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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Using rubbing alcohol
• Method 2 of 3: Remove the stain with household products
• Method 3 of 3: By trying store-bought stain removers
• Necessities
• By using rubbing alcohol
• Remove the stain with household products
• By trying store-bought stain removers

It doesn't matter how careful you are, sooner or later if you work with felt-tip pen you will stain. These stains are very difficult to remove, especially from textiles. Fortunately, when you make a stain with waterproof felt-tip pen on textile, this does not mean that your beautiful sweater is ready for the Salvation Army. With the help of rubbing alcohol, store-bought stain removers, and certain common household items, you can still remove the stain.

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Method 1 of 3: Using rubbing alcohol

1. Place kitchen paper between the stain and the other side of the fabric. Before treating the stain with rubbing alcohol, place a few paper towels or an old towel underneath the stain to prevent the stain from seeping through during the removal process. If the ink spreads, it will end up on the paper towel or old towel and not on the other side of the fabric.
   • Replace the paper towel under the stain when it threatens to get soaked. This prevents the ink from spreading to another part of the textile.
2. Use rubbing alcohol to break down and remove the marker stain. Dip a clean sponge in rubbing alcohol until soaked but not dripping. Then dab the sponge with rubbing alcohol around the stain first to make sure it won't spread, then directly on the stain. Repeat for 1 to 5 minutes while periodically dipping the sponge back into the rubbing alcohol.
   • Make sure to dab the stain with the sponge rather than rubbing it or it may spread or settle deeper into the fabric.
   • You can use rubbing alcohol on most textiles, but more delicate textiles such as silk can be damaged. In that case, dry cleaning is a better option.
3. Use a hairspray that contains alcohol for easy application of this method. Aim the hairspray directly at the stain from a few inches away. Then spray the hairspray on the stain until it is completely saturated. Let the hairspray soak for 3 to 5 minutes and then blot the stain with a clean paper towel. Then repeat these steps until the ink is removed.
   • Like rubbing alcohol, hairspray that contains alcohol breaks down the chemicals from the felt-tip pen, making them easier to remove.
   • Hairspray works particularly well on thicker, harder textiles such as upholstery, carpets and leather.
4. For firmer textiles, try acetone-based nail polish remover. Dip a clean sponge or cotton ball in the nail polish remover until soaked but not dripping. Then dab the nail polish remover directly on the stain. Keep repeating this until the stain is removed.
   • Most nail polish removers contain both alcohol and acetone, both of which can help remove felt-tip pen stains from textiles.
   • Acetone can damage delicate textiles such as thin cotton or linen. Only use nail polish remover to remove marker stains from stronger textiles such as thicker cotton towels, carpets or upholstery.
5. Use an alcohol-based skin disinfectant to remove marker stains from clothing. Gently apply disinfectant to the stain with an area of ​​about a small coin, depending on the size of the stain. Then gently spread the product in a circular motion with a clean sponge. Let the product soak for about 15 minutes and then repeat this process if necessary until the stain is removed.
   • Because such a disinfectant is made for the skin, it is usually less aggressive than other useful alcohol-based products. This makes this solution a good option for more delicate fabrics and clothing.
6. Rinse with cold water. After using products with alcohol on the stain, it is recommended to rinse the fabric with cold water to get the product out of the fabric after the stain has been removed. Machine washable textiles can also be washed with normal detergent once the stain has been removed.

Method 2 of 3: Remove the stain with household products

1. Mix white vinegar and dish soap to use on synthetic fabrics. Mix one tsp (15 ml) dish soap, one tsp (15 ml) white vinegar and two tsp (30 ml) cold water in a bowl, then stir until both products are completely mixed. Then use a clean sponge to dab the mixture on the stain. Let the stain soak and apply more mixture every 5 minutes for 30 minutes using a clean paper towel. Then pour cold water over the stain to rinse the mixture and pat the fabric with a clean paper towel to dry it.
   • A mixture of white vinegar and dish soap often works effectively to remove marker stains from synthetic textiles, such as upholstery and synthetic carpets.
2. Use baking soda as a multipurpose stain remover. Add 1 teaspoon (15 grams) of baking soda to 1/3 cup (75 ml) of cold water to make a mixture, then spread it evenly over the stain. Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes to an hour and then wash it in the washing machine as usual.
   • Baking soda can be used to remove felt-tip pen stains from upholstery, carpets and clothing.
   • If the fabric with the stain is not machine washable, try sprinkling baking soda on the stain until it is completely covered. Then use a toothbrush to scrub the baking soda into the fabric until the stain starts to fade. Finally, rinse the baking soda off the fabric with cold water.
3. Soak your clothes with milk to remove marker stains. To do this, fill a bowl with normal cow's milk and then dip the entire stained part in the bowl. Make sure the fabric is completely soaked with milk and soak the stain in the milk for 15 minutes. Then wash the garment in the washing machine in the usual way.
   • Remember that milk can sour and give off an unpleasant odor. So make sure that immediately after the stain disappears, you can remove the milk by washing the garment in the washing machine or by thoroughly washing the milk off.

Method 3 of 3: By trying store-bought stain removers

1. Use a stain remover specifically designed to remove ink stains. You can easily find these products online, but you can also buy them at a do-it-yourself store or drugstore. Carefully follow the instructions on the label and note that these may differ depending on how long the stain has been on the fabric and what type of fabric has been stained.
   • Some examples of effective ink removers include the online available Amodex and Dr. Beckmann Stain Devil for Pens and Ink.
2. If the stain has been recently made, try a multi-functional textile stain remover. If you act quickly enough, a multipurpose stain remover can be enough to remove the stain before it settles into the fabric. Several companies, such as Vanish and Ecozone, have marketed ready-to-use and easy-to-use stain removers. These products are not specifically developed for marker stains, but can still be effective if you can treat the stain quickly.
   • There are several stain removers available in a convenient size to take with you, so that you are also provided against any stains when you are not at home.
3. Remove felt-tip pen stains on white fabrics with bleach. On white textiles, such as white clothes, sheets or a tablecloth, you can remove the marker stains by washing the textiles with bleach. For machine-washable and bleach-resistant textiles, you can add bleach and wash with warm water in the washing machine. Is the textile resistant to bleach, but cannot be washed in the washing machine? Then you can also remove the stain by soaking the fabric in bleach for 10 minutes and then rinsing it with cold water.
   • Always check the label to make sure the fabric with the stain is resistant to bleach. If not, it may damage the fabric, even if it is white textiles.

Necessities

By using rubbing alcohol

• Paper towel
• Clean sponges
• Cold water
• Washing machine (optional)
• Detergent (optional)
• Rubbing alcohol
• Hairspray
• Nail polish remover based on acetone
• Disinfectant suitable for the skin

Remove the stain with household products

• Paper towel
• Clean sponges
• Cold water
• Washing machine (optional)
• Detergent (optional)
• White vinegar
• Dishwashing liquid
• Baking soda
• Milk

By trying store-bought stain removers

• Paper towel
• Ink stain remover
• Multifunctional stain remover
• Bleach
• Washing machine
• Laundry detergent