How do you remove ballpoint pen from a white coat?

The stains from the bic or ballpoint pen must be removed from your white coat before putting it in the washing machine. Find below some techniques or grandmother's tricks to get rid of it.

How to remove ink from the pen on already washed fabric?

To get rid of visible stains on already washed clothes, soak a cloth in 90� alcohol and gently rub the stains. This method will allow you to recover a large number of stained clothes.

How do I remove a ballpoint pen or ballpoint pen stain from clothing?

There are natural methods such as lemon, hot milk or white vinegar. Bleach diluted in water will be enough to get rid of your ballpoint pen marks on your tiles or brick. You can also choose products like bleach diluted with water to get rid of ballpoint pen marks.

Here are some tips for getting rid of ink stains on your clothes and those of your children.

Removing a pen stain from jeans

Denim is a thick, hard-wearing fabric. Ink stains from a ballpoint pen are difficult to remove from this fabric. For this:

• Use a mixture of rubbing alcohol solution and white vinegar;
• Rub over the stained area with a clean cloth;
• Put the jeans in a basin filled with water;
• Machine wash your garment;
• Rinse and dry.

Removing a pen stain from leather

To remove pen stains from leather, simply:

• Mix 1/4 water and � rubbing alcohol;
• Dab and rub the surface with a clean cloth;
• Clean with the usual detergent.

You can use lemon juice or white vinegar to remove it better. For best results, apply hairspray to the ink-stained part.

Removing an ink stain from cotton

Depending on the condition and color of your workwear, you can perform a specific cleaning. If the ink is still fresh, use a paper towel to remove it. Dab the stain with a cloth soaked in 90� alcohol and water.

If your cotton blouse is colored, apply alcohol at 90� for an effective result. If it is white in color, use lemon water to remove the stain.

Before putting on the chemistry coat in machine, repeat the operation if necessary to get rid of the remaining traces.

On light-colored pants

The most recurring stains are on clothing such as shirts or work pants.

• Apply lemon juice for a few minutes;
• Put toothpaste on the stained area for about 30 minutes;
• Remove the toothpaste;
• Pour hot milk;
• Machine wash your work trousers.

On white fabric

With fresh spots:

• Dab them with 90� alcohol or nail polish remover;
• Apply warm milk or lemon juice;
• Leave on for about � hour and rinse;
• Repeat the same gestures for the desired result.
• Use a spatula to remove stains;
• Dab the area with a cloth soaked in turpentine;
• Let it operate for a few minutes;
• Wash your white coat, rinse and dry .

With old stains:

• Use a spatula to remove stains;
• Dab the area with a cloth soaked in turpentine;
• Let it operate for a few minutes;
• Wash, rinse and let your white blouse dry.

On wood

For painted or unfinished wood:

• Sand the area with a square of sandpaper;
• Apply 90� alcohol for surface dirt;
• Use a lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide-ammonia solution for stubborn stains.
• Or apply salt and lemon or white vinegar;
• Put alcohol at 90� to remove the last dirt.

For waxed woods:

• Use salt and lemon by rubbing the stained area with a cloth;
• Or also apply oxalic acid using a stiff brush;
• Put 90� alcohol to remove the rest of the dirt.