how do I get ink out of cotton shirt?

bargainaddict

My wonderfull hubby was filling up the printer cartridge and spilt some of the ink on his NEW blue cotton shirt.

I have tried soaking it in oxyclean, used vinegar and some ink removing stuff he had, no joy, big black mark still there, not even in a place he could hide it by tucking shirt in. Is there anything else I could try or have I got some new cleaning cloths?

twink

the one i see most on google is hairspray, put some kitchen towel behind stain first or an old cloth

bargainaddict

just sprayed the offending stains. I am assuming I have to leave fora while and then wash as normal? Will let you know if it works

janb5

I have read somewhere that you can soak it in very hot sour milk. The question is whether the ink in the printer is permanent. It might be worth a call to the manufacturers toask them and whether they recommend any particular product?

Rikki

Just found * THIS * in The Mega Index.

Not a Jam receipe as I was looking for but maybe of use to you.

Sydney_2

Try treating the ink with bleach. Just cover the offending stain and watch it disappear. The put in the washing machine separately.

lewt

could you make the whole shirt the same as the printer ink? final straw of course;) :rolleyes:

shellybaby376

SODA CRYSTALS!!!

very cheap to buy, jst soak the shirt in hot water with soda crystals in the water overnight and then wash it the next day an put a few cup fulls in the washing machine. worked a treat with my bf's white t-shirt that was covered in blue dye, honestly, it was like tie-dye!! now shining white again!!

hope that helps

bargainaddict

lewt wrote:

could you make the whole shirt the same as the printer ink? final straw of course;) :rolleyes: [/quote

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bargainaddict

I've tried all of the above, now one last try of soaking it overnight in soda crystals. I almost don't care now anyway cos I'm so relieved about my son. He went to London today to a gig in Brixton and couldn't get the tube to victoria coach station cos of a problem with someone being arrested at a tube station, and was in danger of missing the last coach home. He had 2 girls with him as well. They couldn't get taxi and me and hubby have never prayed so hard for his safety and protection. he found a taxi, victoria held the coach and he will be home in about half hour. So dirty shirts really don't matter!!!!!

taplady

Kim and Aggie suggest washing up liquid on stains on clothes, but not sure if this includes ink but worth a try.Squirt some on the stain, give it a rub and shove it in the machine!;)
Good luck!