HELP! Ink on school uniform

Roy Fokker, BSN, RN · Mar 30, 2006

Even alcohol didn't work? :eek:

I'd recommend CCl4 - but I'm afraid you won't have a uniform left

Ok - all jokes aside - have you given thought to one of those "detergent pens" that they keep advertising? Supposedly you apply the detergent (in the form of this pen) and it works wonders. I think Tide has one in its product lines...

Or you could just bleach 'em white

snowfreeze, BSN, RN · Mar 30, 2006

spray with hair spray and rinse in cold water, takes a while and a number of sprayings and rinsings but it works on most materials.

jillyk*rn · Mar 30, 2006

spray with hair spray and rinse in cold water, takes a while and a number of sprayings and rinsings but it works on most materials.

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mnwhaley · Mar 30, 2006

I had this happen to me about a month ago.... I just went out and bought the same color scrub top and pants from a uniform store.... I took my patches off of my old uniforms and sewed them on the new ones

vampiregirl, BSN, RN · Mar 31, 2006

I agree with those that suggested alcohol. I just wanted to add that you can usually purchase a stronger alcohol concentration at your local drug store next to the 70% alcohol... I think it's 85% or 90%. Also try saturating the ink spots with alcohol and dabbing (not rubbing) with stains with an old white cloth of some sort (something that you're willing to toss). Move the cloth to a clean spot for each dab. It takes forever, but it worked for me on a shirt where a pen exploded in the pocket- I think I watched an entire movie on tv in the time that it took me to clean the shirt. Good luck:)

meownsmile, BSN, RN · Mar 31, 2006

Doesnt rit dye have something that takes out or covers up things like inks?

ladytraviler · Mar 31, 2006

Try taking a plain old coke and pouring over the stains and then add the rest of the can or bottle to the wash. Have used this trick many times with ink, grease, betadine, and blood. Have also used it on whites instead of bleach, Hubbys work pants (the pic is a pain in the orifice to get out), and kids cheerleading outfits. Just let it set for about 3 minutes.

kelly

KeithEMU · Mar 31, 2006

Simple Green (use the concentrate, you can get it at Lowes) work well. It's is a non toxic, Biodegradable, safe, degreaser and cleaner. Works on all kinds of stuff.

RazorbackRN, BSN, RN · Mar 31, 2006

Hi All,
Doe anyone have any tips for getting ink out of a nursing school uniforms? I washed mine with a black gel pen and have blotched spots. I have tried carpet cleaner (turned from black to light brown), hairspray, and alcohol. I made due today with chalk of all things. I would appreciate any tips. I am willing to try anything since it will take 3 weeks to get another set of uniforms.
Thanks,
Arlena N
LPN Student 1st semester

What color is your uniform? If it's white, why not just get one of the Clorox Bleach pens and bleach the stain?

NO1_2NV · Mar 31, 2006

Is your uniform white and have you already washed and dried it? If so it may have set the stains. If they are white try the Clorox bleach pen. Works wonders. I have used it to remove blood and betadine and was pleasantly suprised. My strips and patches remained untouched by the bleach and the stains were gone.

Hope this works for you.

MIA-RN1, RN · Mar 31, 2006

oxi-clean? zout?