HELP - 6 pairs of pants ruined in dryer
02-03-2011, 05:04 PM
#41
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As a nurse, I used to have a knack at getting ink on my white uniforms. Alcohol works great. Put several layers of pp towels under and blot with one with alcohol. Shift and change the layers of paper towels frequently as the ink moves from the garment to the towels. Don't freak out, when at first, it looks like it has made it spread. The add more and wash. Usually when I wash I put Lestoil on it, but that is getting very hard to get. Hairspray used to work due to the alcohol content, but I don't think they contain much any more. Good luck.
02-03-2011, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by moonwork42029
Since they've been through the dryer, the ink might be set...he can't do much harm to them at this point. Use one pair as the major guinea pig.
Bigger problem...make sure all the ink is out of the dryer or it will continue to mess up the next loads.
(It is nice though when they finally agree you weren't as dumb as they thought you were)
Bigger problem...make sure all the ink is out of the dryer or it will continue to mess up the next loads.
(It is nice though when they finally agree you weren't as dumb as they thought you were)
That's my concerns also...Might give Oxy a try, but with it run through the drier..might be heat set.
02-03-2011, 05:49 PM
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There's a product you can get at Wal Mart called Greased Lightening...that stuff will get anything out... spray it on and let it sit..even over night.. maybe give it a scrub with a brush then re wash.
02-03-2011, 06:25 PM
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I work at a hospital and the uniforrm shop had some stuff that took out blood,ink,and a bunch of other stuff.....might be worth a try.
02-03-2011, 06:43 PM
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Awesome cleans almost everything. And it is only $1.
I used it on my uniforms weekly.
I used it on my uniforms weekly.
02-03-2011, 07:36 PM
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At work (hospital) some one left a pen in a pocket and it exploded all over one of our light colored top. The boss said toss it, I said let me try...
I used rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. Sprayed, blotted, sprayed, blotted!! Can't tell you how many times! Be sure to protect the surface you are working on. Spray, blot, spray, blot over and over! I blotted with paper towel, changing to a clean spot time and again! Finally when it lightened enough (at least 1/2 to 2/3rds) threw it back in the laundry and voila!! Gone!
I used rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. Sprayed, blotted, sprayed, blotted!! Can't tell you how many times! Be sure to protect the surface you are working on. Spray, blot, spray, blot over and over! I blotted with paper towel, changing to a clean spot time and again! Finally when it lightened enough (at least 1/2 to 2/3rds) threw it back in the laundry and voila!! Gone!
02-03-2011, 08:07 PM
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I have used break fluid with good results.
02-03-2011, 08:22 PM
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Alcohol is why the hair spray takes it out. Rubbing alcohol is way cheaper.
02-03-2011, 08:49 PM
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Lots of luck with what ever you try. :)
02-03-2011, 09:40 PM
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Awesoome is ONLY sold at dollar stores. It lives up to its name. Should take it out, and won't be to hard on the fabric
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