Removing Stains

Did you accidentally make a mark with a Sharpie on your new shirt? Act fast! You can make that stray mark disappear.

When the ink tube of a Bic pen explodes in your shirt or jean pocket, you might be inclined to just throw the clothing away, fearing the stain will never come out. A simple occurrence, such as a...

Club soda. nail polish remover, miracle stain-busting gel--all of these have been suggested as cure-alls for clothing stains. But which method really works on tough stains, such as ink? Especially...

Have you spilled ink on your sweatshirt? Is it ruined? The short answer is no. Don't throw that sweatshirt out. There is a common household item that can do the trick. If you follow these steps as...

At first glance, ink stains can seem to make a shirt useless. As easily as accidental ink stains occur, they can be cleaned. Cleaning an ink stain from a shirt is easier when you follow a simple...

Maybe you are a professional painter. Maybe you work at a home supply store that mixes paint. Maybe you enjoy attempting to recreate a decorating scheme you saw on a home improvement TV show....

Cotton is undoubtedly used more often in clothing than any other fabric materials, making it more likely for you to spill on or stain cotton clothing. This includes ink stains from pens. It is...

Ink pens are handy, but the stains they can leave on clothing and furniture can be very discouraging. You may think there is no way to remove that stain, but there is a common household item that...

Washing your favorite jeans with an ink pen in the pocket is no longer a crises. You do not need to rush out and buy a new pair of jeans because you think they are ruined. There is a way to get...

Twill is a distinctive fabric type that is more tightly woven than most fabrics. The weave of the fabric follows a diamond pattern that allows the fabric to be durable, soft, flexible and...

So you're in a big meeting or about to give a speech and suddenly, you're covered in ink. Ballpoint pens do leak and sometimes pop open. It happens. But don't panic. A few easy steps can help you...

Whether it is a favorite garment, purse or piece of furniture, white leather notoriously attracts dust, causing it to look dirty and dingy sometimes. Cleaning white leather may be difficult, but...

Nothing is worse or more noticeable than an ink mark on your crisp white clothing. With these simple steps your will be able to combat that stain fast and efficiently.

This how to article is for anyone who as ever had to use an ink pen or ink refills. I use to work in a office and had to refill ink pads on a date stamper and signature pad. We had two...

Accidentally make a mark with a Sharpie on your new pants? If you act fast, you can make that stray mark disappear.

Annoyed with those Sharpie marker stains that can generate such a mess on your perfectly clean walls, tiles, clothes and wallpaper? Relax. Depending on the marred surface, several surprising...

Khakis are a wardrobe staple, and it's very frustrating when you discover that a bright ink spot from the leaking pen in your pocket has left your pants in a state of ruin. Although it may be...

An ink stain is one of the most stubborn stains to remove. A leaky pen left in a shirt pocket is one of the biggest culprits. Sometimes a pen can slip from sweaty fingers after a long writing...

Stains can be difficult to remove, especially if the clothes with the stains have already been washed or dried. Lipstick is among one of the hardest stains to remove from clothing, and its bright...

Velvet is a delicate fabric that is actually a very fine weave of several different fibers. It's also considered to be an expensive and exclusive fabric often used and worn by royalty. Because...

INK STAINS: Was the pen left in the pocket before washing and drying? Did ink markings suddenly appear on the expensive jeans? What to do? After 40 years of laundry experience, the best remover...

Have you ever accidentally written on your sleeve, or stood too close to someone gesturing wildly with a pen in their hand? Not to worry, the garment isn't ruined. Here is the quickest way to get...

Many people love a nice bright white leather jacket. It's just a sharp color that looks good on everyone. But every now and then someone will spill ballpoint ink on that brand new white jacket,...

This is the best (home-made) way to get ink out of cloths and other materials. I have used it for years and it has not failed me yet. I was even able to get a stain that was several days old out...

This is a very easy process to remove ink stains from your clothing. This may not work on all types of material but definitely works on cottons and most other basic materials. The ink stain does...

I will show you how one simplke household item can save your clothes from being thrown away or rendered useless for anything other than a "work shirt."

Who knew a bottle of hairspray could have so many uses?!

It’s possible to remove black ink or any other color of ink from fabric as long as you haven’t already washed it, and especially as long as it hasn’t been through the dryer or...

Paint stains can be difficult to get out of clothes. Yet with a couple of these ideas and a little work, you can get the paint out of your clothes in no time.

Did your pen leak all over your shirt or pants on the way to a meeting? Don't have time to change? Try these simple steps to ensure it won't happen again!

Tired of ink stains ruining your best shirt, jacket or pants? Here's a super easy fix.

To remove ink stains from clothing all you need is a can of hairspray and white cloth. Place the white cloth underneath the garment with the spot. Spray the hair on the area with the ink. Bloth...