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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

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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

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