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7 Easy Steps to Remove Stains from Slippers with a Pencil

Pencil stains on slippers can be an irritating and persistent problem. Whether it's kids scrawling on new shoes or just everyday wear, if these stains aren't dealt with promptly and properly, they can damage the material of your slippers. Here are seven easy and effective steps to getting rid of the pencil stains on your slippers.

Updated 13 Mar 2023

By Cyryl Wozniak

Step 1 - Preparing the Area

Begin by preparing the area around the pencil-stained slippers. This involves making sure that any dirt or debris is removed and that the surface is clean and dry. This will ensure that the stain removal process is as effective as possible.

Step 2 - Gather Materials

Gather the materials you need: rubbing alcohol, cotton cloths, paper towels, laundry detergent, and a toothbrush.

Step 3 - Treat Stain with Rubbing Alcohol

Next, take a cotton cloth and dampen it with rubbing alcohol. Then, gently rub the stained area on the slipper with the cloth. This should help loosen pencil stains.

Step 4 - Blot Area with Paper Towels

Once you have finished treating the area with alcohol, take a few paper towels and gently blot the surface. This will help remove any excess rubbing alcohol and the loosened pencil stain.

Step 5 - Soak Stained Area in Detergent

Take the stained area of the slipper and soak it in a small bowl filled with laundry detergent and warm water. Let it sit for a few minutes before moving on to next step.

Step 6 - Scrub Stained Area with Toothbrush

Take a toothbrush and use it to scrub the pencil stain. Make sure to apply some pressure so that the bristles can reach deep into the material of the slipper. This should help lift the stain from the material.

Step 7 - Rinse and Dry

After you have scrubbed the area, rinse it off with warm water. Then, allow the slipper to air dry. Once it has dried, you should notice that the pencil stains have been removed.

Can other methods be used to remove pencil stains?

Yes, other household items such as rubbing alcohol, white vinegar, and baking soda can also be used to remove pencil stains from slippers.

Are there any tips for preventing pencil stains?

The best way to prevent pencil stains on slippers is to keep pencils and other writing utensils away from them. If you're allowing kids to use pencils on their slippers, make sure to supervise them and to keep the pencils away from the material.

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