Stains
How to remove ink stains
Alcohol-based ink wants rubbing alcohol, not water first. Always test a hidden seam — ink can travel if you flood the fabric.
Recipes for ink on different materials
InkCotton
Ink on cotton — how to get it out
Ink stains on cotton clothes come out best when you blot them with isopropyl alcohol before they dry, then follow up with enzyme soap and a normal wash. Cotton is durable enough to handle vigorous treatment, so you can scrub and rinse without fear of damaging the fibers. The key is to work from the back of the fabric so you push the ink out, not deeper in.
InkLinen
Ink on Linen — How to Get It Out
To get ink stains out of linen clothes, blot the fresh stain immediately, then treat it with rubbing alcohol from the back side of the fabric before washing. Linen's sturdy fibers tolerate alcohol and scrubbing better than most fabrics, but you still need to work quickly—ink sets fast. The key is to lift the pigment without spreading it, then follow with a degreasing wash to remove any oily binder left behind.
InkPolyester
How to Get Ink Out of Polyester Clothes
Ink stains on polyester clothes come out with rubbing alcohol, which dissolves the pigment without damaging the synthetic fibers. Polyester is durable and resists shrinking, so you can treat it more aggressively than natural fabrics. Fresh ink lifts faster, but even set stains respond well to alcohol and a little patience.