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Help!! Waterproof ink stain
bizzylizzy
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Help!! My OH has red ink stains from a waterproof ink filled uni-ball pen :eek::eek::eek:
It's on his best beige jacket :eek: which is made from 100% cotton.
So far I have tried Vanish spray, then washed it, (no joy) and now I've sprayed it with hair spray (from a tip I found online). It hasn't shifted at all.
The jacket is still damp from the wash.
Any ideas??
It's on his best beige jacket :eek: which is made from 100% cotton.
So far I have tried Vanish spray, then washed it, (no joy) and now I've sprayed it with hair spray (from a tip I found online). It hasn't shifted at all.
The jacket is still damp from the wash.
Any ideas??
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I have a book on the uses of vinegar. For ink it suggests
Wet with some white distilled vinegar and then rub in a paste of 2parts vinegar to 3 parts cornflower. Leave to dry then wash as normal
For any really bad stains eg cola hair dye ketchup on washable cotton it suggests adding up to a pint of vinegar to the wash cycle
However I have to say I have not tried this so I cant say whether it works or whether its safe to try on this particular garment, so its up to you.0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
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I read a tip online that hand sanitiser would remove ink stains. Not tried it yet so can`t comment on how well it works.0
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I have tried the hand sanitiser but it doesn't shift, I think the problem is that it is waterproof ink. I'll try the vinegar and cornflour now.
Thanks for the ideas.0 -
If that doesnt work you may find further help on this thread I have managed to find
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/56143
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House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗
Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).
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Thanks for that, I have read through it and may have to buy a Stain Devil if the vinegar doesn't work. It's in the machine at the moment......0
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