Content

• Advice
• What you need

Blot the back of the fabric. Turn the ink surface face down and place a clean cloth underneath the stain. Repeat blotting the stain on the other side of the fabric until no more ink is being absorbed. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Use an alcohol-based hairspray

1. 

   Try first on a blind spot on the item. Before using a hairspray or any other cleaning treatment, you should test it first to make sure the detergent doesn't stain the fabric further. Spray a small amount of hair spray onto the hidden area of ​​the item, wait about 30 seconds, then pat dry. If the area has been sprayed with moisture but hasn't changed, you can use that hairspray to remove the stain.
   • If the hairspray stains or discolor the fabric, do not use it on the stain.
   • Sprays are most effective when used on polyester fabrics. Do not use hairspray to remove stains from leather, as alcohol-based products can damage the skin material.

2. 

   
   
   Spray the hair spray on the stain. After spreading the item, hold the spray bottle about 30 cm from the surface of the fabric and spray a large amount over the ink stain.

3. 

   Blot the stain with a clean cloth. After about 1 minute of waiting for the hair spray to settle, you can begin to blot the stain with a clean white cloth or cotton ball. You will see the ink stain. Continue to dab until the stain is gone or until no more ink has been absorbed.
   • Once the stain is completely gone, wash the item as usual.
   advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Blot the stain with other cleaning agents

1. 

   
   
   Dab rubbing alcohol on the stain. Dip a clean white cloth or sponge in rubbing alcohol, then dab on the stain and gently blot your hands. If the stain is gone, wash the item as usual.
   • Do not use rubbing alcohol to remove ink from silk, wool, acetate or rayon.
   • Rubbing alcohol works to remove all types of ink, be it quill or ballpoint pens, so it's a good detergent if the hairspray isn't strong enough to remove the stain.

2. 

   Use glycerin and dish soap. Mix 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of glycerin with one teaspoon (5 ml) of dish soap. Dip a white cloth in the glycerin mixture and spot the stain on one side of the fabric. When there is not much ink remaining, turn the other side and dot on the stain.
   • After dabbing the glycerin mixture, wait for the mixture to soak for about 5 minutes, then use your fingers to rub more glycerin on the stain, finally rinsing the water to remove the glycerin and soap.
   • Glycerin is an effective agent for old stains because it soaks into the stain, helps the stain come off and allows the soap to wash off. Glycerin works on all fabrics.

3. 

   
   
   Use baking soda and water. To remove ink stains with baking soda, mix 2 parts baking soda with 1 part water into a small bowl to create a liquid powder mixture. Use a cotton ball to dab the mixture on the ink stain. When the stain is gone or when the cotton is no longer coming off, use a clean cloth or paper towel to wipe off the baking soda mixture from the cloth.
   • Baking soda is a safe material for all materials.

4. 

   Remove ink stains with white vinegar. If you cannot remove the ink using the above methods, soak the entire item in a solution of white vinegar and water mixed at a 1: 1 ratio for about 30 minutes. While soaking, blot the stain with a sponge or cloth every 10 minutes. After that you can wash as usual.
   • Do not use hot water, as hot water can make the stain deeper.
   • White vinegar can be used safely on all materials.

5. 

   Absorb a non-aqueous cleaning solution. There are several types of stain removers or cleaning agents on the market that are specifically designed to remove stains. Follow the directions on the product label and blot the stain with a clean cloth.
   • Be sure to read the label and do not use detergents that can damage the fabric.
   advertisement

Advice

• If you are unsure how a detergent reacts to the fabric you are trying to clean, test it on a hidden corner of the fabric first before using it to remove the stain.
• Blot instead of rub, as rubbing can cause the stain to penetrate deeper, and even damage the fabric.
• Do not wash and dry the item until the ink is completely gone. The heat in the dryer can cause the stain to stick more firmly.

What you need

• Clean white cloth
• Cotton
• Hair spray
• Rubbing alcohol
• Baking soda
• The cleaning solution is water-based or stain remover
• Dishwashing liquid
• Glycerin
• White vinegar