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How do you get black gel pen out of white clothes?

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Date: 12/21/2004 Topics: Cleaning > Clothing Stains | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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I was washing my cloths and forgot I left a black gel pen in the pocket. So when I got them out of the dryer the cloths had all these black spots. So then I tried bleach, didn't work. Then I used Oxyclean in hot water over night didn't work. I used 6 scoops. I was wondering if anyone has a solution to my problem.

Thanx and Happy Holidays,

Donnerschlag
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Post By the answer (Guest Post) (04/14/2008)
This may sound crazy but it worked for me 100% removal of the ink when caught in time, and I mean 100%:CARBURETOR CLEANER in the automotive section. This stuff is amazing. Be careful though you will spray the area, and it will spread instantly, so get the area isolated where it wont spread to anywhere else on the clothing, and spray the are with CARBURETOR CLEANER (I recommend a couple of cans).

WARNING this stuff is potent and will burn your skin if you come in contact with it too much on your skin and the smell is strong as well, but it will not damage the clothing or fade any other colors on the clothing. Simply put it is perfect if used right.

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Post By (Guest Post) (03/08/2008)
The stain remover that's included in the Dryell package (the home drycleaning in a bag product) removed the black gel pen ink from Tul pens for me. I've had really good luck with Dryell and drycleaning delicate items. The stain remover also worked on my white poplin lab coat, which I wash in cool water, laundry detergent and Oxyclean after the stain removal.

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Post By Corinne (Guest Post) (03/04/2008)
I tried hairspray over and over and it only made it lighter.

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Post By Lynne (Guest Post) (07/01/2007)
i got black pen on my white pants, and i put hairspray on it, then put them in the wash, and it only made it worse.

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Post By Todd Usnik (Guest Post) (09/30/2006)
Hair spray does not work on gel pen ink. Any other solutions?

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Post By Tiff (Guest Post) (03/28/2006)
I just bought a new Coach purse and now today, two days later, I set it on my oil pastels and got a few yellow and brown marks on it. It's mostly white and has light colored C's all over it. I'm scared to try any type of chemical on it, especially colored ones. Any ideas? Thank you!

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Post By Angela (Guest Post) (02/16/2006)
I can't believe the hairspray worked...thank you...I just avoided an entire day at work with an ink stain on the front of my sweater.

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Post By upset (Guest Post) (10/17/2005)
I accidentally left a black ball point pen in the washer and dryer. Everything that went through the washer and dryer has pen marks all over it. PLEASE HELP!

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Post By betty (Guest Post) (10/12/2005)
if you dont have anything try rubbing alcohol... it worked for my blue gel pen... so u should try it

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Post by Donnerschlag (2) | (12/23/2004)
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thanx

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Post by ThriftyFun (3773) | (12/23/2004)
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Donnerschlag,
Usually the cheapest kind of hairspray is the best. I think that the magic ingredient is alcohol.
Susan from ThriftyFun

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Post By Anita (Guest Post) (12/23/2004)
When my daughter got blue pen marks on her white sweater, I used nail polish remover. Put a cloth under the spot and dab on the polish remover with a paper towel. It worked for me. (Not sure if it works the same on gel pens, but it's worth a try.)

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Post by Donnerschlag (2) | (12/23/2004)
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any type of hairspray or is there a kind that has something that i need to look for? Like a chemical to see if it has it.

Thanx for the help

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Post by The Puncheon (1) | (12/22/2004)
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I know it sounds weird, but try hairspray

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