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Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:10 pm

69 Jim wrote: TimGud wrote: I used lacquer thinner on the stains AFTER it was moved outside. Wore gloves and a mask too.

That will work well, but be careful of the enamel finish. If you go too far the drum will start rusting the first time you leave damp clothes in it.

Lacquer thinner doesn't even begin to touch that baked on finish. I tried goo gone and some other mild stuff before the thinner.

Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:31 pm

Just cover up the ink with a big metal daisy.

Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:44 am

I don't know what you are complaining about. If the pen made it to the dryer, it probably went through the washing machine first, so at least it was CLEAN ink.

Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:05 am

Major Woody wrote: Just cover up the ink with a big metal daisy.

Best one yet!! :lol:

Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:48 am

Wet the stains with brake cleaner and turn the dryer to 60 minutes. After you get in and have a buddy turn the dryer on, use a toothbrush to loosen the stain. You may experience a little light-headiness ( that's normal) but power through it for the whole cycle.

Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:57 pm

Lee. wrote: enkiel wrote: notchback wrote: enkiel wrote: so i'm a fucking idiot and left a pen in the dryer. Now there's ink everywhere and half of my clothes are beyong repair...

what can i do to clear the dryer? anyone have an idea? It isnt coming off with just water (of course), and i'm not using vinegar in there. Half of all of your clothes fit in one load? um. yeah?

i hate buying clothes, so i been wearing the same 3 pair of jeans for the past 3 or 4 years, and i have what, 5 shirt maybe?

Do you still have the sweet white tux? i'm thinking about replacing it with something like this :

Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:04 pm

new dryer. they're like $200 bucks.

Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:08 pm

fuck that, i just spent almost 250$ replacing what i fucked up, not gonna pony another 200$ to replace something not even 3 years old.

Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:10 am

I did the same thing once, and I just used a paper towel soaked in rubbing alcohol (90% I believe) and got all of it out after some scrubbing...

Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:13 am

Hell, Just take the stained clothes put some white out bottles in the pockets and toss em into the dryer.

Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:44 am

Alcohol, or what drycleaners call a Volatile Dry Solvent, is the first solvent to use in removing ball point pen ink. If you applied water first, forget it. If it's on a colored fabric, test a small area first, like on an inside seam, to check for color fastness. The alcohol should flush out most of the stain. (Working on a fabric, put the stained area over a clean white cotton cloth or towel scrap to absorb the ink.)

Next, a drycleaner would use a professional product, Oily Type Paint & Grease Remover. I've never done this, but I'd try something like baby oil or glycerin for a lubricant to help release the ink dye from the fabric. Work it in with your fingernail. Take care not to abrade a delicate fabric - work your nail in the direction of the yarns. Flush with more alcohol. Do this as long as ink is released.

When no more ink is being released into the clean, white towel, it is time to begin working on the wet side; using water and a mild detergent. Bleaching is the final step if any stain remains, but I don't suggest anyone try this at home unless you test and are willing to sacrifice the garment.

Do the alcohol flush and take it straight to your drycleaner. Tell them what you've done.

Water will tend to set ball point pen ink. Heat will tend to set any stain.

Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:55 am

Whiteboard cleaner is made to dissolve permanent ink and leave enamel intact:

Available at office product stores. Also good for removing graffiti. I don't know how well it will work on cloth, though.

Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:44 am

zozo wrote: my65vert wrote: I have an ink stain in my dryer. It has no effect on clothes.

X2

is this the new term for "Skid Mark"