slayer9019 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hey so this is interesting. It seems I have tattoo ink stains on a pair of shoes, various clothing items and a comforter. Is there any easy way to wash it out. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 My granny says try Lestoil. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-77967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hey so this is interesting. It seems I have tattoo ink stains on a pair of shoes, various clothing items and a comforter. Is there any easy way to wash it out. I have had great success with using oxiclean as well as detergent in washing the ink stains out of my shirts, sheets, and comforter. My shoes stayed a little stained until I got them dirtier, so... Anyway, I just tossed my stuff in and made sure it was on hot and added a few of the oxiclean packs. I think that if you do a pre-soak with the powder (there are instructions on the side of the tub!) you'll get even more mileage out of it! That wasn't necessary in my case, but if you are having extra trouble, check it out. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-77968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenRose Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I've had this problem, but I never used any special cleaning products. After a few regular washes, it comes out. I have heard that hairspray works well, but not sure you'll have any of that kicking around haha :) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-77971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
el twe Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 This happened to a favorite t-shirt of mine a while back. I ended up pre-washing the area with some rubbing alcohol, then immediately put the shirt in the wash with a load of clothes. It was mostly gone after that, then repeat washings took the remainder out. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-77975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookysproul Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I've had this problem, but I never used any special cleaning products. After a few regular washes, it comes out. I have heard that hairspray works well, but not sure you'll have any of that kicking around haha :) I'll second this motion. I've never really thought about it and they've always just gone away. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltattooing Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Oxiclean gel stick! Also, hydrogen peroxide will get blood out of anything. JAllen and irezumi 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Wear something sensible to the tattoo shop ! I have a vest with a black tide mark round one of the edges , repeated washing and it's still there , kind of battles scar though :) JAllen 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joakim urma Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 This thread made me learn what a "comforter" is! slayer9019, guitguy, Fala and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 With my sheets I found that the tattoo ink eventually washes out after a couple months, the blood stains stay for much longer. abees 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I've found the reverse with clothing - I can get the blood out, but the ink won't go away! Oxiclean, borax, dawn, spray n wash, you name it, I've tried it! I have dedicated sheets for tattoo days, and clothes I wear post-tattoo. Totally OCD. ironchef and missmaralaena 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesandmanisme Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 While the garment is dry, try pouring a bit of hydrogen peroxide on the inked area. It should loosen it, and lift it off the material. This also works great on removing blood from clothing and carpet. You know, in case you damage someone, and need to clean-up. LOL Fala and slayer9019 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Will try that next time @thesandmanisme Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathenist Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I remember leaving a perfect Sailor Jerry butterfly on the sheets in a hotel in Chicago, with no idea whether they would come out and worried I'd be charged for sheets. So I balled the sheets up to try to hide the stains hahaha. slayer9019 and gougetheeyes 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 This thread made me learn what a "comforter" is! Ha! I always called it a "bedspread" when I was a kid, but at some point it seems everyone just started calling them comforters. Which is a weird, weird term. I also take issue with "hoodie" and "beanie" but none of this has anything to do with what this thread is about.. Fala, CultExciter, slayer9019 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 While the garment is dry, try pouring a bit of hydrogen peroxide on the inked area. It should loosen it, and lift it off the material. This also works great on removing blood from clothing and carpet. You know, in case you damage someone, and need to clean-up. LOL This I should try, since I know I've yet to get blood out of a particular pair of jeans that accompanied me to a concert. irezumi 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irezumi Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I had a friend who would wear all black to the shop everyday and touch up any color pigment stains with a sharpie. - - - Updated - - - This I should try, since I know I've yet to get blood out of a particular pair of jeans that accompanied me to a concert. Probably doesn't work on Gwar blood. HaydenRose, joakim urma, beez and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 I had a friend who would wear all black to the shop everyday and touch up any color pigment stains with a sharpie.- - - Updated - - - Haha that's awesome. I know the guy who tattoos me now wears a denim welding apron. Probably doesn't work on Gwar blood. Yea, Gwar blood is something else haha. The only time you are allowed to break the "all black" rule and wear a white tshirt. irezumi 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joakim urma Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 @gougetheeyes At first I thought it was tattoo slang for some kind of japanese underwear, the thong type, that you would wear to the studio as to feel more comfortable while getting your ass tattooed. Gregor, gougetheeyes, slayer9019 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irezumi Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Comforter. joakim urma, gougetheeyes, slayer9019 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Ha! I always called it a "bedspread" I still call it bedspread, maybe that is a mid-atlantic thing? gougetheeyes 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I still call it bedspread, maybe that is a mid-atlantic thing? it's interchangeable! i use both. CultExciter 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 it's interchangeable! i use both. Oh good, I was hoping it wasn't something that just my Virginian rear was using. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 @CultExciter I should warn you that I'm an Okie and grew up thinking that phrases like "He's drunker 'n Cooter Brown!" were normal and everyday phrases...so... ;) "He's got more pills than Dr. Carter!" and so forth. JAllen, CultExciter and gougetheeyes 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CultExciter Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 @beez haha! perfectly acceptable in my book, or as us southern Virginians would say "It ain't no skin off my nose." beez 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/4381-washing-tattoo-out-of-clothing/#findComment-78163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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