in hot water.

In a pinch, you can also use dish soap, hand sanitizer, or hair spray. (The alcohol content of the last two options helps break down the paint.)