How can I remove permanent marker from a shirt pocket?
— Teresa Burch, Texas Teresa, the word “permanent” is, well, problematic! Getting these stains out can be a difficult task. Always try cleaning methods on a hidden area first to be sure it doesn’t damage the fabric. Put a couple of thicknesses of white paper towels in the shirt pocket and under the shirt. Then, using a clear, nonfragrance, acetone-free nail-polish remover, gently dab the stain. As color is absorbed into the towels, replace them. Don’t rub or overuse the remover — it might spread the stain. Rub laundry detergent into the spot and launder. Let air-dry, and re-treat if needed. — Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE E-mail: Heloise@Heloise.com FAST FACTS Dear Heloise: Coffee filters are not just for making coffee: Filter wine if a cork breaks or crumbles. Use to polish shoes or boots. If weighing food, use a coffee filter to hold food on the scale. Keep a frozen ice-cream treat from making a drippy mess by po
— Teresa Burch, Texas Teresa, the word “permanent” is, well, problematic! Getting these stains out can be a difficult task. Always try cleaning methods on a hidden area first to be sure it doesn’t damage the fabric. Put a couple of thicknesses of white paper towels in the shirt pocket and under the shirt. Then, using a clear, nonfragrance, acetone-free nail-polish remover, gently dab the stain. As color is absorbed into the towels, replace them. Don’t rub or overuse the remover — it might spread the stain. Rub laundry detergent into the spot and launder. Let air-dry, and re-treat if needed. — Heloise Dear Heloise: Coffee filters are not just for making coffee Filter wine if a cork breaks or crumbles. Use to polish shoes or boots. If weighing food, use a coffee filter to hold food on the scale. Keep a frozen ice-cream treat from making a drippy mess by poking the stick through a filter. — Renda, via e-mail Dear Heloise: After washing and drying sweaters, bluejeans, hooded sweats, etc.,
— Teresa Burch, Texas Teresa, the word “permanent” is, well, problematic! Getting these stains out can be a difficult task. Always try cleaning methods on a hidden area first to be sure it doesn’t damage the fabric. Put a couple of thicknesses of white paper towels in the shirt pocket and under the shirt. Then, using a clear, nonfragrance, acetone-free nail-polish remover, gently dab the stain. As color is absorbed into the towels, replace them. Don’t rub or overuse the remover — it might spread the stain. Rub laundry detergent into the spot and launder. Let air-dry, and re-treat if needed. — Heloise Dear Heloise: Coffee filters are not just for making coffee Filter wine if a cork breaks or crumbles. Use to polish shoes or boots. If weighing food, use a coffee filter to hold food on the scale.
