laundry question - ink removal?

[colleenfs]

Julia just got ahold of a ball point pen. What fun! What a mess! How do I get the ink off of her clothes??

Colleen
Mama to Julia 1-10-02

[egoldber]

Alcohol usually works to remove ink. Either regular rubbing alcohol or a hairspray with alcohol will work.

HTH,

[Karenn]

Along those lines, I've had good luck with hand sanitizer.

[justlearning]

Another vote here for hairspray--it's always worked like a charm for me! (Just keep spraying and rubbing until it's all gone.)

[AngelaS]

Another vote for hairspray! Stick a rag between the layers of the shirt so the ink doesn't soak thru. Then spray the spot w/hairspray and blot w/a damp rag. Keep spraying and blotting until most of it's gone and the rest should come out in the wash. :)

[APG]

Gonzo---a stain remover---they sell it at Home Depot and Bed Bath and Beyond

[colleenfs]

Thanks for all of your suggestions. I soaked the shirt in rubbing alcohol and then cold water, and the ink is gone. Thanks!!

Colleen
Mama to Julia 1-10-02