How to Get Pen Stains out of Clothing

Beginner 15 min 24 steps 2679 views Rating: 4.3/5 Published: 2026-01-15

Buy a stain remover meant for ink stains.. Blot the ink stain using a damp cloth before you apply the stain remover.. Apply the stain remover to the pen stain.

Start Playback
W
Author

Steps

1

Buy a stain remover meant for ink stains.

Step 1

Buy a stain remover meant for ink stains.

2

Blot the ink stain using a damp cloth before you apply the stain remover.

Step 2

Blot the ink stain using a damp cloth before you apply the stain remover.

3

Apply the stain remover to the pen stain.

Step 3

Apply the stain remover to the pen stain.

4

Let the stain remover set into the stain.

Step 4

Let the stain remover set into the stain.

5

Blot the stain using a cloth.

Step 5

Blot the stain using a cloth.

6

Put the stained garment in the washing machine by itself.

Step 6

Put the stained garment in the washing machine by itself.

7

Check to see if the pen stain came out in the wash.

Step 7

Check to see if the pen stain came out in the wash.

8

Make sure the garment is stain-free before you dry it.

Step 8

Make sure the garment is stain-free before you dry it.

9

Use isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol.

Step 9

Use isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol.

10

Apply the rubbing alcohol to the stain using a cloth or cotton ball.

Step 10

Apply the rubbing alcohol to the stain using a cloth or cotton ball.

11

Use a damp cloth to blot the ink stain repeatedly.

Step 11

Use a damp cloth to blot the ink stain repeatedly.

12

Rinse the garment under cold water.

Step 12

Rinse the garment under cold water.

13

Wash the garment in hot water.

Step 13

Wash the garment in hot water.

14

Repeat the process if the stain is still there.

Step 14

Repeat the process if the stain is still there.

15

Get a bottle of pure, liquid glycerin.

Step 15

Get a bottle of pure, liquid glycerin.

16

Apply the glycerin to the ink stain using a cotton swab.

Step 16

Apply the glycerin to the ink stain using a cotton swab.

17

Add a few drops of laundry detergent to a bowl of water.

Step 17

Add a few drops of laundry detergent to a bowl of water.

18

Apply the detergent mixture to the stain using a cotton swab.

Step 18

Apply the detergent mixture to the stain using a cotton swab.

19

Machine wash the stained garment with cold water.

Step 19

Machine wash the stained garment with cold water.

20

Use hairspray that contains alcohol.

Step 20

Use hairspray that contains alcohol.

21

Dampen the ink stain with a wet cloth or sponge.

Step 21

Dampen the ink stain with a wet cloth or sponge.

22

Spray the ink stain with the hairspray.

Step 22

Spray the ink stain with the hairspray.

23

Scrub the hairspray into the ink stain using a scrub brush.

Step 23

Scrub the hairspray into the ink stain using a scrub brush.

24

Wash the stained garment on its regular setting.

Step 24

Wash the stained garment on its regular setting.

View as Slideshow

Rate This Guide

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.3/5
3

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!