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00:00 Removing Ink Stains Introduction
While we find writing with a fountain pen or simply writing by hand enjoyable, we wouldn't want any ink in our hands and clothes! But the worst can happen sometimes, and we're here to help.
01:00 Removing Ink from your Hands
Whether you've only stained your hands or you've gotten ink on both your clothes and your hands, you'll need to get the ink off of your hands first before you do anything else. If the ink is still wet, first wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and may require the use of more serious solutions like isopropyl alcohol or acetone.
And after washing and cleaning, if stubborn stains still remain on your hands, don't worry. After two to three days, as you naturally shed your skin cells, the rest of these stains will disappear.
02:00 Pre-treat, If Possible
Wet ink is easier to remove than dry ink, so try to remove as much of the wet ink as you can right after a stain is made. Using a clean, dry cloth or a paper towel, blotch the stain, but don't rub it as this could press it further into the fibers.
02:40 Determine Washing Instructions
Determine how the fabric in question is usually washed. In other words, if they're available on a tag, follow the garment care instructions. Unique fabrics like silks and leathers will require specialty cleaners for any type of stain.
05:24 Phase I: Water-Soluble Stains
You will need a towel, a clean cloth, water, a spray bottle, eyedropper or cotton balls, liquid laundry detergent, hand soap, or stain remover, and, optionally, a soft brush like a toothbrush for instance.
06:40 Phase II: Non-Water-Soluble Stains
You will need a towel, a clean, dry cloth, an eyedropper or cotton ball, a jar, isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and a bleach alternative. To dissolve ink stains, we need to use a solvent, and the best of these is isopropyl or rubbing alcohol. In a pinch, though, you could also use hairspray, hand sanitizer, or even vodka.
08:20 Dedicated Ink Stain Removing Products
If the methods we've outlined here don't work, you can always turn to the pros - as in professional stain removal products.
And if those methods don't work, you can always turn to the pros - as in professional dry cleaners.
09:01 Conclusion
Ink stains can take a lot of the fun out of writing, especially if you're writing with a fountain pen. But we hope that today's guide has provided you with useful information on how to remove stains if and when they do occur.
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