Erase Ink Stains from Board Shorts like a Pro in 6 Easy Steps
Do you have dreaded ink stains on your board shorts? Don't worry, removing ink from fabric isn’t as daunting as it seems – with the right materials and a few easy steps, you can get your shorts looking as good as new.
Updated 20 Feb 2023
By Mateuzs Kowalski
What You Need
- Rubbing alcohol
- Q-tips
- Spray bottle
- Laundry Detergent
- Washcloth
Steps for Cleaning Ink Stains from Board Shorts
- First, carefully apply rubbing alcohol directly onto the ink stain with a Q-tip.
- Then fill the spray bottle with cold water and spray the area to rinse the stain.
- Next, rub a small amount of laundry detergent directly into stain with a washcloth.
- Let the detergent sit on the stain for a few minutes before rinsing with cold water.
- Repeat this process until stain fades.
- Finally, let your board shorts air dry.
Tips for Cleaning Ink Stains
- Always test the rubbing alcohol on an inconspicuous area first to ensure that it won’t cause discoloration.
- Once the stain is gone, use a fabric protector to help prevent future stains.
- For tougher stains, you can use a mixture of baking soda and detergent instead of just detergent.