How do u get ballpoint stains off cotton shirts?

Question

How do u get ballpoint stains off cotton shirts?

Answer 1

Try hair spray. Spay it and let it set  10 minutes or so then wash. If that doesn't work don't dry it or it will set in the stain. Next try a Biz boil that should get it out for certain. In case you don't know what a Biz boil is... You boil water in a large pot, add 3/4 to a cup of Biz and add the shirt then boil for 45 minutes or so. Let the water cool and then launder the shirt. This works well on ink and many other stains as well. Good luck.

Answer 2

Have you tried Spray and Wash? It works better than Shout in my opinion and gets most things out. Let it soak into the stain a few minutes before throwing it into the washing machine.

Answer 3

I love Zout for removing really difficult stains. My husband says Formula 409 will take out ink, but I've never tried it.

Answer 4

Goo Be Gone...or something like it...is available your local store, and will remove ink stains, glues, and a variety of "permanent" stains.  Good products to keep in your tool box!  You might try nail polish remover and a soft toothbrush, followed by BLOTTING, NOT RUBBING the spot.  I put a rag under the stain and pour the cleaner, then blot with cotton balls.

Answer 5

use hairspray,put a paper towl under the stain and spray then let set a few minutes plot out the ink,this may take a few time to get it all out.