Laundry Mishap: Husband's Ink Pen Ruins Wardrobe - Time for a Shopping Spree!

[crystalscookingnow]

He's so wonderful & helpful around the house, although I'm not sure that he will be much longer. Yesterday/Today, he did a load of his jeans through the dryer. He forgot/didn't realize that he had a black ink pen in one of the pockets. Today, I did a load of light clothes (basically everything that the kids' & I had worn for the past week). Yep, you guessed it, black ink all over everything. The bad part (and WHY are you posting in conference?) is that I had almost all of the clothes that I was going to take to conference with me in that load! He did tell me that if it doesn't come out in the wash after soaking (any suggestions?) that I get to go shopping & buy a brand spanking new wardrobe for me & the kids! He felt so horrible & was almost in tears. I told him that it'd be ok! Heck, why wouldn't I love to go shopping? Gosh, I love him!

 

[Lisa/ChefBear]

Oxi-Clean Oxi Clean and more Oxi Clean!!

That's what I would suggest.

That's a ALWAYS have on hand in this house with 3 kiddos!!

Lisa

 

[pamperedbecky]

Awww, that's really sweet of him that he was so torn up. And he practically pushed you out the door to go buy a new wardrobe!! Poor guy! He must feel REALLY badly!

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Oxi-Clean Oxi Clean and more Oxi Clean!!

That's what I would suggest.

That's a ALWAYS have on hand in this house with 3 kiddos!!

Lisa

I'm gonna try my Spray & Wash Pink first. If that doesn't work, I'll definitely try the Oxi Clean! We've got 3 little ones here, too & always keep both on hand. He (dh) doesn't hold out much hope though. He said it looks really baked on.

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Awww, that's really sweet of him that he was so torn up. And he practically pushed you out the door to go buy a new wardrobe!! Poor guy! He must feel REALLY badly!

He does feel really bad. I told him not to worry about it, just clothes!

 

[Jayne]

Hairspray will take ink out of clothing. There is this stuff called goo gone that works also. It should at least salvage some of it. I have learned the hard way to take the extra time to check pockets.

 

[dannyzmom]

Once the clothes have gone thru the dryer the stains are permanently set in. Looks like you're going shopping - have fun!!

 

[lacychef]

Well, look at it this way, at least he was trying to do laundry! I would probably have a heart attack if my hubby did laundry Hey, if it's his idea to go shoppin, I'd take him up on it!

 

[mary k]

Poor HusbandTry using De-Solv-it. This is found at Walmart. Don't use any other kind of pre treatment spray. It has in it citrus oils vitamin E Aloe Vera and organic wetting agents. Contains no water.

 

[bbauman07]

Go to Lowe's or Home Depot pick up a cleaner called Krud Kutter. This is a miracle cleaner, it may take 2 treatments but it will get the ink out even though the clothes have been through the dryer.


This cleaner is the best it even gets rid of red wine, mustard and paint!!

 

[monica_sweetconsultant]

i have used krud kutter for cleaning but never laundry..t.hanks for the tip...i love it and highly recommend it!! works great for tubs and stoves

 

[BethCooks4U]

What about coffee spilled on a carpet. I have never been able to get that out and I've tried several things. Any suggestions?

 

[GeorgiaPeach]

These are some great suggestions. MY suggestion is try them on the kids clothes THEN go shopping for you!!