When you spot that fresh dye mark, your first instinct is to scrub like a maniac. Resist the urge, friend. Rubbing just pushes the pigment deeper into the paint’s pores, like a stubborn houseguest who refuses to leave.
Instead, grab a clean paper towel or a soft cloth and blot the stain. Press gently, like you’re dabbing tears off a crying kitten. You want to lift the excess dye, not grind it in like a secret handshake.
If the dye is still wet, you’ve got a golden window of about five minutes. Work fast—but stay calm. You’re a dye-fighting ninja, not a frantic raccoon.
