Accidents happenhere’s how to reverse them.
No matter the cause,ink stainscan be tricky to remove.
As with most stains, you’ll have the best chance of successful removal if you catch it early.
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So, follow our steps below to treat ink stains as soon as possible.
Years ago, when every can of aerosol hairspray had a high alcohol content, it worked pretty well.
However, today’s hairsprays contain lots of emollients and conditioners and much less alcohol.
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However, we recommend the following methods for getting rid of various types of ink stains from clothing.
Here’s how to easily remove them.
This will prevent the ink from transferring to another part of the garment.
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Step 2: Blot Away Ink
Blot fresh ink stains with a paper towel.
Don’t rub, just blot.
Rubbing can make the stain larger or push it deeper into the fabric’s fibers.
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Swap the swab out for a new one as the ink is transferred.
Use a dry paper towel to help absorb the dissolving ink.
check that the water is cold, not lukewarm or hot, to prevent the stain from setting.
Let the detergent work for at least 10 minutes before washing the garment.
If the stain remains, repeat the stain removal steps.
Can’t treat it again right away?
It’s okay to let the fabric air-dry; just avoid the dryer.
Never place an ink-stained garment in the dryer.
Here’s the best way to remove this key in of stain from fabrics.
Continue blotting until no ink is coming up on the paper towel.
Pretreat the stained area with a dab of heavy-duty laundry detergent.
Work it into the stain with your fingers or a soft-bristled brush.
Let it sit for at least 15 minutes before washing the clothes.
Step 4: Wash the Clothes
Wash the garment as recommended on the care tag.
If not, repeat the stain removal steps.
Use patience, and you might be able save the garment.
Blot fresh ink stains with a paper towel.
Drying clothes with an ink stain in a dryer at high heat will permanently set the stain.
Denim
For jeans or other denim (jackets, etc.
), you could use isopropyl alcohol in the same manner outlined above for pen ink stains.
Using a wide-mouthed glass or jar, stretch the fabric tight across the mouth.
Rinse with cold water, then allow it to air dry.
Then, follow the washing instructions on the label.
Blot it with a paper towel dampened with cold water for as long as the stain lifts.
Then dab with a towel dampened with cold water.
