How Do You Remove Blue Ink From Cloth?
Ink stains of any type and color can be extremely difficult to remove from cloth, be it your favorite T-shirt or the tablecloth you bring out for special occasions. If the ink-stained item is made of fabric that cannot be washed, it’s best to seek the services of a professional dry cleaner. As noted by Martha Stewart, many stains can be removed from fabric as long as you act quickly and use the right supplies and techniques. But Stewart also notes in the case of permanent ink stains of all colors, “the operative word is ‘permanent.’ ” Place the cloth, stain-side down, on a pile of white paper towels or old light-colored towels or rags. Carefully blot the area around the ink with rubbing alcohol with a small sponge. Alternately, Stewart suggests creating a “dam” around the stain with petroleum jelly or mineral oil to prevent ink from spreading onto other parts of the fabric as you treat the stain. Continue to sponge-blot the back of the blue ink stain with rubbing alcohol (never rub the
