Easily Clean Pencil Stains Off Your Board Shorts in No Time!
Board shorts are perfect for a day at the beach, lake, or pool. Unfortunately, all that fun can come with a mess. Pencil stains are one of the most common and annoying stains to deal with on board shorts. But don't worry—there are a few easy tips and tricks you can use to easily clean pencil stains from your board shorts in no time!
Updated 13 Mar 2023
By Brane Lukman
Tips for Removing Pencil Stains from Board Shorts
- Scrape off as much lead and eraser residue as possible
- Soak board shorts in cold water for 10-15 minutes
- Sprinkle baking soda onto stain
- Gently rub the baking soda into the stain
- Fill a spray bottle with vinegar and water, and use it on the stained area
- Let it sit for 1-2 minutes and then rinse
- Repeat this process until stain is gone
- Wash board shorts in the washing machine
Additional Tips for Removing Pencil Stains from Board Shorts
- Test a small area before treating the stain
- Wash board shorts separately from other laundry
- Do not use fabric softener or chlorine bleach
- Do not put board shorts in dryer; hang them to dry