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
What You'll Need:
- Garment Stain Remover
- Laundry Detergent
- Vinegar
- Cloth Towel
Instructions:
- Spray the stained area with garment stain remover and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Wash sweatpants in cold water with a cup of vinegar in rinse cycle.
- Once the cycle is complete, run the pants through an additional rinse cycle.
- Check to make sure the stain is gone.
- If the stain is still present, repeat the entire process.
- 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.