How to Remove Black Ink From Clothing

Black ink stains are the type of ink stains that clothing is most susceptible to.

Black ink is one of the most common inks. As such, it is one of the most common stains that clothing is susceptible to. Black ink has many different sources including pens, computer printer cartridges and inkwells. This type of ink is permanent, so deal with it as soon as the spill happens to have the best chance of removing the stain. This stain can be removed with a simple household product that you probably already have in your bathroom.

Things You'll Need

• Aerosol hairspray
• Hot water

Instructions

1. Spread out the clothing over the sink.

2. Spray the hairspray on the front and back of the ink stain.

3. Rinse with hot water.

4. Repeat until the stain is removed.

5. Launder as usual.

Tips & Warnings

• Add stain remover and the appropriate kind of bleach to further ensure that the stain is removed successfully. The strength level of hairspray doesn't matter, as long as it is an aerosol hairspray.

References

• The Dollar Stretcher Lifestyle: Removing Ink