How To Get Pencil Stains Out Of Your Coats Quickly And Easily
Pencil stains—they’re the pesky messes that can easily find their way onto your coats, blazers and more. Thankfully, there’s an easy solution: a few simple household items and some elbow grease. Read on to learn how to remove pencil stains from your coats and take back control of your wardrobe.
Updated 13 Mar 2023
By Noemi Denker
What You’ll Need
- White vinegar
- Salt
- Cotton swabs
- Soft sponge
- Clean cloth
- Laundry detergent
Step 1: Rinse the Stain With White Vinegar and Salt
Mix equal parts white vinegar and salt together in a bowl and stir it until the salt is completely dissolved. Dip a cotton swab into the mixture and then use it to dab the stain. Do not rub the swab over the stain as it could spread it.
Step 2: Blot the Stain With a Soft Sponge
Once stain is saturated with the vinegar-salt mixture, use a soft sponge to blot stain. This will help absorb the vinegar-salt mixture and some of the pencil stain.
Step 3: Rinse the Stain With Water
After blotting the stain for a few minutes, rinse the coat with cold water and use a clean cloth to wipe off any excess moisture.
Step 4: Launder Coat
Once the stain has been rinsed and wiped, launder the coat according to the manufacturer’s directions, using regular laundry detergent. This should remove any remaining traces of the pencil stain.
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