Blotting Ink
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Q: I have heard a lot of
talk about *blotting* ink and cosmetic stains to remove the oily components. Is
this a new process, and what does it mean?
A: When attempting to
remove ink, mascara, and similar stains, it is suggested you *blot* the area
when working with dryside agents. This process involves placing the garment over
a towel, and then applying volatile dry solvent, oily type paint remover, and/or
amyl acetate. Next, take another towel and wrap an area around your finger, and
blot/press the towel-wrapped finger on the stained area. Lift your finger, and
examine the towel to see if any of the oily residue has softened and transferred
onto the towel. If the stain starts to spread, flush with volatile dry solvent,
reapply oily type paint remover, and blot. Continue this process until the stain
no longer blots or transfers onto the towel.
While performing this process, make sure you move the towels frequently to
prevent the staining from transferring back onto the garment. When the stain no
longer blots, dryclean or flush thoroughly with volatile dry solvent to remove
all traces of the dryside agents.
After the oily residues have been removed, it may be necessary to continue onto
wetside stain removal procedures to remove the remainder of the stain.