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• Method 1 of 3: Using rubbing alcohol for a highlighter
• Method 2 of 3: Using an ink and stain remover for marking ink
• Method 3 of 3: Get highlighter out of clothing

Stains are just minor accidents, but they can definitely put a damper on your day! Whether you've gotten stains in your clothes with a highlighter or with makeup, you never have to worry about getting rid of it. Those stains will probably go off just fine with a little work. Try alcohol or ink remover to remove ink from a highlighter. For makeup, you can try things like shaving cream or a little makeup remover.

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Method 1 of 3: Using rubbing alcohol for a highlighter

1. Place some kitchen paper or a cleaning cloth behind the stain. Make sure that the cloth or kitchen paper is directly under the stain in the fabric so that it can absorb any ink that might seep from the stain during removal. It's also important to put something under the stain while trying to remove it so that it doesn't spread.
   • If possible, place the stain upside down against the paper towel or cleaning cloth by turning the garment inside out.
2. Dab around the stain with rubbing alcohol. Dip a clean cloth or sponge in the rubbing alcohol. Dab around the outside of the stain with the cloth. That way, if you apply alcohol to the stain, it will not spread further than within a piece of fabric that is already soaked in alcohol, and it will not be able to penetrate the fabric.
   • Hand sanitizer can help quickly!
3. Dab the stain with rubbing alcohol. Add more rubbing alcohol to your cleaning cloth or sponge. Instead of focusing on the area around the stain, rub the stain itself and apply a generous amount of rubbing alcohol over the stain. The purpose of this operation is to rinse the stain from the fabric and press it into the paper towel underneath.
   • If the paper towel gets soaked with the highlighter ink, throw it away and replace the paper.
   • Rubbing alcohol dries very quickly, so you don't have to soak the stain in it.
4. Wash the clothes as you normally would when most of the stain is gone. If you can no longer really see the stain, spray the area with a stain remover and wash the item separately. Use a warm setting to wash and dry the clothes.
   • Double check the garment before putting it in the dryer. If the stain is still visible, follow the procedure again.

Method 2 of 3: Using an ink and stain remover for marking ink

1. Make sure the garment is not wet. Read the directions for your particular stain remover, but usually you should start with dry fabric. The stain remover will be more effective if it is not diluted.
   • A popular ink remover is Amodex.
   • Some stain removers take time to set, while others need to be washed out right away. Read and follow the directions for use of your product carefully.
2. Massage the stain remover with a brush or washcloth. Pour some of the stain remover onto the area. Rub it in thoroughly with the brush or part of the washcloth, using a circular motion. Keep rubbing until you see the ink start to disappear.
   • Apply more stain remover as needed.
3. Wash the garment as you normally would. Place the garment in the washing machine alone or with another treated item. Put a small amount of detergent in the washing machine. Once it is done, check to see if the stain is gone. If so, put the garment in the dryer on the correct setting for this particular fabric.

Method 3 of 3: Get highlighter out of clothing

1. Blot a new stain with a make-up remover cloth. If you're doing makeup, this trick can save you if the stain is new. As soon as you see it happening, grab a cloth and gently pat the stain until it comes off.
   • Don't rub too hard or you could push the makeup into the fabric.
2. Dab on powdered highlighter with clear adhesive tape. Apply a piece of masking tape over the area with the adhesive side down. Once it is stuck, lift the tape to remove the color. Use a clean piece of tape to try a second time if it doesn't all come the first time.
   • If any makeup remains, wipe it off with a clean, dry sponge.
3. Blot off liquid makeup with dish soap and water. Dissolve a few drops of dish soap in a cup of water. Dip a clean cloth or sponge in the soapy water and apply it to the stain. Blot until the stain is gone.
4. Apply a dot of shaving cream to an older stain. Spray the shaving cream on the stain - use enough to cover the stain completely. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then wipe off the shaving cream with a clean cloth that you first wet in cool water. The stain should now be removed.
   • If it doesn't work, try the shaving cream again or switch to a different method.
5. Pre-treat the stain and do the laundry as usual. Spray stain remover over the area or simply pour a little detergent directly onto the stain. Leave it on for a few minutes and then wash the garment as you normally would. If it comes out of the wash, check it before you dry it. If the stain doesn't go away, try a different stain removal technique before putting the garment in the dryer (which could otherwise set the stain).
   • Alternatively, you can rub the area with a bar of soap.