Help needed re ink stains on clothing

dancinghomer

Hi folks,
Can anyone tell me how to remove ink on a shirt?
I didn't notice it until it had gone through the washing machine and I was about to iron it!
It's biro ink if that makes a difference.

Thanks in advance

Homer

noonesperfect

If the shirt is a natural fabric I would try dabbing it with methylated spirits (the purple one).
It worked for me when I accidentally marked a sofa with black biro!

Addiscomber

Not very OS or money saving, but I think something like Stain Devils may be your only option now. I always found Biro ink just stayed put on school shirts and I ignored it!

Red_Cat

I agree , Biro ink is nigh on impossible to get out if it's a leak. The odd line or so normally comes out in the wash or can be removed by gently scrubbing with a nail brush and some soap or a paste of washing powder and water.

I've used satin Devils on removing splashed "Permanent" fountain pen ink and that worked a treat.

swampduck

Hairspray is good too!! Believe it or not!! Spray and Blot, Spray and blot, until the ink is gone then wash as normal!!

Swampy

newlywed

Hairspray or milk - honest!!!

Soak it in some milk then wash - worked on our cushion covers

morwenna

Soak in milk, then a wash in normal Bio washing powder.

dancinghomer

Thanks to everyone who's posted replies. I'll try this weekend.
Heaven knows how it got on my shirt-it's on the back (yoke?)-I suspect some "funny" person did it for a laugh!


Homer

kimmoss88

Is this possible? I've just realised that a very nice top in my wardrobe has an ink stain down the front of it. I remember what my mum used to do when I got ink on my school shirts which was soak it in milk. Does this acually work, especially as the ink's been there for a while? I don't want an ink stained top that smells of milk as well!

Any advice would be great. Many thanks

newlywed

It works on biro - you soak it and wash it. Not sure if it works on other inks though