How to Get Inkpen Ink Out of Khaki Pants
Though it's theoretically only supposed to end up on paper, ink somehow manages to find its way onto plenty of other surfaces quite easily. Whether it's from the careless drop of a pen to somehow brushing up against wet ink, it can leave a noticeable stain on khaki pants. Fortunately khaki pants are pretty durable and can usually stand up to the process of removing the ink without any problems. With a few materials and minimal time, your pants can be salvaged as though there was never ink on them to begin with. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Remove the Ink with Isopropyl Alcohol
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Dip a clean white cloth in isopropyl alcohol.
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Gently blot the stain with the cloth to lift or lighten the stain. Be careful not to rub and spread the stain further.
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Launder the pants as you usually would and visually inspect them when they come out of the wash.
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Dry the pants in the dryer if the ink stain is gone. You will need to use another method if the stain is still there.
Remove the Ink Stain with Ammonia and Lemons
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Mix equal parts ammonia, lemon juice and cold water.
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Dip a clean cloth into the solution and press it gently with your hands to expel any excess moisture.
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Rub the stain gently with the cloth, adding more of the solution as needed until the stain is gone.
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Launder the pants as usual.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't put the pants into the dryer until the stain is gone or the heat will set the stain in permanently.
