Ink on Clothes
Does anyone have any experience getting rubber-based ink out of clothes, specifically my favorite necktie? The tag says it is 50% wool 50% dacron polyester.
A sudden rain storm at a festival this weekend forced me to relocate my Craftsmen in a hurry, and I thought my apron was high enough to protect me from my rollers.
The nearest dry cleaner is 40 miles away, and I am looking for any experiences before driving 80 miles round-trip, twice. It’s not valuable, but it is irreplaceable as a part of my printer costume.
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I’ve always used Goop hand cleaner. The original is also a great stain remover. So don’t get the pumice or orange one….just the original. Comes in 14 oz. tubs or small tubes. Try a store like Fleet Farm, Menards, Harbor Freight or of course, Amazon.
Says right on the label that it removes ink…and it does.
-Bob P.
Well it’s not science unless it’s documented, and it’s not a proper forum without reporting the results.
I purchased a 10.5 fl. oz. tube of Goop Original Multi-Purpose Hand Cleaner at my local hardware store for $4.99, and tried it out. The instructions for washable clothes said to apply liberally and let stand for 20 minutes, or overnight for severe stains. I considered this severe.
The next morning I hand-rinsed with warm water and some light scrubbing from a toothbrush in my laundry sink. After air-drying, there was only the smallest trace of ink remaining. I re-applied Goop for one more overnight, and repeated the sink wash. After air drying the second time, I could find no sign of ink.
This is not a paid endorsement. I am not an influencer. Your results may vary. Thank you Bob!
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