How Do You Remove Bic Ink From Clothes?
The Bic pen is a staple at any office, school or home. You could find one in a student’s backpack just as easily as you would an executive’s desk drawer. Understated in their design, inexpensive and plentiful, Bic pens are notoriously easy to lose — that is, until you have discovered that one has leaked in your pocket. If the idea of your clothes doubling as ink blot tests does not entirely appeal to you, learning how to remove the stains is an excellent investment of your time. Prevent fresh Bic ink stains from spreading by applying a solution of half ammonia/half hydrogen peroxide around the stain. Use plain hydrogen peroxide if your clothes are made from natural fibers. Pre-treat large ink stains with a small amount of rubbing alcohol or hairspray. Blot the stains with a clean cloth until they have disappeared, adding more alcohol or hairspray as necessary. Pre-treat light ink stains with a stain remover or laundry detergent, allowing it to set for several minutes. Launder your clo
