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Surely you will be very upset when you spot ink on your favorite shirt or on your new pants. The good news is that while it is relatively difficult, it is possible to remove ink stains. It is important to do this quickly, to avoid rubbing it so that the ink penetrates deep into the fabric and does not let the clothes stick to the dryer. By following this rule and using a stain remover like rubbing alcohol or detergent, you will have your clothes looking clean like new.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Use a stain remover

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   Buy a product that specializes in cleaning ink stains. Look in the laundry products section of the supermarket or shopping mall to see if you see a product like “ink stain removal” or “ballpoint pen removal”.

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   Dab the stain with a wet cloth before using the stain remover. Try to minimize the amount of ink with a towel.

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   Let the product clean the stain on the ink stain. If your stain cleaning product is a spray bottle, spray the product directly onto the stain. If you use a pen-type stain remover, use a pen to seal the inked surface.

   

   
   
   Ilya Ornatov
   Founder of NW Maids

   Treat it quickly using a Tide stain remover. "You can use a Tide stain remover pen or even rubbing alcohol to remove ink stains," said Ilya Ornatov, founder and executive of NW Maids. Wet the ink stain with a Tide stain remover and put the clothes in washing machine in normal mode.’

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   Wait for the product to remove the stain from the stain. Read the instructions on the product packaging to see how long you have to wait. If you're not sure, just wait about 10 minutes.

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   Dab the stain with a towel. You should see ink on the fabric sticking to the cloth. This is a sign that a stain remover is working.

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   Wash ink-stained clothing separately in the washing machine. This is how to prevent ink from sticking to other clothes. You will wash ink-stained clothes in the normal mode.

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   Check if the stain disappears after washing. If not, repeat the process and start by placing the stain remover product on the stain.

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   Make sure the garment is free of ink before drying it. Never put ink on the dryer in the dryer, as the heat will cause the ink to adhere more firmly to the fabric and difficult to clean. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Use rubbing alcohol

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   Use isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol. You can find rubbing alcohol at pharmacies.

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   Use a towel or cotton ball to dab the rubbing alcohol on the stain. Work gently and wait for the alcohol to seep into the fabric after about 2 minutes.
   • Do not use anything to scrub the stain, as scrubbing will cause the stain to penetrate deeply and spread. Therefore, you should only dab on the ink stain.

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   Use a wet cloth to dab several times on the stain. Press down a little while dipping to remove the ink stains on the garment. Check the towel from time to time to see if rubbing alcohol is working. You should see the ink on your clothes slowly shifting to the towel.

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   Rinse clothes with cold water. Make sure that all the ink is blotched with a towel.

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   Wash clothing in hot water. You can wash clothes by hand with detergent or use a washing machine. After you've finished washing your clothes, check for ink stains again.

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   Repeat the process if the stain is still present. Continue to clean ink from clothes using alcohol and towels. If the alcohol is no longer working, you need to try another method to remove the stain. advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Use glycerin

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   Prepare a bottle of pure, liquid glycerin. You can buy liquid glycerin at pharmacies.

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   Use a cotton swab to dab the glycerin on the ink stain. You will dot the glycerin to cover the stain and wait for the glycerin to penetrate the fabric.

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   Put a little laundry detergent in the bowl of water. Stir the soap and water in the bowl.

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   Use a cotton swab to dab the soapy water on the stain. Gently move the cotton swab over the stained surface to create lather.

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   Wash ink-stained clothing in a washing machine with cold water. Check for ink stains on clothes after washing is finished. If the stain is still present, you need to repeat the above procedure. advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Use a hair spray

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   Use an alcohol-based hairspray. Avoid using hair sprays that contain perfumes, oils, or conditioners as these can stain and damage clothing. Check the ingredients on the package before using the hairspray.

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   Dab the stain with a wet cloth or sponge. This will prevent the hairspray from drying out.

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   Spray the hair spray on the stain. Keep the hairspray 5cm away from the ink stain while spraying. Make sure the hairspray covers the ink stain.

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   Use a brush to scrub the hairspray from the ink stain. You can use a toothbrush to scrub small ink stains.

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   Wash ink-stained clothing with a washing machine in the normal setting. Check that the stain has been cleaned before placing the garment in the dryer. If the stain is still present, spray your hair with a hair spray or use another stain remover. advertisement

Advice

• Always test a stain remover on an invisible small spot of the fabric before treating the stain.
• Do not scrub to clean ink stains. Scrubbing will cause the ink to penetrate deeply into the fabric and make it difficult to clean.
• The earlier the ink stain is treated, the easier it is to clean. Avoid letting the stain stay in the fabric for too long.

What you need

• Stain cleaning products
• Towels
• Rubbing alcohol
• Liquid glycerin
• Brush
• Hair spray products
• Laundry soap
• Cotton swab
• Washing machine