How do i get a blue Ink stain off a shirt?

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The shirt is an apricot/pink colour and the material says ‘cotton/lurex’ (what the hell is lurex?) and ‘trim: cotton’

The spot is about 5cm in diameter. It has been machine washed on a 30min cold cycle already as i didn’t realise the stain was there before i washed it.

It cost me a lot and I’ve only worn it a couple of times so I’m really upset and want my shirt back :(

Is it still fixable??!!

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  1. Jessica J says:

    Ugh, you already washed it. Pretty sure the stain is set if you have already washed it. Hair spray works good on fresh ink stains. I have not tried it, but that OxyClean stuff claims to work on pretty much anything without harming the fabric, maybe you could try that.

  2. Cyd says:

    You might want to try rubbing alcohol or hairspray. I used to work in an elementary school and was always getting ink on myself. Both methods worked for me.

  3. Tanya C says:

    Sorry have never heard of Lurex??? I know sometimes I find some stains after the wash but what I have found works really well and then over time and washes, it does fade is to soak the garment (if okay on the tag to do so) in Napisan/Sard Oxyplus. A good cap full of that in a bucket of the hottest water you can stand to put your hand in, swirl around to dissolve the powder and place the garment in. Best to leave overnight if possible. Stubborn stains, I refill the bucket with new hot water and more napisan and do it again. I have found this reduces the stain itself if not getting rid of it all together. Good luck sweetie, hope it works for you xx

  4. Lotee says:

    Lurex is metallic thread.
    Try methylated spirits – although having been washed may make it difficult.
    Is it in a place where you could applique something over the spot?

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