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Washable Markers on Clothing or Fabrics

1. Before laundering, rinse the stain from fabric with hot water until no more color can be removed.

2. Machine wash in hot water with laundry detergent for about 12 minutes (heavy soil cycle). Do not use prewash or chlorine bleach. Do not put the garment in the dryer.

3. Soak in a solution of Oxi Clean or Clorox 2® according to the instructions on the container for one hour. Let the garment air dry.

4. Repeat laundering should remove any residual stains. Do not heat-dry between washings.

Ink that has soaked through multiple layers of fabric (like quilts or comforters), or left on the fabric for longer periods before washing, may require additional cleaning and supplies.

Optional cleaning materials you may need:
• Amodex® Spot Remover
• Amodex® Stain Swipe Wipes

We suggest:

1. First, test Amodex Spot Remover on an inside seam or hidden area.

2. Apply Amodex Spot Remover to the stain and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes.

3. Gently scrub the area using the Amodex Stain Swipe Wipe or a soft brush.

4. Rinse with water, and repeat as needed to remove as much ink as possible.

5. Lastly, machine wash according to the instructions above or hand wash the fabric using laundry detergent.



Results May Vary, Test First!

We are happy to offer stain removal suggestions as a service to consumers. While our methods were tested successfully, we can't guarantee results.

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