By Lifetips
If you’re a “gel pen” lover like me, you can’t help but get a little ink on your clothes every now and then. The worst thing you can do is to accidentally get it on your clothes and make them dirty. Don’t worry! In fact, gel pen ink is not so difficult to deal with, as long as you use the right method, the clothes will soon be clean again. I’m going to share a few super easy stain removal tips with you below!
Step 1: Treat it as early as possible
Let’s be honest, the sooner you deal with it, the easier it will be to remove. If you notice an ink stain on your clothes, do it quickly! The more you put it off, the less likely the stain will come out.
Step 2: Don’t rub hard, soak up excess ink first
Don’t rush to rub, gently absorb the ink off the surface with a paper towel or clean cloth first. Remember, don’t rub, this will instead cause the ink to spread in and cause a lot of trouble.
Step 3: Remove Stains Easily with Alcohol
Alcohol is great for removing gel pen ink! Take some cotton balls, dip them in alcohol and gently pat them on the stain. Give it a try and the ink will fade or disappear in no time. However, remember to try it on a small corner of your clothing first to see if the color will fade.
Step 4: Detergent + Warm Water to Save the Stain
If alcohol doesn’t work, try using dishwashing liquid and warm water. Wet a cloth, apply some dishwashing liquid, and then slowly wipe off the ink. Usually this works pretty well, clean it slowly and the stain will disappear.
Step 5: Finally, wash in the usual way
Once you’re done with the treatment, put it through the washing machine once and see how it goes. It’s important to have the stain completely removed before throwing it in the dryer, as the heat will cause the ink to become fixed to the garment. If there’s still a bit of residue, repeat the stain removal steps again.
Step 6: Stain remover to the rescue
If you just can’t get it off, try a specialized stain remover. Apply it and wait a while before washing. Stain removers work great and the stains basically come out clean.
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