How to remove ink from a pen from clothes?

Pen marks are an eternal problem for schoolchildren, students and people doing paperwork. A loose cap, a defect in the pen, or an accidental print mark - this and much more can lead to large and small ink stains on any garment.

It is very important to promptly remove any new leaked ink. Old and dried stains are much more difficult to clean and often leave marks behind.

There are also some differences between an ordinary ballpoint pen and a gel pen. Modern ballpoint pens are classified according to quality and cost. Cheaper options are less stable and therefore withdrawn quickly enough. But, traces of expensive copies (fountain pens) are harder to remove, since the ink in them is better and more durable.

It quickly permeates fabrics and spreads over the area. That's why the first step is to outline its edges to prevent further spread. Also, gel paste is harder to remove from delicate and delicate fabrics, and old ink is almost impossible to clean.

The best way to remove ink is to have your clothes dry cleaned. However, this service is not cheap and you will have to pay a fairly large amount of money.

At home, improvised means come to the rescue, who are also able to successfully cope with this task:

• liquid glycerin. Fill the stain with glycerin and let stand for 60 minutes. Then we wash in a warm, slightly salty solution.An ordinary wash will help to achieve a greater effect;
• soda with ammonia. Preparation of the cleaning mixture, mix: 5 grams of baking soda + 5 ml of ammonia + 250 ml of water. The resulting mixture is applied to the stain and kept for about an hour. At the end of the allotted time, wash in soapy water and rinse thoroughly;
• hydrogen peroxide with ammonia. The method is safe when used for white items. To do this, prepare a solution: 250 ml of water + 5 ml of hydrogen peroxide + 5 ml of ammonia. We saturate a cotton pad and wipe the dirty area. If the ink is dry, the disc can be applied to the dirt for 10 minutes. After that, the clothes can be easily washed;
• dishwashing liquid. The detergent will clean ink stains from all fabrics. Squeeze out and distribute over the stain, let stand for 20 minutes. Then we wash it in the usual way;

• laundry soap with alcohol. In this method, the substances act alternately. First, wipe it with alcohol. After that, we apply the foam with soap for 5 - 10 minutes. We wash in warm water and rinse thoroughly in cool water;
• vinegar. We heat it up to 50 degrees and process the contaminated area. We erase it in the usual way. The method is effective against both ballpoint and gel pens;
• ethyl alcohol with vinegar. We mix vinegar with alcohol in equal parts. Saturate the soiled fabric or apply to the ink stain. Then wash it off under running water in the usual way. This method will remove even old and dried ink;
• dairy products. Both fresh and sour milk, as well as curdled milk, are suitable. We wash fresh stains in warmed milk. Cope with dried ink by soaking in it for a couple of hours. At the same time, it is necessary to make a special cleaning solution, mix soapy water with a small amount of ammonia. After soaking, take out the item and squeeze it lightly. We wash first in a solution, and only then in a washing machine;

• salt with lemon juice. To remove a fresh blot, sprinkle it with salt and moisten it with lemon juice. The ink will dissolve before our eyes. Then we wash it in the usual way. Not suitable for cleaning white items, as it can leave a yellowish mark on the fabric, which is difficult to clean;
• kerosene. Safe for woolen products. Wet cotton pads and treat the stain. We erase in the usual way;
• pencil erasing ink. To remove ink stains, they can be treated with a special pencil or marker. They are sold at hardware stores. The pencil will absorb ink. We carry it over the spot until the ink fades or almost completely disappears and we wash it in a typewriter;
• stain remover. It can be any soap, powder or gel. Use according to the instructions, the main thing is to take into account the type of fabric;

• hair fixation spray. Since it contains alcohol, it does a great job with ink. Spray the blot until it gets wet. After the stain disappears, the item is washed in the washing machine;
• Toothpaste. Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the blot with rubbing movements, then wash it in the usual way;
• nail polish remover with acetone. At the beginning, wipe off the ink with blotting movements and place a towel or napkin under the stain. We saturate the fabric with liquid and wait for 10 - 15 minutes. Then wipe with a damp cloth, wash only in cold soapy water. This way, thin and delicate fabrics cannot be cleaned;
• soap solution. To prepare the solution, you must mix: 100 ml of warm water + a little dishwashing liquid + a tablespoon of baking soda. Soak the stain and leave for 20 minutes. Then wipe with a damp cloth, and then dry. The solution is well suited for cleaning genuine leather products;
• shaving foam. Apply foam to the stain and then wash it in the usual way.

It is equally important to consider the type of fabric, choose a safe cleaning agent and know the temperature during washing.

Cleaning steps:

1. To clean the jacket from the raincoat fabric, you can use acetone, alcohol or alcohol-containing solution. Apply acetone to the stain, then blot with a damp cloth and wash in cool soapy water.
2. Alcohol compounds, acetone, soap solution and cleaning agents will also help remove ink from a fabric jacket. In this case, it is important to first check from the wrong side whether the selected recipe will not damage the fabric.

Procedure:

1. You can use chalk to remove a ballpoint pen from jeans. Moreover, the faster it is used, the more effectively it will remove the stain. Just sprinkle the stain with crushed chalk (you can replace it with talcum powder or starch) and blot it with a napkin. Then we wash it in the usual way.
2. Also, denim can be pre-treated with an alcohol solution or alcohol-containing product. After that, the contaminated area must be sprinkled with salt and washed.
3. Acid (vinegar essence or lemon juice). We heat an aqueous solution of acids until bubbles appear and moisten the cloth. The stain brightens and disappears completely after washing.
4. For light jeans, a solution of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia is safe.

The methods are:

1. To clean cotton colored things, use a turpentine-ammonia solution. The compositions are mixed in equal proportions and the stain is wiped with a solution. Old stains should be soaked in the solution for 20 minutes, and only after that we wash the product.
2. "White Spirit". It is used for cotton items. Before cleaning colored materials, check to see if it will discolor the fabric. To do this, we check it on an inconspicuous area, from the seamy side.

Cotton or linen clothes can be cleaned using the following tools:

1. Ammonia. Suitable for delicate fabrics from which women's blouses or T-shirts are sewn. It is able to remove ink stains on white clothes without leaving marks. To do this, prepare a solution: a glass of warm water + 5 ml of ammonia. In the resulting solution, moisten a cotton pad and wipe the contaminated area. Then we wash it in the usual way.
2. "White Spirit". This cleaner can remove stubborn and deep-seated ink. We collect the cleaner with a sponge and treat the stains. We stand it for 30 minutes, then rinse it off under running water and wash it in the usual way. Suitable exclusively for heavy cottons.
3. Lemon. Lemon juice is excellent for removing fresh blots. For stubborn stains, clean twice. Not suitable for white clothes, as it can leave yellowish streaks.
4. For thicker cotton, such as a men's shirt, any alcohol solution will do. We moisten the fabric with it and wait until the stain shrinks lighter and then we wash it.

The material requires a delicate approach. Aggressive cleaners cannot be used here:

1. Dairy products. This is a gentle method. The method is universal and will just as well clean cotton, knitted and linen fabrics. The product is first slightly warmed up and the clothes are left to lie in it for a couple of hours. At the end, rinse the clothes thoroughly, then wash them in the usual way.
2. Soda. To prepare it, it is necessary to mix soda and warm water so that the mixture looks like a slightly liquid gruel. Spread the paste over the stain and leave for 10 minutes. Remove the rest of the soda with a cotton pad and wash in the usual way.
3. Mustard... It is able to remove both fresh blots and old dried stains. Mixture: water + mustard powder. You should get a paste. We saturate the stains and let stand for 3 hours. Then we remove the rest of the paste and wash it in the usual way, the water should be cold.
4. Kerosene. Particularly effective against fresh ink. Using a cotton pad or any rag, we process the stain and wait until it turns pale.Due to the strong specific smell during washing, we use an air conditioner and dry it in the fresh air.

You need to try to remove marks from your pants. Sometimes you can't do without dry cleaning services. From improvised means are used:

1. acetic acid or lemon juice. We process the polluted place, and then we wash it;
2. ammonia with hydrogen peroxide. The substances are mixed in equal proportions and wipe the stain;
3. alcohol with salt. At the beginning, we treat the ink with alcohol, then sprinkle it with salt and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then we wash it in the usual way;
4. Residual ink streaks can be removed with soap suds. Apply foam and lightly with three brushes. Suitable for stubborn stains.

The recipes are suitable for all leather goods (jackets, bags). You can apply:

1. Salt. Sprinkle the fresh blot with a thick layer of salt. We stand for 24 hours. Then we process it with a rag soaked in turpentine.
2. Scotch. You can try to remove dried ink with tape. We glue the tape to the dirty area and peel it off with the adhering part. We wipe the rest with an ordinary eraser, designed to erase the pen from the paper.
3. Fatty cream. Apply it in a thick layer and let stand for 3 minutes. The remainder can be wiped off with a cotton pad. Afterwards, the place of contamination can be washed with warm soapy water.
4. Hair fixation spray. Spray varnish and blot with a napkin. Spray a second time and blot again. We erase it in the usual way.

Here are some helpful tips to help you remove ink stains quickly and easily:

1. A fresh stain that has just been placed must first be dried with paper or paper towel, with blotting movements.
2. In no case should you wash things, as the ink will penetrate deeper into the fabric and will be harder to remove.
3. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the label on the clothes in order to know exactly in what temperature conditions the clothes can be washed.
4. For each fabric, a specific cleaning agent is used, so it is important when choosing them to be guided by the type of fabric and its composition.
5. To check how the cleaning agent acts on the fabric, they first try to apply it to the wrong side.
6. The wax can stop the ink from spreading over the fabric, so it can be used to outline the edges of the stain.
7. When removing the stain, start at the edge and work your way towards the center. This is necessary so that it does not increase in size.
8. You can collect fresh ink with a tissue, any clean cloth, or a cotton pad. They also use ordinary talcum powder, which successfully absorbs moisture, and, accordingly, absorbs ink.

For even more visual ways to remove ink, see the video below.