pan6467

Ok, so, long, story short, someone... not mentioning names (ok this dumbass) ..... left a pen in the laundry. It made it through the washer ok but in the dryer exploded and just went everywhere, pretty much damaging that load.

So, my problem is can I get the ink removed from these clothes. I know most ink these days is a water soluble and after many washes with a strong detergent can come out, however, these clothes were in the dryer when this pen exploded so therefor the ink may have set in (no may have about it...I fear).... any suggestions?

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Elphaba

Pan, if it was a water soluble ink you should be able to remove it with additional washing. If not, you might consider tie dying.

cyrnel

Pan, could be worse. Could have been the red socks my gf threw in my load of whites years ago.

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wvsailor

Ok, this just happened to me also. I tried goo gone, laundry pretreat spray, 409, all kinds of things. I searched google and have found the following:
For clothes: Aerosol Hairspray-the cheaper the better. Most inks are oil based, so this should work. Lay the clothing out, place an old towel or paper towel underneath to protect that surface that you lay it on. Saturate and then blot. Wash with Oxy Clean. If the stains come out, cool. If not, try dry-erase board cleaner. Of course test all of this on an inconspicious area first

For the dryer: Check your owners manual first, try their methods. If not try one of those Mr. Clean Magic Erasers & a little elbow grease. My reading says that this is probably the best method. I'm in the process of doing all this now. I'll post a reply when I'm done to let ya'll know if it has worked or not.

Lady Sage

Elph! I cant wear tie die to work!

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Elphaba

I expected dumbass to wear it.

Lady Sage

I suppose thats one way to get in my pants

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stateside

use rubbing alcohol with a white paper towel beneath and above, blot as necessary, don't dry until it is gone or it will be permanent.