Question:
i was drying my clothes and i forgot a pen in my clothes ,the ink pen got on all my clothes?
anonymous
2009-08-05 00:05:31 UTC
SO MY QUESTION IS WHAT SHOULD I USE TO TAKE OFF THE INK PEN TO MY CLOTHES! ? HELP ME PLEASE!
Seven answers:
Teenz
2009-08-05 03:23:03 UTC
HI



Ink stain removal can be nearly impossible and many fear their clothes are ruined. Often regular laundry sprays aren’t up to the task and if that’s the case try turning to a different kind of spray to remove that ink.

Hair spray is a great ink stain removal tool for clothing. Simply spray the hair spray onto the stained area—make sure you’re generous so the spray penetrates the fabric—and let it sit for a few minutes. Throw the clothing item into the wash straight away and the ink should be removed when the washing cycle is done.

For leather garments try applying a liberal dose of petroleum jelly to the ink stain. Leave the jelly sitting on the stain for several days and then wipe the area clean.

The best way to remove ink stains from suede clothing is to take the article to a reputable dry cleaners. It is very risky to try cleaning suede at home, particularly a difficult stain such as ink. If you decide that you would like to try a home fix, you can try hair spray on the stain. Saturate it well, and wipe with a clean white rag. You will likely need to repeat this procedure several times. Armor All may also work. Or, here is one more trick you may want to try: try rubbing the spot lightly with an emery board, then steam over a boiling kettle.



An effective way to remove the ink stains on leather items is by using either hair spray or Armor All. Just spray the stain, then wipe it with a soft cloth. To be sure that this will not effect the dyes in your leather, be sure to try this in a non-visible area first.
M M T
2009-08-05 03:26:20 UTC
First, I'd hesitate to use nail polish remover because that can remove the color from some clothing.



My son has a bad habit of leaving pens in his jeans so I deal with ink stains a lot. First, try a laundry pretreatment product like Shout or Spray & Wash. Give the stain a good spray and let the product work for at least 30 minutes before taking the garment to the sink for a scrub. Work the fabric between your hands and rub, see if the stain starts to lift. If it does, keep at it. You might have to reapply the stain remover a couple of times to get it all. Then wash as usual but check to make sure the stain is gone before you put it in the dryer.



There are several products made for ink stains in the laundry. I have good results with either Goo Gone or Oops! Both are made by the same company. Since I keep Oops! in the laundry, I usually reach for that. Spray to spot, let the product work for 15 to 30 minutes before washing. Might take a couple of treatments if there is a lot of ink.



Some say alcohol and hairspray remove ink but I have never had much luck with that. Baking soda is a great laundry freshener but I've not had much luck with it removing stains either.
mish p
2009-08-05 07:41:38 UTC
spray the ink stains with hairspray you will watch as the ink melts away

you may need to do this 3 or 4 times .. do not wash inbetween hairspray applications

make sure you clean the drum of the machine the same way
erin
2009-08-05 00:24:03 UTC
Ink stains fall into a few different categories. Water based ink stains are easier to remove and include markers that are available in different colors. Permanent ink stains can present a much tougher challenge and include permanent highliters and markers.

Water Based Ink Stains



Lay the stained area on top of a clean dry white towel. Apply water to the ink stain and blot with another clean white cloth, removing the stain as you blot.



Apply your normal liquid laundry detergent onto the ink stain and allow the garment to sit for 3-5 minutes.



Wash in the warmest water that the fabric can tolerate.



Before drying, double check to make sure the ink stain was removed, if not, repeat the previous steps until it is.



Permanent Ink Stains



It’s important to remember that permanent inks and markers represent some of the most difficult stains to remove. If a permanent ink stain happens on a fabric or pattern that cannot be bleached, it will be difficult to impossible to remove. You can try and you might get lucky, but don’t hold you’re breath for too long.



The first solution to try is rubbing alcohol. Place the clothing on top of a clean white towel. Be sure to test in a hidden spot before applying rubbing alcohol to the permanent ink stain. Blot rubbing alcohol onto the stain. The towel underneath will become wet and discolored from the ink. Be sure to move the garment to a clean dry section fo the towel as this happens. Continue until no more ink stain can be removed. Make sure you rinse the stained area completely free of the rubbing alcohol.



Next try fingernail polish remover. Blot in the same way as you did with the rubbing alcohol, moving the stained area to a clean dry section of a towel as the ink stain is removed. Rinse thoroughly.



As a last resort, you can try acetone, although this doesn’t do well with a lot of fabric types and cannot be used on acetate and rayon fabrics. Test first in a hidden spot. Apply the acetone in the same way as the rubbing alcohol and fingernail polish remover. Remember to rinse thoroughly.



Next, try rubbing baking soda mixed with water into the ink stain. Rinse thoroughly.



Apply a stain stick, gel, or spray to the ink stain and wash according to the fabric directions.



If the ink stain still remains after washing, try repeating the baking soda step again before rewashing and drying.



Ballpoint Ink Stains



Lay the stained area on top of a clean dry white towel. Apply rubbing alcohol to the ink stain and blot with another clean white cloth, removing the stain as you blot. Rinse thoroughly.



Lay the stained area on top of a clean dry white towel. Apply nail polish remover to the ink stain and blot with another clean white cloth, removing the stain as you blot. Rinse thoroughly.



Apply your normal liquid laundry detergent onto the ink stain and allow the garment to sit for 3-5 minutes.



Wash in the warmest water that the fabric can tolerate.



Before drying, double check to make sure the stain was removed. If not, repeat the previous steps until it is.





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anonymous
2016-05-26 17:59:13 UTC
The streaks are probably permanent. Wash something like a white sheet and put in dryer to see if anything comes off. You can try bleach on the clothes, but it's unlikely to be very effective.
?
2009-08-05 00:09:24 UTC
youre pretty much out of luck. ink from a pen ruins clothing! try buying some new clothes.
anonymous
2009-08-05 00:09:22 UTC
if bleach doesn't work you're sh*t out of luck sweetie sorry !


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