Remove the article of clothing if possible and lay it on a flat surface — any table will do. Press the tip of the pen into the stain, releasing the treatment solution. Do not rub at the stain, as this will rub it further into the fabric and/or spread it around. Simply soak the stain in the solution. Dab at the stain with a clean paper towel or rag until the stain is removed, or at least significantly lightened.
Place paper towels between the fabric and the flat surface you place it on to protect the surface underneath from the nail polish remover. Apply the nail polish remover to a cotton ball, then transfer it to the cloth by dabbing the cotton ball onto the stain. Apply a generous amount of nail polish remover; the stain should be completely saturated. Press clean paper towels or cotton balls onto the stain until the ink has come off completely. Reapply nail polish remover and change out the paper towels protecting the table surface as necessary.
Create a solution of equal parts fresh lemon juice (not the bottled kind you can buy in the store), baking soda and a gentle laundry detergent. [4] X Expert Source Francesca OrtegaCleaning & Organization Expert Expert Interview. 3 March 2022. Transfer that solution to the stain using a clean rag or a cotton ball, soaking the stain with a generous amount of it. Allow the stain to soak for at least two hours before laundering the garment in cold water. Blot the stain using cold milk instead of detergent or alcohol.
If you were unable to remove the stain completely before laundering the fabric, spray hairspray onto the stain and allow it to dry before running the garment through the laundry. [6] X Expert Source Francesca OrtegaCleaning & Organization Expert Expert Interview. 3 March 2022. The hairspray will help break down the chemicals, raising the likelihood of the stain coming out in the wash. With any stain, check the fabric to make sure the stain has been completely removed before putting the garment through the dryer. Applying heat to a stain that has not been completely removed will actually cause the stain to set even further, making it difficult to remove at a later date. [7] X Research source
The list provided here moves from harshest to weakest chemical strength. Try each of these options until you find one that works on your ink. Don’t apply these liquids directly to the page, as it will soak through and cause the paper to rip. Instead, apply the liquids to either a Q-tip or a cotton ball, and transfer them gently to the page.
Note that for some official documents, especially those requiring signatures, a Xeroxed page may be unacceptable. Double-check to make sure.
