How do I remove an ink stain from jeans?

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I was washing my jeans like usual, and inside one of the pants, was an ink pen. The pen bled until empty, and since I didn't notice, I put the jeans into the dryer. Once I was folding the jeans, I noticed the big black stain. I tried removing it with hand goop (degreaser), with Pepsi…. But the stain is still there. What do I do?

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  1. pacifia1977 says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    Depending on the color of the jeans, which most likely they are a form of blue, there is not much you can do in removing the stain. You could try using some nail polish remover by soaking the area in it, however, this may fade this area of the jeans. Another suggestion is that you find you a black dye and dye the jeans. You can be creative and tie dye them or blotch them with the dye so that the stain is then hidden as part of the pattern. Since most likely you are stuck with the stain I would let your creative side take over and have a little fun!

  2. mattinfla says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    try hairspray

  3. ss020973 says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    I don't know if this will work once they've been washed & dried, but you could try. Saturate the area with hairspray & rewash. I has worked for me on stains that hadn't been washed yet. Good luck!

  4. miss_meliss says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    i think you should take them to a dry-cleaner. You've set the stain now and they have a chemical that removes it. Although i do know that there can be a risk of it spreading if its big.

  5. nanny says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    You can try hairspray, but since the jeans went through the dryer, it is possible the stain is set and nothing will help.

  6. chrisie_la says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    im not sure if that will go but my mum use pif paf to remove all stains (yea pif paf is d insect killer spray) but its true she use it and it works. i dont know bout the ink try it it wont do any further damage.

    goodluck especially if its one of ur favourite jeans ;)

  7. lola says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    You should go to a dry cleaner, if they can't get it out, get your money back.

  8. moofygirl75 says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    I dont know if this will work after the jeans have already been dried but try rubbing alcohol.

  9. boomboom28655 says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    i hope they were not your favoritew pair of jeans because by drying them i am afraid that you set the stain in for good…..maybe you can try dying them a darker color so the pen doesnt show up

  10. islandgirl says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    Have you used a stain remover? Check out stain removers for ink. Also try Clorox for colors.
    Hope this helps!
    :)

  11. tjjcc says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    hairspray works great esp. aqua net

  12. dolly says:
    June 28, 2009 at 2:02 am

    look 4 stain devil or bleach it

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