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Get Rid of Those Annoying Pencil Stains on Your Sweatpants Once and For All!

We've all been there - you try to keep your sweatpants nice and clean, but inevitably a pencil or pen finds its way onto your clothing. Don't worry though - with the right tools and techniques, you can get those stains out in no time! Read on for easy step-by-step instructions.


Updated 13 Mar 2023

By Luke Smith

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What You'll Need:

  • Garment Stain Remover
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Vinegar
  • Cloth Towel

Instructions:

  1. Spray the stained area with garment stain remover and let it sit for a few minutes.
  2. Wash sweatpants in cold water with a cup of vinegar in rinse cycle.
  3. Once the cycle is complete, run the pants through an additional rinse cycle.
  4. Check to make sure the stain is gone.
  5. If the stain is still present, repeat the entire process.
  6. Once the stain is gone, dry the sweatpants as usual.

Tips and Tricks:

  • It may be helpful to use a soft cloth and some laundry detergent to dab at the stain before using the garment stain remover.
  • For large areas, it can be helpful to soak the garment in a mixture of 1/4 cup vinegar and one gallon of very hot water for about an hour.

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