How to Get Dry Ink Stains Out of Leggings - Quick and Easy!
Has the unfortunate accident of a spilled pen left your leggings looking like a piece of artwork? Don't worry; we have a few tips and tricks that'll help you get the ink stains out of your leggings in no time at all.
Updated 20 Feb 2023
By Cyryl Wozniak
Ink from pens, markers, and other writing materials can be impossible to remove from clothes. If you don't take action to try and remove the stain, it might become permanent. However, there are some solutions that can help you with cleaning dry ink stains from your leggings.
What You'll Need
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton cloth
- Laundry detergent
- White vinegar
- Hydrogen peroxide
Instructions
- Pour some rubbing alcohol onto a cotton cloth.
- Gently dab the alcohol onto the stain until it is saturated.
- Leave the alcohol on the stain for a few minutes.
- Rinse the affected area with water.
- If the stain is still present, mix a small amount of laundry detergent with warm water, dip a cloth into mixture, and dab the stain with it.
- Rinse the detergent off with cold water, and then wash the leggings as usual.
- If the stain persists, mix a tablespoon of white vinegar with a cup of water, and dab the stain with the mixture. Leave the vinegar solution on for about 10 minutes.
- Rinse the area with cold water, and wash the leggings as before.
- If the stain is still visible, use a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide and dab the stain with a cotton cloth. Leave peroxide on for a few minutes.
- Rinse the area with cold water and wash the item as usual.
Conclusion
Removing dry ink stains from leggings can seem like a daunting task, but if you follow these easy steps you should be able to get rid of the stain quickly and easily. Just remember to be gentle when handling your clothing, and to test any cleaning solutions on an inconspicuous part of fabric before using them to get the best results.
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