How to Get a Pen Ink Stain Out of a Cotton Bedspread

Alcohol Method

• 1

  Moisten a small sponge with rubbing alcohol.

• 2

  Wipe the sponge over the ink stain on the bedspread, rubbing gently but thoroughly.

• 3

  Rub liquid laundry detergent into the stain, with a soft-bristle toothbrush. Allow it to set for approximately 15 minutes.

• 4

  Launder and dry the bedspread normally.

Glycerine Method

• 5

  Mix a solution of liquid laundry detergent and hot water, as instructed on the label for hand washing.

• 6

  Soak a clean white cloth in the hot soapy water, and then wring out the cloth.

• 7

  Pour a small amount of glycerine on the cloth while it is still warm. Then rub the ink stain vigorously.

• 8

  Set aside the stained bedspread for approximately 5 minutes, to allow the glycerine time to work on the stain.

• 9

  Repeat this section's Steps 2 to 4, if the stain remains. Continue the process until the stain is removed from the bedspread. Then launder and dry as usual.