Cleaning > Clothing StainsMarch 22, 2011

Ink on Cotton Fabric

How can I reactivate an ink stain, on a cotton shirt? I've seen lots of ideas for removing the stain, some say not to wet it, water will set the stain. Others say wet the stain with cold water to reactive it.

I'm confused. It's 3 days old and so far I've tried baby wipes, baking soda, and lemon juice, but today I found out my husband had washed it (in cold water only).

Do I need to reactivate it, is it possible and how can I do it?

Thanks :)

By Rachael from Melbourne, Australia

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By
03/23/2011

I have done this on my ex husbands shirt even after washing and drying and it worked. Hairspray the ink and have a blotting cloth under it, then wash as normal and double check it before drying. Sometimes (depending on the ink) you have to do it twice but it has always worked for me. Good luck.

By
03/23/2011

Like Quinnba, I would suggest milk. Just soak the inky area in the milk for a couple of hours and wash as normal( cold water, hot might set the stain) hopefully that should work...good luck

By
03/23/2011

Try Milk, I know it works on a fresh ink stain as I have used it.
Good Luck.

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