How to Remove Ink Stains from Polyester

Try to deal with the ink stain on your polyester garment immediately as it happens. You will have a harder task removing the stain once it sets in. Remove the excess ink by blotting the stained area with a dry cloth or a paper towel. Put a little pressure on it to remove the excess ink. Blot only and don't rub or scrub since rubbing could spread the stain. Make sure to change the cloth when needed. Try to remove as much ink as you can working from the outside towards the center. This will prevent the stain from spreading.

Below are different ink stain removal methods that you can use to remove the ink stain on your polyester garment. First, test the stain lifter you are going to use on a hidden part of the garment to ensure that it won't damage the fabric.

Ink stains often come out with rubbing alcohol. Use 90% isopropyl alcohol but you can use 70% if that's the only one you have.

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   Lay your polyester garment on a flat surface.
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   Place a white cloth under the stained area to prevent the other parts of the garment from getting stained too.
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   Apply rubbing alcohol on a clean white cloth. Do not pour alcohol directly on the stain.
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   Dab the ink stain with the cloth carefully. Do not rub or wipe. Rubbing will cause the stain to spread. Repeat the process until the cloth is not absorbing any more of the ink. Make sure to change the cloth when it is saturated with ink.
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   Rinse the garment with cold water.
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   Launder your polyester garment as you normally do. Let it air dry.
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Vinegar works wonder on ink stains. Its acetic properties make it remove stains effectively. Plus, it's safe to use, gentle on hands and environmentally friendly.

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   Lay your polyester garment on a flat surface.
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   Place a white cloth under the stained area to prevent the other parts of the garment from getting stained, too.
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   Combine 1 tablespoon of dish-washing soap, 2 teaspoons of white vinegar and a cup of water in a small bowl to make a solution.
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   Soak a clean, white cloth with the solution and apply it to the stained area. Let it sit for about 20 minutes.
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   Rub the polyester fabric together with your fingers to help the solution lift the ink stain.
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   Rinse the garment under cold running water.
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   Launder your polyester garment as you normally do. Let it air dry.
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Baking soda's chemical properties make it a great help in removing ink stains. It is also natural, safe to use and inexpensive.

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   Lay your polyester garment on a flat surface.
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   Place a white cloth under the stained area to prevent the other parts of the garment from getting stained too.
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   Mix 1 part baking soda and two parts cold water in a small bowl to make a solution.
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   Rub the solution onto the stained area
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   Rinse the garment with cold water.
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   Apply some laundry pre-treatment stain removal product on the affected area.
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   Launder your polyester garment as you normally do. Let it air dry.
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