Removing Stains

If you've ever had a pen fall apart in your pocket or accidentally written on yourself, then you've experienced the fear that you've ruined an article of clothing. Don't worry. Whether you're on...

Getting ink on your laundry can be very irritating. Clothes are expensive and most people can afford to buy new ones every time a pen goes through the laundry. Most people check the pockets of...

Ink stains are a common laundry malady. There are several methods to remove them. The most common effective methods involve rubbing alcohol or baking soda on the stain.

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...

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...

A smudge of ballpoint ink can make an eyesore on your favorite acrylic sweater. Fortunately, a combination of elbow grease and savvy laundering can restore your sweater to its former state.

You thought you were safe by writing on the paper in front of you only to realize that the ink from your pen bleed through to your wooden desk. Don't worry. Ink can be removed from wood furniture...

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...

Silk is a delicate, typically expensive fabric that requires special care. Ink stains usually fall into one of three categories--ballpoint, water-based and, the most difficult to remove, permanent...

It's bound to happen sooner or later. It's the accidental spill, not paying attention, or an arm bump and a stain appears on your clothing at the most inconvenient time. Stains come in all forms...

Have you ever been horrified to find a ball point ink mark on your favorite shirt or blouse and not known what do about it? Learn how to fix it here!

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...

If that pen leaked on your best shirt, or if you forgot to take the pen out of your pocket before you did the laundry, you probably have a real mess. Ink stains are tough to deal with, but with...

I am so messy when I am cooking, eating or even when drawing. I have dropped my pen and gotten ink on me and have learned from that to get it out pretty easily.

I advise that you soak up any ink on a dry cloth first. Do NOT rub, it'll smear the stain. If you don't, it can result in the alcohol making the stain bigger. It's gentle enough so you can soak...

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...

In this article you will find a very simple and easy way to remove Ink and Permanent Marker from your skin.

Everyone gets ink on there clothing now and then. Kids also have a problem with this more than any one, especially when they are in school or doing art. This is for minor to medium stains...

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...

It can be frustrating to realize that you have gotten a black ink stain on one of your favorite shirts. But you don't have to give up and throw away your garments in this situation. With a little...

Suede is an expensive, luxurious fabric that many garments, footwear, and accessories are made of. Many people like the texture and feel of suede, which is why it is so popular with designers. Its...

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...

Sneakers, dress shoes and women's pumps are all commonly made of leather because of its durability and flexible nature. Ink stains pose a significant problem for those who want their leather shoes...

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...

If you haven't already, there will come a time when you will have to deal with the task of getting ink out of your clothing. Ballpoint gel ink can be a nuisance once it gets onto cotton knits, but...

I'm sure that at one time or another we've all experienced that crushing moment when you realize you just got pen ink on your favourite shirt. Whether its a regular BIC or a Sharpie, pen stains...

Ink can be a difficult stain to remove and dried ink is almost impossible to get out, so take action as soon as you notice the stain. Below, I've listed some of the basic steps to removing...

Perhaps your toddler did a Picasso on his pants, or your pen bled through your favorite bag. Ink stains can be hideous and hard to remove, but they don't have to be permanent.

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,...

Sharpies contain permanent ink. When this ink gets on your clothes, it may be frustrating trying to remove the stain, as regular washing and some basic stain removers will not do the trick....

Remove ink from your clothes by spraying the stain generously with hair spray, adding a pretreatment spray, allowing the garment to dry and then laundering it as normal. Repeat these steps until...

Get rid of ink stains on leather by gently rubbing the stain with an ordinary, white pencil eraser and brushing off the excess. Try using uncolored leather polish to cover up a stain with advice...

Ballpoint pen ink disasters can ruin your clothes if you don't remove the ink correctly. Sometimes a pen breaks, too much ink comes out at once or you simply drop the pen. No matter what the cause...

Ink stains can be some of the most difficult stains to remove from clothing and regular washing and drying alone doesn't help. However, by following these simple steps you can be rid of ink stains...

If you ever got ink on your leather jacket, you'll find that removing ink stains from a leather jacket is one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish. You can save money by doing it yourself. If...

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...

Most of us who use ball point pens get ink marks on our clothing without even trying. But the ink does not come out easily with standard laundry detergents. There is something that is inexpensive...

While some stains are easier to remove than others because of their particular chemical properties, there are two basic kinds of stains. Organic stains caused by foods, fruit juices, pets, plants...

Ink is everywhere. From ballpoint pens to children's markers to inkjet printers, it is likely that you encounter ink on a regular basis. With that in mind, chances are good that at some point or...

Nothing is more aggravating than to find ink stains in your clothes... But here's a very easy way to get tem out without much hassle...

If you’ve ever had an ink pen leak onto your clothes or perhaps gotten an ink stain from failing to remove the ink pen from your pocket before washing your clothes, you know how frustrating this...

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...

Do you have a ball point ink stain on your favorite silk piece of clothing? Silk clothing is one of the most delicate materials you can wear. Because it is so delicate you can’t use just...