If you don’t have a product particularly dedicated to stain removal, we recommend you use rubbing alcohol. This is a common household item that can act as an emergency stain removal. This is because the high alcohol content of rubbing alcohol can help dissolve the ink, and it can be easily washed out the clothes during the following stain removal steps.

What’s Next?

The next thing you should do is prepare the garment for proper washing in a washing machine. Make sure to read the washing instructions and pay attention to the temperature at which the garment should be washed. Adjust the recommended washing cycle settings and it is time for the garment to be washed. It is recommended to also use oxygen bleach to give your garment the best chance of getting fully and thoroughly cleaned.

Once the washing cycle is done, make sure to check whether the stain has been removed. If the stain removal was successful, then that’s it! Your favorite T-shirt or PJs are saved, luckily. And, of course, you can put your garment into the air dryer for a proper drying cycle.

But, if the stain is still there, it’s high time to consider your other options. First of all, do NOT put the garment in the air dryer if the stain is still there. The drying will simply set the stain even more, which will make it almost impossible to remove it after.

At this point, you should seriously consider taking your garment to a professional dry cleaner. You’ve done everything right so far; you’ve reacter quickly and you’ve already started treating the stain, which would make it pretty easy for the dry cleaner to finish the stain removal process and get it out once and for all.

Can I Use Household Items For Stain Removal?

Yes! If going for a dry cleaner seems tedious or expensive, we do recommend you use some of the common household items to try to remove the ink completely. However, we do have to point out that there is a possibility the ink be persistent and stay in the clothes, depending on the material of the garment as well as the success of your previous ink stain removal attempts.