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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

If you accidentally wash your pen, chances are the tumble dryer is stained with ink. If you do not clean the stain, the next batch of clothes will be stained with ink. This is why it is important to tackle the stain right away. Below you will find instructions on how to completely clean the ink stain from the tumble dryer.

Steps

You don't have to complete every step. They are listed in progressive order, and if one step doesn't work, move on to the next until you get rid of the stain.

1. 1 Switch off the dryer. It is very important to avoid possible electric shock.
2. 2 In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon of liquid soap with a little warm water to make a solution.
3. 3 Stir the solution until a lather is formed.
4. 4 Dip the cloth into the soapy water. Squeeze so that it is not too wet, but just damp.
5. 5 Scrub the ink stain with a cloth. Repeat until the entire stain is gone. Stubborn ink stains may need to be repeated many times to remove.
6. 6 Wipe the area with a damp cloth to remove any soapy residue. If ink stain remains, continue to the next steps.
7. 7 Rub the stain with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol. Continue applying rubbing alcohol and rubbing until the stain is gone. Use another rag if necessary.
8. 8 Clean the alcohol with a damp cloth.
9. 9 Mix 1 part bleach with 2 parts water in a bucket. Wear gloves when handling bleach.
10. 10 Soak an old white towel in the bleach solution.
11. 11 Squeeze the towel out to stop dripping and place it in the dryer.
12. 12 Perform a complete drying cycle. Repeat the process until all the ink stain is gone.
13. 13 Place old rags in the dryer and run a full drying cycle. If there are still ink marks on the drum, the rags will absorb them.
14. 14 Wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove any bleach residue. Thoroughly remove any bleach from the drum before using the dryer again.

Tips

• You can use acetone or hairspray instead of rubbing alcohol.

Warnings

• Do not mix alcohol with bleach.
• Handle solvents in a well-ventilated area.
• Be very careful when using flammable products such as alcohol and acetone.

What do you need

• Liquid soap
• A bowl
• Pieces of cloth
• Alcohol
• Gloves
• Bleach
• Bucket
• Old towels
• Rags