How to Easily Remove Pencil Stains from Your Button-Down Shirt
Nothing ruins a good outfit quite like a pencil stain on a button-down shirt. But there's no need to throw it away just yet! You can easily remove pencil stains with the right cleaner and a few simple steps.
Updated 13 Mar 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
No matter how careful you are, it’s always possible to get a pencil stain on your button-down shirt. Whether it was a wayward stroke of writing or a hastily dropped pocket pencil, pencil stains can be tricky to remove if you don’t know how to do it properly. The good news is that it’s easy to learn how to clean a pencil stain from your shirt with a few simple steps.
How to Remove Pencil Stains from a Button-Down Shirt
- First, scrape off any excess pencil lead with a blunt knife.
- Next, test an inconspicuous spot of the shirt for colorfastness by treating it with a stain remover. If the color doesn’t change or fade, you can proceed.
- Moisten the pencil stain with a small amount of water.
- Apply a small amount of mild detergent directly onto the stain, using a soft brush if necessary.
- Gently rub detergent into the stain with your fingers.
- Rinse the affected area several times with clean, warm water.
- Finally, launder shirt as instructed on label.
With a bit of patience and these easy steps, you can get your shirt looking like new in no time!
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