Let us talk stains - ballpoint/biro pen ink stains. Apart from permanent marker and chewing gum stains, this is one stain that can leave you horrified and wondering what to do. When subjected to heat ...

Ballpoint pen marks on clothes are easy to notice even though they are small. In particular, it is more prominent in white ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Despite living in a digital world, it can feel more satisfying to put pen to paper — like jotting down a ...

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 ...

A new leather sofa or leather handbag -- so beautiful. Or perhaps it’s the car you’ve had for a long time, the one with leather upholstery that still looks fantastic because that you’ve babied and ...

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, ...

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 ...