How to Remove a Ballpoint Pen Stain
Ballpoint pens brought convenience and indelibility to writing, but they also brought leaking and ink-stained pockets. But you don't have to use the shirt just for painting in the yard or painting; they are easily and inexpensively treated. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Treat the ink stain as quickly as you can. The longer you leave it, the more difficult it will be to remove.
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Prevent newly-leaked ink from spreading throughout your fabric by applying hydrogen peroxide to the stain. If the fabric allows for it, one part hydrogen peroxide to one part ammonia to make the stain easier to remove.
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Apply a pretreating fluid or a detergent to the stain, then wash. It's more difficult to see stains in wet fabric so let it air dry and look for the stain. If no more ink remains, you can wash it as you normally would. Otherwise, repeat the procedure.
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Blotting ink stains using rubbing alcohol may also work. Be careful if you try this because alcohol can cause some colors to run.
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Tips & Warnings
Take garments that must be dry cleaned to a dry cleaner.
References
- Photo Credit Sarah Martinez
