Get Marker Stains Out of Your Favourite Linen Items
If you're dealing with marker stains on your beloved linens, don't panic: there is a simple solution. Follow these easy steps and you'll be able to restore your linen items and make them look new again.
Updated 03 Mar 2023
By Blaž Stančič
Instructions for Cleaning Marker Stains from Linen
- Start by testing the fabric for colourfastness. To do this, dampen a white cloth with water and rub it on an inconspicuous area of the cloth, such as an inside seam. If the colour runs onto the cloth, then your fabric is not colourfast and will not survive a washing.
- If the cloth is colourfast, then the next step is to pre-treat the stain. Apply a small amount of liquid detergent to the surface of the stain and rub it in gently with your fingertips. Let it sit for a few minutes.
- Soak the linen item in a sink of warm water for about 15 minutes, so that the detergent can do its work.
- After soaking, rub the stained area with a brush or a toothbrush to remove any remaining ink.
- Once the stain is gone, rinse the item off in lukewarm water.
- Wash the linen item according to the care instructions on the tag and dry it as usual.
Tips for Prevention
- Be sure to keep markers away from your linen items, as they may leave permanent stains.
- Be sure to read care tag on your linen item before washing it. Some linens have specific care instructions that you should follow.
- To make sure that your stain does not come back, consider pre-treating the linen item before washing.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily remove marker stains from your favourite linen items. Just remember to keep markers away from your linen clothing and to read the care tags to be sure that you are following the proper washing instructions.
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