ink stains

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Years ago I used to use a product that removed color from fabrics to get ink out of uniform. Haven't seen it in stores in years. Had learned to be careful and not get stains on my uniforms so I really haven't needed it. However, for the first time in years in a moment of laxity I put all my white scrubs in the wash with a ink pen. I destroyed $400 worth of clothing in one moment of stupidity. If I remember correct bleech won't get ink out. What do I need to get this ink out, a magician maybe?:gandalf:

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

hi, judee smudee,

look at this thread. might be some helpful info:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/help-ink-school-uniform-151010.html?highlight=stains

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Specializes in OB.

This sounds like pretty extensive damage, but what I have used to get ink spots and marks out of scrubs is hairspray. I use the aerosol kind, saturate the stain and scrub it with an old toothbrush. After repeating this several times, I can usually rinse out the remainder. If it's already been through the dryer though, it won't work.

Good luck

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