Whether your kids have run amok with a biro or you had an unavoidable incident with a rogue exploding pen, knowing how to get biro out of fabric is an essential skill! Whether you’re already an expert in fabric care or this is your debut when it comes to removing stains from your clothes, read on to learn how to get biro pen out of fabric.
Stain Remover
One of the best places to start when trying to get biro out of fabric is with a stain remover specifically designed for the task. We have a few tips and tricks to get the most out of your stain removal product of choice, but it’s important to to remember that following the instructions should always be your first priority!
After choosing your stain remover, test the product using the instructions provided on an area of the fabric that isn’t obvious; this will not only give you a chance to get familiar with the product, but can also help to minimise damage or discolouration if something goes wrong. When you’re ready to treat the biro stain, apply the product to the stain with some paper or a towel underneath to prevent the biro from staining more of the fabric. After you’ve finished treating the stain, wash the fabric using detergent - make sure you wash the fabric on its own to reduce the chances of any residual staining transferring to other items. After washing, check to see if the biro stain has been fully removed, and if not, repeat the process to see if you can remove more!
Now you know how to get biro out of fabric using a traditional stain removal product. If you’d rather not use an off the shelf solution, there are also a variety of home remedies to help remove a biro stain - if you do use a home solution, be very careful to avoid further damaging the fabric!
