How to Remove Ink from Fabric?

If you are reading this, then you are looking for a way to remove ink from fabric. Ink stains are among the most difficult stains to be removed especially if the cause of the stain is a permanent marker. Unfortunately, you will not be able to remove ink from fabric completely if the stain is made by a permanent marker. This guide will tell you the essential information you need to know in order to be able to remove ink from fabric and how to remove ink from fabric.   

• The type of the Ink:
Here are the different types of ink that may cause stains to your fabric.

1. Ballpoint pen ink:
This stain is challenging and comes out after a lot of persistence. Some people say that blotting this type of ink with methylated spirits removes it and other people say that they used hairspray and they managed to remove the stain completely.

2. Permanent texta ink:
Upholstery cleaning experts say that this is a very challenging stain. Some people say that harsh chemicals like nail polish and toothpastes can be effective against it. 

3. Fountain pen ink:
If your fabric got stained by this type of ink, just act quickly and dip a piece of cloth into cold water and blot the stain gently.

4. Non-permanent texta ink:
It is easily removed by cold water and if it is not removed, try using white spirits.

• How to remove ink from fabric and clothes?
After determination of the type of ink, you need to choose the most suitable way to remove the ink from the fabric.

1. If you have a pen stain on your fabric, blot it with a ball of cotton and methylated or white spirits. The usage of alcohol solutions is effective.
2. Make a mixture of half-cup of a detergent, few drops of ammonia, and about a cup of warm water.  Blot the stain with this solution.
3. Try the chlorine bleach. Mix 10 parts of water with one part of bleach to make this solution. It might not work if the stained piece of cloth is colored but in some cases it is effective.

• How to remove ink from non-washable fabric?
Some clothing is not washable; you can know that from the care label. You can take this non-washable item to the dry cleaning and you can also try blotting the stain with dry cleaning products and a piece of white, clean cloth. Blot the stain from the inside; that is how you will push the ink outwards so it will come out completely. You can buy the dry-cleaning products from supermarkets or hardware stores.