25 Nov How to Remove Ink Stains From Fabrics? (Part 1)

If you’ve ever washed a pair of pants while forgetting to take a pen out of your pocket, you know how hard and tedious it is to remove ink from your clothes. Whether the colour of the ink is black, blue or red, removing it from clothes is one of the unpleasant tasks that you will finally face one day, even if you haven’t experienced it before. Unfortunately, there’s no single trick to removing all types of inks from all fabrics; To remove ink stains from clothes, you need to know what kind of ink and fabric you are dealing with. Based on this, you will use the best method to remove it from your clothes. Follow our tips on removing these stains from clothing and other fabrics before you make a mistake that will only make the problem worse. The best way to remove ink stains depends on the type of fabric, so check out the fabric tips below and find the right trick to remove it from clothing.

Different ink stains

Removing ink from fabric requires identifying the type of ink, the fibres of the material, and the age of the ink stain. Some methods, while working well on one garment, can damage others. It’s better not to seek to remove stains before knowing the status of the ink stain and the garment’s material. Here are the best ways to remove ink from different clothes.

Specify the type of ink

Not all pens and markers are made with the same ink. To deal effectively with ink stains, you need to know what kind of ink you are dealing with. Here are the main types of inks you may encounter.

Oil-based inks

Ball Pens use oil-based inks. Because these inks dry quickly, they are a little harder to clean and require a little patience and arm force.

Water-based inks

Roller pens, washable markers, and jelly pens use water-based inks. This ink is easier to clean than other types.

Alcohol-based ink

This type of ink is used in permanent markers and is the most challenging type to remove from the fabric.

Removing ink stains from different fabric

Linen clothes

To remove ink stains from linen and canvas, test rubbing alcohol on the spot out of sight to ensure the alcohol doesn’t damage the fabric. Then place the stained area down on the glass. Hold the material firmly so that the ink doesn’t spread further. Pour the alcohol drop by drop on the ink and observe that it dissolves after passing through the cloth and dripping into the glass. After removing the ink stain, rinse the cloth well and dry it. Make sure the stain is clean before rinsing with regular detergents.

Woollen clothes

If woollen clothes are stained, wipe the stains off with a paper towel as soon as possible. First, try to wash the wool with cold water. If stains remain, spray some hairspray on the ink stain and gently place the paper towel on it. Repeat this method until the stain is completely removed. Then soak a clean cloth in warm water and press it on the stain. You can also use a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar and a soft toothbrush to gently brush the stain. Finally, press a cloth soaked in cold water on it and dry the clothes.

Polyester and nylon clothing

Before removing ink stains from polyester or nylon garments, try the suggested method in a hidden corner or seam of the garment and make sure that the colour of the garment isn’t damaged. Then, place the stain on the glass. Gently rub the alcohol on the stain and continue until it has dissolved all the ink and transferred to the bottom of the glass. Rinse and dry the stain. Finally, wash the clothes and use bleach that matches the coloured garments if necessary. Dry the clothes in the open air after making sure that the ink stain is removed.

Leather

Use a leather cleaner to remove ink from leather. Rub the leather cleaner on it using a clean cloth; It’s most effective when you start the staining process on the leather in the first 6 hours after impregnating the ink.