Say Goodbye to Pencil Stains on Swimwear with One Simple Trick
School days and beach days go together like pencils and swimsuits. But those pencil stains are just one of hazards of combining the two, leaving you wondering how to clean them off. Don't worry, we have a simple trick to help get your swimwear looking clean as new.
Updated 13 Mar 2023
By Brane Lukman
Pencil stains happen all too frequently. Whether at school or the beach, kids often forget that pencils and swimsuits don't mix. You can find yourself with an entire collection of swimwear with pencil stains scattered all over.
The good news is that pencil stains are easy to remove from swimsuits, but you need to act quickly. It's best to tackle them before they become set into the fabric. Here's how to do it.
What You'll Need
- Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Old toothbrush
- Clean cloth
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Mix together 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar until it forms a paste.
- Apply paste to the pencil stain, gently scrubbing it in with an old toothbrush.
- Let the paste sit for several minutes before rinsing it off with cold water.
- Once paste is rinsed off, use a clean cloth to blot the area dry.
This simple trick is sure to help rid your swimsuits of pesky pencil stains, so you can wear them again with pride. With a few minutes of work, your swimwear will look as good as new!
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