How to Remove a Deskjet Ink Stain from Clothing

Removing deskjet ink from clothing is easy

Deskjet printers are used with many computers, and can be found in many homes and businesses. The ink used in Deskjet printers is designed to dry quickly. This creates a problem when the ink comes into contact with your clothing, as you have only a few seconds to clean the ink before it dries. Luckily, there are a few inexpensive items that will safely remove the ink from your clothing.

Things You'll Need

• Cold water
• Laundry detergent
• Bleach or ammonia
• Bowl
• Paper towels
• Washing machine

Instructions

1. Blot fresh ink stains with a damp paper towel, moistened slightly with cold water. Do not use hot water on an ink stain, as it permanently sets the ink into the fabric.

2. Mix a cleaning solution in a bowl. For white garments, mix 1 tbsp. laundry detergent and 1 tbsp. chlorinated bleach. For colored clothing, mix 1 tbsp. laundry detergent and 1 tbsp. ammonia. Never mix bleach and ammonia.

3. Dip a paper towel into the cleaning solution you have created, and continue blotting over the ink stain. Always blot; do not rub as this will spread the ink stain further.

4. Launder the garment as soon as possible. Use a cold water wash cycle, and again add a capful of your regular detergent as well as either 1/4 cup chlorinated bleach for white clothing, or 1/4 cup ammonia for colored clothing.

5. Hang-dry the garment to make sure all stain has been removed. Do not use a dryer, as any remaining ink residue will permanently set into the fabric.

References

• HP.com: Removing Ink Stains