Erase Pencil Stains From Sweaters Effortlessly
Accidentally spilled lead from a pencil onto your favorite sweater? Never fear, it’s easy to get out with the right technique. Here’s all you need to know to quickly and safely remove pencil faint from clothing.
Updated 13 Mar 2023
By Noemi Denker
Gathering Supplies
To remove pencil stains from clothing, all you need is a few simple, everyday items. Grab some liquid dish soap, vinegar, a white cloth, and hydrogen peroxide. You may also want to have a clean brush on hand for scrubbing stubborn spots.
Pre-Treatment
Before you tackle cleaning away the pencil stains, there are a few pre-treatment steps that can help minimize any potential damage:
- Scrape off any excess lead with a butter knife or spoon.
- Test a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide on an inconspicuous part of the garment to make sure it won’t bleach the color.
- Gently dab the stained area with a damp white cloth.
Cleaning the Stain
Once you’ve completed the pre-treatment steps, it’s time to actually work on removing the pencil stain. Follow these steps:
- Mix a tablespoon of liquid dish soap with a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide and a tablespoon of white vinegar.
- Dampen a white cloth with the mixture and use it to gently rub the pencil stains.
- Rinse the garment with cold water.
- Repeat process if the stain is still visible.
- Launder according to clothing instructions.
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