Next time an out-of-control pen wreaks havoc on your clothes or furniture and you don't have a spot remover on hand, try a little hairspray. Reader Shelley says it worked wonders after her two-year ...

Getting an ink stain out of a piece of clothing might seem like a simple task compared to getting permanent marker stains out. However, anyone who has ever accidentally marked themselves with a ...

If you act fast and with the right product and technique your fabric can be saved (Shutterstock) Let us talk stains - ballpoint/biro pen ink stains. Apart from permanent marker and chewing gum stains, ...

No matter how you manage to get ink on your clothes or carpet, it’s a pain to remove. But it’s not always impossible — especially if you tackle it right away. Before you toss that ink-stained shirt in ...

Steve Anderton, a laundry expert from the consultancy group LTC Worldwide, recommends testing garments for colourfastness before you attempt any stain removal. He says to pick an area of the garment ...

The first step is to determine what type of marker was used. Permanent markers can be either oil-based or water-based, and you’ll need to know which you’re dealing with when you attempt to remove the ...

We’ve all been there. You’re happy chowing down that burger or chugging back that latte when it happens – splat! You’ve decorated your favourite shirt with some colourful splodge. Don’t panic! Act ...

A popular drink usually found in your fridge might just be the solution to removing stubborn ink stains from your clothes. If you've experienced the frustration of forgetting a pen in your pocket only ...

Whether it’s the salad dressing splattering your shirt or someone else’s glass of red wine hitting your beige couch, stains are inevitable. Before you say goodbye to your favorite piece of clothing or ...

Ink stains can appear on items of clothing very easily. Pens can quickly become tools which help ruin garments. Express.co.uk has compiled a guide to explain how you can quickly and efficiently remove ...