My son left a pen in his pocket and it exploded in the dryer. Now not only does his clothes have ink ALL over them so does my dryer. I am worried that if I dry more clothes it will just get all over those to. If you have any suggestions that would be great cause I really don't want to buy a new dryer!
2006-09-21 14:50:10 · 13 answers · asked by dolph 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I had this happen and researched numerous sources. Consistently, there is no ready answer. I tried the alcohol, it helped smidges.
I dried several old towels numerous times, until no more ink got on the towels. It's been six months, there is no sign of the ink at all now.
No biggie--just a day in the life!
2006-09-21 14:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by Love2Sew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put Rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball, remove the stains from the dryer. Yes, it will get all over other clothes if you don't remove it first.
I don't know why people are so big on hair spray as a household cleaner. Yes, it containg alcohol that's why it works sometimes. But it will coat your dryer with layer of hairspray... Just use alcohol...
Acetone will remove the ink - BUT - it will also dissolve other paint and it will damage many plastic surfaces.
2006-09-21 21:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
been there. WD40. for the dryer spray it on a cloth and wipe down the inside of the dryer. For his clothes , spray the wd40 on the spot rub gently, let set for 10-15 minutes, then put dish soap on the spot's . Wash in warm or hot water. This also work's for crayon and gum. I have 5 kid's lol. if didn't come out 1st time do the same thing over. depends on how set in it is. oh yea after wiping down inside of the dryer with wd40, run a old rag that is wet in it to remove grease. If you need more info contact me. Happy washing
2006-09-21 21:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by Jennie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i have heard that hair spray is great for ink but I'm not sure that its would be good in a dryer... maybe if you used hair spray to get the in off then cleaned off any hairspray with soap and water... I use Mr clean magic eraser.... i have 4 kids under 4 and i think its a life saver although i haven't used it in the dryer. good luck
2006-09-21 21:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by ally32_74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want something that should get ink out and not harm the dryer, go to www.shopEZ.unfranchise.com and order a bottle of the SNAP Heavy Duty Concentrate from the 'Home Care store' (costs $9.50) and can be used for carpet cleaner (I use it at home and my apartments) and laundry pre-wash. I've seen it even take permanent marker out of clothes! (and ink!).
2006-09-21 21:55:48 · answer #5 · answered by taffy2513 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not let it dry! It will be a really bad hassle. Take your clothes to the cleaners. spray with Clorox and elbow grease. Next time check your pockets.
2006-09-21 21:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by Gabby w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wipe out the drum with mineral spirits or acetone. Avoid the rubber seals and let dry well before using.
2006-09-24 14:01:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use hairspray to clean off the inside of the dryer, just do not run it intil the hairspray has dried and make sure to wipe the hairspary off with a wet towel. try rewashing the load of laundry with a couple handfulls of goop handcleaner or m-30.
2006-09-21 21:52:46 · answer #8 · answered by bad kitty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best thing to do if a pen explodes in the dryer while in your pants pocket is to immediately run another load right afterwards, and "accidentally" leave some whiteout in your pocket.
2006-09-21 21:52:13 · answer #9 · answered by frankgrimes.rm 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Try using non acetone nail polish remover and a magic eraser. Works every time.
2006-09-21 21:54:38 · answer #10 · answered by Indianna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋