Stain Removal Techniques

Most ink stain removal tips use readily available, normal household cleaning items. There is no miracle product that will remove all stains. It’is important to remember that permanent inks and markers represent some of the most difficult stains to remove.

While your grandmother likely fell back on home remedies for lack of reliable commercial products, we now have shelves and shelves of choices. Successful stain removal depends on the fiber content of the garment, whether it is washable or dry cleanable only, the type of stain it is, and how long it has been there. For fabrics made from a fiber blend, use stain removal method appropriate for most sensitive fiber.

If stain or paint can has stain removal instructions, it is best follow them. If the cleaning process requires the use of more than one stain removal agent, rinse each out before applying the next.

Why be fooled by products that say they eliminate odors, when all they really do is eliminate your ability to smell them. Quick and cautious ink stain removal keeps clothes in wearable condition for a longer time and thus helps reduce clothing costs.