A Beginner’s Guide for Ink Stain Removal

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A Beginner’s Guide for Ink
Stain Removal
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Ink stains are a remarkably common
occurrence. Whether you inadvertently
grazed your shirt while writing a
message, carrying a leaky pen in your
pocket, or your curious toddler with felt
tip pens got to your laundry pile, do not
fret. Ink stain removal can be simple.
Here’s what you need to know about
how to remove ink from clothes and
leather
Before you attempt to remove ink stains,
you have to know first what material
and ink are involved.
Cleaning suede will require
professional help. Dry cleaning is the
best option. For smooth leather, you
can try test cleaning methods in an
inconspicuous place with care. You
can clean faux leather straight away.
Most clothing fabrics with ink stains
are washable at home.
How to Remove Ink from Leather
Plain rubbing alcohol is one of the
best ink stain removal techniques at
home. Treating the stain as quickly as
possible is important. You can remove
fresh ink stains easily but older or
dried stains may require repeat
treatments. Leather is a highly
permeable material and stains can
penetrate deep into the hide.
Start by dampening a clean white cloth
or cotton swab with the alcohol. Do not
use colored cloth because it can transfer
due to light-colored materials. Work
from the outside of the stain toward the
middle. Keep the work area small so you
will not spread the ink into a bigger area.
You should see the ink transfer to the
cloth. Get a new swab quickly to
prevent re-staining the leather. Keep
blotting until all the ink stains are
gone. Never scrub harshly as that can
remove color and a layer of your
leather. You may also try commercial
ink removers too.
Allow the leather to air dry after or
between treatments. Once the ink stains
are removed, treat the leather with
conditioner to help it remain smooth
and supple.
You may have also heard about the use
of mayonnaise, hairsprays, dish
detergents, and laundry soaps to
remove ink from leather. Many use
hairsprays for emergency on a fresh ink
stain because of its high alcohol content.
Unfortunately, some of its other
ingredients may also cause staining and
other problems. So be very careful.
Abrasive erasers should never be used
on leather. It will peel off a layer of your
item and create a hole.
How to Remove Ink from Clothes
Ballpoint pens are always needed at
home and work. They do not leave as
many stains as compared to other types
of inks. If a spill happens, start wetting a
cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and
test your fabric, preferably on an inside
seam or hem. Work from the outside to
the inside. Change to a new swab
regularly to keep from redistributing the
stain.
If there are still traces of ink, prepare a
solution of oxygen-based bleach and
cool water. Every brand, OxiClean,
Clorox, and Purex, has a package
direction that will tell you how much
product to use per gallon of water.
Completely submerge your garment
and allow it to soak for at least 8 hours.
If the stain is gone, clean as usual. If not,
mix a new solution and repeat the
procedure. Some may require several
soakings to remove the stain
completely.
However, if the garment has a tag that
says dry clean only, point out and
identify the stain to a professional
cleaner. If you use a home dry cleaning
kit, make sure all the stains are gone
before putting your clothes in the dryer
bag.
The same cleaning guidelines apply to
washable markers. However, some
brands do not wash away as quickly as
they claim on the box. Be patient.
Permanent ink is different though. It is
hard to remove, especially from colored
clothing. If the same procedures
mentioned above will not work on your
fabric, you can consider dyeing your
clothes using a darker color. Put an
embellishment like a button, ribbon, or
patch over the stain and just give it a
new design.
Ink stain removal can be fast and simple
with the help of a professional. Experts
from Kelly’s Dry Cleaners use easy and
good cleaning methods that can help
remove ink stains from your clothes and
leather. Call our branches in Durango
and Farmington today. Dial (970) 903-
1642 or (505) 564-3333!
Durango, CO
(970) 903-1642
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(505) 564-3333
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