How do I remove pencil stains from sweaters?

There are a few methods for removing pencil stains from sweaters. Try using warm water and dish soap, rubbing alcohol, or a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda.

What additional tips should I follow?

Allow the sweater to air dry once the stain is removed. Do not machine wash or dry a sweater with a pencil stain. Be sure to test any of the cleaning products used on a small, discrete part of the fabric before treating the entire stain.

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How to Easily Remove Pencil Stains from Your Sweaters

Pencil stains can be a tricky stain to remove from sweaters, but don't worry - there are a few simple and effective methods that you can use to get rid of them. Read on to learn how.

Updated 13 Mar 2023

By Nishat Asif

Using Warm Water and Dish Soap

This is the first method that you should try. Start by wetting the stained area with warm water. Then, add a small amount of liquid dish soap to the stained area, rubbing it gently into the fabric. Allow the soap to sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off with clean, warm water. Repeat this process several times if necessary.

Using Rubbing Alcohol

If stain isn't coming out with the warm water and dish soap method, try using rubbing alcohol. Start by using a standard-size cotton ball and dipping it in rubbing alcohol. Apply the rubbing alcohol to the pencil stain, gently rubbing it into the fabric. Wait a few minutes before rinsing off rubbing alcohol with clean, warm water. Repeat this process until stain has been removed.

Using White Vinegar and Baking Soda

Another great option for removing pencil stains from sweaters is to use a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda. Start by mixing equal parts of white vinegar and baking soda together in a bowl. Once the mixture is ready, apply it directly to pencil stain, rubbing it gently into the fabric. Allow mixture to sit for a few minutes, then rinse it off with clean, warm water. This should help to remove the pencil stain.

Additional Tips

Allow the sweater to air dry after the stain is removed.
Never machine wash or dry a sweater that has a pencil stain on it.
Be sure to test any of the cleaning products used on a small, discrete part of the fabric before treating entire stain.

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