Ink in dryer
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Comments (3)The component in hairspray that works is the alcohol, so skip the sticky hairspray and go straight for the rubbing alcohol (that way, you won't have to clean off the hairspray, when you're done cleaning the stain). I had exactly the same problem (thanks, DD). I soaked a paper towel with alcohol, and laid it on the stain for a while, then scrubbed with more alcohol. Took a few applications, but every time, the stain lightened up, and eventually, I was able to get rid of it. I've also gotten KoolAid and Grape juice stains out of formica with baking soda, so that might be something to try if the alcohol doesn't do the trick for you....See MoreHelp! Ball point ink inside the dryer
Comments (3)I found the solution to this problem by accident, I tried everything in the house, alcohol, barkeeper's friend, bleach etc... then for some reason I decided to dip a damp cloth into powder Tide clothes detergent, and voila!!!! It worked!! I scrubbed each individiual spot, took nearly a decade, but every spot was gone, and this when nothing else would even make it even fade a little!! This method also worked on some paint transferred from a basket onto my acrylic tub, came out like a charm!...See MoreRemoving dried Ball Point ink from inside dryer
Comments (5)Use goo gone! It works wonders and is non toxic and totally safe to use inside the dryer. You can even use to to pre treat stained or greased clothing before washing it in the washing machine! Its just a natrual citrus extract. I use the goo gone gel spray, not the pro goo gone, just the regular! Spray it on a paper towel or old towel and just start to wipe it right away!...See MoreO.T.- how to remove ink from inside of dryer?
Comments (12)The alcohol is why hair spray works on many (but not all) inks. But it evaporates very quickly, so it can be hard to get enough to remove rather than spread the ink. The hand sanitizer is the same principle -- never tried it and not sure if I would have thought of it, but great idea to keep in mind for the future. I would experiment with different solvents in the dryer to see what works on the ink before trying the clothing since you are more likely to do damage on the fabric and dyes in the clothing than a metal drum -- but do be careful to avoid any rubber or plastic parts as much as possible -- just in case. If some of them have ink, work on them after knowing what works and tread lightly. Same with the fabric. The dryer drum isn't as porous as the fabric, so the fabric could be more difficult to remove the ink without damage. Do carefully clean the dryer and let any solvent completely evaporate or be washed off before running the dryer. GooGone, Acetone and alcohol are all flammable. Mine was a red crayon in a load of whites. Got it out of everything but the white socks. The knitted texture of socks makes them so much harder to get everything out....See MoreSpencer
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