Contamination on outerwear is a common occurrence, which can be solved by washing, but sometimes, due to carelessness, you end up touching a jacket or down jacket with your handle, and the stain cannot be washed by hand or machine, and in most cases it spreads even more.
However, do not be upset and throw away your favorite thing, which is absolutely not difficult to return to its original appearance even at home. In this article we will look at the main methods and find the answer to the question - how to wash a pen from a jacket using the products at hand.
How to remove a ballpoint pen paste stain?
If enough time has passed since the ink got on the fabric, the use of sorbents will no longer help.
How to wash with improvised means?
You can use one of the simple methods:
Alcohol and peroxide .
The pen paste has a synthetic composition, which can be removed by substances that act as solvents. The mark must first be treated with alcohol, then with pharmacy hydrogen peroxide. It is convenient to use a sponge for these purposes. When the stain disappears, the item is washed.- Ammonia . An effective pharmaceutical remedy for removing pen stains is ammonia. It is better to use it in its pure form: soak the fabric well and rub.
- Soda . To process, you need to prepare a cleaning paste by diluting baking soda with water. The consistency of the product should be quite thick and homogeneous. The mixture is applied to the stained area. After 15 minutes, the clothes are washed.
- Mustard . Mustard is a natural and effective remedy that can be used to remove various stains, including pen stains. The product is applied to the area of tissue with the mark and left for a day. After this, the composition is washed off, and the item itself is washed.
- Serum . You can remove pen stains using sour milk or whey. You can soak either the entire thing (if it is small) or only the part that is damaged. The clothes are left in this form for 10-12 hours, then washed in the usual way.
- Hair fixation spray . An unusual use for hairspray is to remove pen marks from textiles. The effect is due to the presence of alcohol and other components that dissolve the ink. The varnish is sprayed onto the part of the item stained by the handle and cleaned.
Stain removers
Stain removers can be used to wash clothes . They are used according to the instructions. In addition to universal stain removers, targeted agents can be found on the household chemicals market.
One of the special stain removers is the product. The drug contains non-ionic surfactants and anti-surfactants.
Among the advantages of the product:
- Can be used to clean colored and white textiles.
- Does not contain phosphates, chlorine.
- Does not have a pronounced odor.
- Fast action against stains – in 15 minutes.
- Copes even with stubborn stains.
The downside is the significant cost. It costs about 200 rubles per 50 ml bottle. Read reviews here and here, here and here.
How to remove gel ink at home?
The paste in gel pens is different from ballpoint pens. It has a more liquid appearance, so the risk that such a handle will leak is higher.
to eliminate smudges and streaks of gel ink from the material using the following means:
- lemon juice;
- alcohol;
- peroxide;
- glycerol;
- soda, etc.
Whitening toothpaste can help remove toothpaste stains from a white fabric. It only takes a few minutes to have an effect.
You can find out how to remove gel pen stains from clothes here.
Industrial products to help
You can take your jacket to the dry cleaner if the stains cannot be removed. However, the price for dry cleaning services sometimes exceeds the cost of the jacket itself.
Manufacturers offer a number of ready-made solutions for industrially removing ink from a jacket. They allow you to save time and get rid of blots:
- A special pen for removing ink stains (sold in hardware stores). It will absorb dirt, after which the jacket can be washed using the optimal method for the fabric.
- Stain remover, but only labeled Oxi. It should be applied to the stain, wait and wash the item. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated.
- Rev.
- Antipyatin soap.
- Stain remover "Minute".
- Udalix pencil.
- Sapfire Professional stain remover stick.
- Nail polish remover.
- Wet wipes (preferably alcohol-containing). If the material is “afraid” of alcohol, then you can use regular wet baby wipes.
- Amway stain remover.
Removing contaminants depending on the type of material
The use of solvents and stain removers must take into account the material from which the product is made. This is necessary because using the wrong product can only make things worse - damaging the fabric.
Silk, wool
You can remove pen marks from fabrics made of natural wool or silk with purified gasoline .
A mixture of turpentine and liquid soap in equal proportions is also suitable. All of the products listed have a specific smell, so when final washing it is advisable to give preference to powders with a pleasant smell.
Silk allows only non-aggressive use, without excessive friction and the use of brushes. Lemon juice should also be applied carefully.
It is not advisable to expose woolen items to high temperatures and excessive wetness, as the product may become matted and lose its appearance.
Microfiber, mixed fabrics with synthetics, viscose
Such fabrics should not be cleaned using soda and acetone. To wash them, you should not use bleaches or aggressive preparations, as this can lead to damage to the item, even dissolving the fibers.
The most harmless way to wash viscose, mixed materials and synthetic products is to use for pre-treatment:
- laundry soap,
- mustard powder,
- serum,
- lemon juice.
Cotton, linen
Natural fabrics (linen and cotton) are the easiest to tidy up. For natural fabrics, it is acceptable to apply products based on acetone and soda.
Such materials allow the use of various techniques, as well as the use of stain removers. And if the fabric is white, then use bleach.
Suede
The most convenient way to remove ink stains from suede is mechanically , without using solvents. The best option is to try to carefully “erase” the mark with fine-grained sandpaper.
Or perhaps this method: stick tape to the stained area, and then rip it off with a sharp movement. This will leave the ink on the sticky side. You can also try to wipe off the pen mark with a school eraser.
After this, you need to walk over the surface with a special brush for suede and treat it with a special spray.
Leather
From leather items (jackets, car seat upholstery, sofas, etc.), treating ink from a pen with a sponge or rag soaked in milk will help . But this method is only suitable for fresh marks.
It is better to deal with old ones with salt and lemon juice, or perhaps wipe them with a sponge dipped in turpentine. You can also try to erase the pen mark with a school eraser.
In addition to traditional methods, a special preparation will help eliminate defects on the skin - Remedy for stains of ballpoint pens and ink on leather things - Avel.
It contains:
- solvents,
- propane/butane,
- emulsifiers.
The price of Avel Stylo Bille is from 800 rubles per 30 ml bottle.
This publication will tell you how to wipe a handle from leatherette and eco-leather, and this publication from leather.
Jeans
Even though jeans are made of cotton, stains are not that easy to remove. For processing, you can use one of the following:
- White Spirit.
- Alcohol.
- Table vinegar.
The use of any solvents must be very careful, as there is a risk of denim discoloration at the site of exposure.
Read more about removing ink marks from denim here.
Additional Solutions
There are cases when a stain cannot be cleaned or was removed incorrectly, which led to it spreading more, even in such cases you should not despair, because there are several ways to bring a thing back to life, giving it a new interesting look.
Decor
Depending on the size of the stain, you can cover the damaged area with one of the decorative elements. Any craft store has a wide selection of appliques of any color, fabric and size. Most often, such a pattern is applied using an iron and can not only hide a flaw, but also make your favorite jacket more stylish and modern.
Patch pockets
This method is not suitable for every case, it all depends on the location of the contamination. If it is suitable, then you can cover the stain using a patch pocket; you can sew it on yourself, with the appropriate skills, or contact a studio; the cost of this service is not high, and such a solution will definitely refresh the appearance of the item.
How to wash it off a shirt?
When choosing a method to remove stains from a shirt, you need to consider the type of fabric and color.
For white cotton items, almost any method will work. With colored clothes, you need to first test the fastness of the dyes in an inconspicuous area.
Recipes suitable for shirts based on:
- hydrogen peroxide;
- alcohol;
- ammonia;
- soda, etc.
To ensure that not a trace remains of the stain, the shirt after treatment must be thoroughly washed at the maximum permissible temperature, adding a powder enhancer.
Silk, wool and synthetic fabrics
The task is complicated by the fact that it is strictly forbidden to use chemicals even with a low degree of aggressiveness on such clothing. Fermented milk products, namely kefir, whey or sour milk, are ideal. The cleaning technology is quite simple. By penetrating the fibrous structure, they simply slow down the negative impact of the ink paste.
Lightly heat one of the products, wipe the stain with it and leave for 3-4 hours. Next, wash the fabric following the recommendations from the clothing manufacturer. Mustard powder, turpentine and soda also give good results.
How to wipe off white and colored things - quickly and without leaving marks?
When removing a stain, it is necessary to take into account not only the type of material, but also its color. The following recipes are suitable for white items:
- Wipe off stains with pharmaceutical alcohol or hand sanitizer purchased at a pharmacy.
- Shaving cream. Before applying to a soiled item, it should be whipped into foam and distributed over the material.
- Mix alcohol and vinegar in equal proportions. Apply the composition with a sponge.
- Prepare a solution of 3 tbsp. l. water and 5 drops of ammonia.
- A solution of 1 liter of water heated to warm temperature, 1 tbsp. l. white vinegar and ½ tsp. dishwashing gel.
- Using peroxide in its pure form and then washing it.
To tidy up colored fabrics, the following recipes can be used:
- using undiluted glycerin, wipe the stain, then wash in soapy water;
- if the stain is fresh, pour salt on it, after a quarter of an hour, pour lemon juice, after another 10-15 minutes, wash;
- hairspray treatment.
You can learn how to wash a pen from white clothes here, and how to wash a white shirt here.
Leather
How can you wash leather products if they get dirty with a ballpoint pen? You can use homemade recipes that will not harm natural leather.
Turpentine + salt . First, the product is laid out on a flat surface, and then all the designs are sprinkled with plenty of salt. So the thing should lie for two days. After this, the salt is removed with a brush, and the mark of the handle is erased with turpentine. The stain is wiped well with a cotton pad, after which the skin is wiped with a napkin.
Scotch . You can also remove traces of paste with tape. The adhesive tape is glued to the skin, pressed well, and after a couple of minutes it is peeled off. After this, the area is cleaned with a school eraser. But this way you can only remove fresh drawings.
Fat cream . An excellent solution to the problem if natural leather is stained with paste is a rich cream, for example, children's cream. Applying the cream is very simple: the composition is applied directly to the paste marks and left for about 10 minutes. Then remove the cream with a cotton pad and wipe the skin clean. Upon completion of the procedure, the skin is washed with warm water and soap.
Ammonia + glycerin . If the natural leather is light in color, then you can remove the paste from it using ammonia and pharmaceutical glycerin.
The ingredients are first mixed in equal parts, and then the mixture is applied directly to the drawings. If the marks are fresh enough, this mixture will remove them immediately. After 10 minutes, remove the product with a cotton pad. If the result is bad, then you should repeat all the manipulations again.
Hair fixation spray . Almost every woman has hairspray. With its help you can easily remove paste from natural leather. To do this, spray the stained area with varnish and immediately wipe it with a clean cloth. All drawings should come off the first time.
What not to do?
When starting to remove the paste, you need to remember a number of prohibitions, neglect of which can harm the material:
There is no need to rush to wash out the mark, since the ink does not dissolve with ordinary water. In addition, there is a risk that the stain will spread and become even larger.- You cannot rub fresh dirt with a dry or wet cloth for the same reason.
- There is no need to try to scrape off the stain with a sharp object - the ink is quickly absorbed into the fibers, so chemical rather than mechanical action is most effective.
Rules for cleaning clothes
- Spread the product on a flat surface.
- Place toilet paper and a weight on the fresh stain to absorb as much moisture as possible.
- Place a paper napkin under the ink spot. The napkin will absorb excess liquid.
- Soak a cotton swab in vinegar.
- Wipe from the sides to the center.
- If washing is necessary after hatching, then wash only in cool water.
Recommendations
When working on removing ink stains, useful advice from experts will help:
- When removing stains, be sure to place cotton wool or dense material on the back side of the material so as not to stain other areas of the clothing.
- Solvents should only be used where there is good ventilation. This is especially important when using products with a strong odor, such as ammonia.
- To protect your hands from contact with solvents, it is advisable to use rubber gloves.
- If you have any doubts that you won’t be able to handle the pen marks yourself, it’s better to take the item to the dry cleaner.
- Washing the stain with laundry soap is the most gentle action on the fabric. But such cleaning will not help deal with old stains.
If children's clothing has been damaged by a pen and the mark cannot be completely removed, appliqué will help disguise the defect.
You will find many useful tips and recommendations on removing pen ink from various surfaces and objects here.
