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Tips To Remove Ink Stains From Clothes

Your clothes tend to get stained due to various reasons throughout the day. We get in contact with so many things and some of them leave behind stubborn stains which are difficult to deal with. One such stubborn stain is that of ink.

Ink stains are extremely difficult to remove. A leaking pen in the pocket, accidental spilling of ink or a prank by kids, there are so many reasons why your clothes get stained by ink. In spite of washing it for a number of times, the stains just don't go. So, what do you do in such a situation?

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We suggest you use these home remedies to remove ink stains from clothes. The home remedies we are suggesting are handy and easy to apply. The best part is that the ink stains from clothes will easily come off without damaging your best clothes. So, check out these tips to remove ink stains from clothes and give them a try.

Toothpaste

Toothpaste

Apply a non-gel toothpaste on the stain. Allow it to dry and then wash it off with your normal detergent.

Nail Polish Remover

Nail Polish Remover

It is an effective remedy to remove ink stains from your clothes. Dip a cotton ball in nail polish remover and dab it on the areas where the ink has spilled. Once the ink stains disappear, wash the cloth normally with detergent.

Salt

Salt

Sprinkle salt on the stain while it is still wet. Gently dab with a wet paper tissue and then brush off the salt. Repeat until the stain goes away completely.

Milk

Milk

Soak the garment in milk for overnight and then wash it on the next day with normal detergent.

Cornstarch

Cornstarch

Mix cornstarch with a little milk to make a paste. Apply this paste on the garment and leave it for a few minutes. Let it dry. Once it dries, brush off the residue and vacuum it up.

Sandpaper

Sandpaper

Rub the sandpaper gently on your ink stained garment. Then wash it normally.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Rub a little alcohol on the stains and leave it. Then soak it in detergent and wash normally.

Story first published: Monday, May 26, 2014, 18:55 [IST]
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