Yeah, you probably should have put a smock on your kid or at least put on an old sweatshirt before starting that at-home art project, but hindsight is 20/20. Next time you promise to be more careful.

Painting can come with a few messy consequences, like stained clothing or flooring. But if you spill acrylic paint on your carpet, don't fret—acrylic paint can still be removed from carpet, especially ...