Don’t use rubbing alcohol on acetate, silk, wool or rayon. Rubbing alcohol is effective at getting out any kind of ink stain, whether it be from a marker or a ballpoint pen, so it’s a good cleaner to use if hairspray wasn’t powerful enough to get out the stain.
After dabbing, let the garment sit for about 5 minutes. Then use your finger to apply more glycerin to the stain. Then flush the garment with water to remove the glycerin and soap. Glycerin is a good agent for old stains because it saturates the stain and helps to lift it, which lets the detergent clean it away. It should work on all fabrics.
Baking soda is safe to use on all materials.
Don’t use hot water, as hot water can set the stain. White vinegar is safe to use on all materials.
Tide To Go stain remover pens are effective at getting out ink. [6] X Expert Source NW MaidsHouse Cleaning Service Expert Interview. 28 August 2019. Make sure that you read the label and aren’t using a cleaner that could damage the material of your garment.
Use a white cloth to ensure that the color of the cloth doesn’t lift and further stain the garment you’re working on.
If you haven’t already, lay out your garment and place a clean cloth underneath the stained portion to prepare it for cleaning.
If the hairspray smears or alters the color of the garment, do not use it on the stain. Hairspray works best on polyester-based fabrics. Do not use hairspray to remove a stain from leather, as alcohol-based products can damage the material.
If the stain is completely gone, launder the garment as usual.
