When you discover an ink stain on your clothes, rest assured that it’s possible to get ink stains out with a little patience and our stain removal tips. Follow the steps below to remove even the toughest ink stains from a variety of fabrics.

Cotton and synthetic fabrics in a washing machine.

COTTON & COTTON/POLY BLENDS

Good for: white clothes, lights, darks, jeans, towels, sheets

 

  1. Test stain removal process on a hidden place on the garment before continuing.
  2. Place a paper towel on the stain. From the back side of the fabric, drip isopropyl alcohol or spray hair spray onto the stain. Remove paper towel and repeat with a new one until stain is removed.
  3. Apply detergent or stain treatment to the stain and wash in the warmest water safe for the garment.

POLYESTER, SPANDEX & NYLON

Good for: white clothes, lights, darks, active wear

 

  1. Test stain removal process on a hidden place on the garment before continuing.
  2. Place a paper towel on the stain. From the back side of the fabric, drip isopropyl alcohol or spray hair spray onto the stain. Remove paper towel and repeat with a new one until stain is removed.
  3. Apply detergent or stain treatment to the stain and wash in the warmest water safe for the garment.
Wool, knits and other delicates in a washing machine.

WOOL, SILK, LINEN, RAYON & ACRYLIC

Good for: sweaters, blouses, sheer fabrics, swimsuits

Note: For delicate fabrics, consider talking to a professional cleaner. 

 

  1. Test stain removal process on a hidden place on the garment before continuing.
  2. Place a paper towel on the stain. From the back side of the fabric, drip isopropyl alcohol or spray hair spray onto the stain. Remove paper towel and repeat with a new one until stain is removed.
  3. Apply detergent or stain treatment to the stain and wash in the warmest water safe for the garment.
Maytag® front and top load washing machines.

TAP INTO THE POWER OF EXTRA POWER

Some stains dissolve best in hot water. Others in cold. With the push of the Extra Power button, Maytag fights both in a single load by boosting stain-fighting performance on any wash cycle with a dual-temperature wash.

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