Help! How can I get red Sharpie marker ink out of my blue jeans??

Answer 1

Blot with Rubbing Alcohol place a white cloth underneath the fabric of the jeans and blot the rubbing alcohol onto the ink stain and keep blotting from underneath with the cloth until it has been removed or lightened, then put your jeans in the washing machine and put through a cycle without detergent just put a cup of white vinegar in the water and wash. Good Luck !

Answer 2

Here is what the Sharpie site says.


How do I remove a permanent marker stain?

The successful stain removal of ink stains differs from case to case because of the many types of fabrics, colors, inks and time elapsed before stain removal. We cannot guarantee stain removal since many variables can be involved. Testing first is always recommended as well as following both the stain remover and clothing manufacturer's instructions. Following these steps should result in partial or complete removal.

General Rules:

1) Treat stains as soon as possible. Fresh stains can be removed more easily than old ones.

2) Check manufacturer's labels as to fabric content and any special instructions

3) Always test stain removal solution first on a hidden part of the article or on swatch of fabric taken from seam allowance to insure no color loss or damage will occur.

4) Where possible, lay stained article face down on paper towels or clean white cloth and apply stain removal solution to underside of stain so that stain can be removed from the surface instead of pushing it through the fabric. Replace towels or cloth as they absorb stain to prevent stain transfer.

5) If enlisting the aid of a professional laundry or dry cleaner, be sure to indicate what the stain is and the type of fabric.

6) Do not iron stained garments or put in dryer as this may set stain.

* Also try AMODEX STAIN REMOVER for permanent ink: Amodex Products, P.O. Box 3332, Bridgeport, CT 06605, Phone:[phone] or go to http://www.amodexink.com


http://www.sharpie.com/sanford/consumer/sharpie/home/faqs.jhtml?faqcode=1450

Instead of the expensive product listed, you might try rubbing alcohol. I have had success with removing stains using this method and alcohol. Or if you want to play it safe order the product.


Good Luck

Answer 3

Get LOC (Liquid Organic Cleaner) from Amway. It is a concentrate that needs to be diluted 1: 168 times with water, and it is VERY effective!
Use just a few drops on the red spots.
You will never forget it, after seeing its efficacy!

Answer 4

I've never tried it, but I've heard WD-40 will take any stain out, but you might want to try it on a small unseen section first to make sure it doesn't take the color out of your jeans.

Answer 5

Try hair spray and blotting gently.

Answer 6

hair spray

spray & blot

and rinse with cold when there is too much hair spray on them, not hot

Answer 7

try goup