How to Remove Marking Pen Ink Stains From Fabric

Ink from marking pens can be difficult to get out. Here is an option for those plagued with either permanent or non-permanent ink stains. Pretest the fabric for colorfastness before attempting to remove the stain.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dry-cleaning Solvent
• Clean Cloth
• Neutral Detergent
• Sponges
• Clean Cloth
• Hydrogen Peroxides
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Cups
• Paper Towels
• Paper Towels
• Paper towels
• Sponges
• Clean cloth

1. 

   Sponge the affected area gently with a small amount of dry-cleaning solvent.

2. 

   Blot with a clean, dry cloth or paper towel.

3. Mix 1 tsp. of a neutral detergent with 1 c. lukewarm water. Blot the stain with this solution.

4. Dab with rubbing alcohol and blot.

5. 

   Sponge with clean water and blot again.

Tips & Warnings

• If the stain does not come out, consider bleaching it with hydrogen peroxide.

[winkie]

on 11/24/2007 I had a perm highlite marker(hot pink)that bled thru a sticky note and left a LARGE stain on a brand new kitchen table top that was a light colored wood THAT BELONGED TO MY DAUGHTER....I WAS IN A ""MAJOR"" panic but the toothpaste remover tip worked GREAT=no more stain and it was about 2 inches square ! ! TANk you so much

[frogsqueen]

on 9/28/2007 My son recieved some of those gummy like letters at a birthday party they are sort of like slime but they are just giggley not squishable like slime. He spelled his name out on our night stand oak tables and it dyed them. How can i get it out.
THanks.

[Tyte]

on 2/14/2007 Does anyone know how to remove ink stains that came from a pen off a nylon backpack?

[ceejaysmom]

on 2/14/2007 I just had my 18 month old color with a black sharpie permanent marker on my wood table top, my linolium floor, some toys, a window and a placemat. Goo gone didn't work, neither did hair spray or using a dry erase marker, as I read on other sites. The only thing that worked with unbelievable ease was antibacterial hand gel, like
purell or Germ-X. Worked wonders, got the marker off of everything-wood, linolium floor, plastic, and glass. I just wiped with dawn/water in a sponge afterwards to clean off any residual gel.

[dewey]

on 1/31/2007 Removing ink stains - Use Amodex. Best stuff I've ever found. Product is a creamy soap formula. Really mild. Takes out all inks including sharpie and expo and doesn't harm the fabric. I've used it on cashmere, silk, my wool rugs and even LCD screen. Hair spray and alcohol only set the stain.