TracyP Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Does anybody know how to remove ink from the inside of a dryer? I have tried vinegar (home remedy book suggestion). Oh, and do you want to take votes on whose fault this is? Mine for not checking pants or dh for leaving the pen in his pants? :lol: Just kidding.:lol: But, any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 ...it only works on certain types of ink. It usually won't work on permanent ink, like from a Sharpie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Ditto previous post. We used rubbing alcohol and lots of arm power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I used small amounts of WD40. They never completely went away, but after a few loads it stopped coming off on my clothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Thanks! I'm off to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Base housing came with washer and dryer overseas. Our dryer had blue-ish/purple ink stains (probably blue pen) in the dryer when we moved in. I was worried about staining clothes so I ran a bunch of towels in it a few times at first. They came out fine, so I just moved on from there. I never had a problem and nothing ever got stained from what was already in there. I never tried to remove it because a) I had no idea how long it had been in the dryer, and b) it wasn't our house/dryer. If I wanted to make a big deal out of it, they would have replaced the dryer, but as long as it wasn't hurting anything I didn't worry about it. So no suggestions as to how to get it out, just know once it's dryed on there, it shouldn't be a problem. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Rubbing alcohol "lightened" the ink but I think it is not coming all the way off. Now I am just scared to run a load through it. I wonder how long it will take to be dried on. I have diapers that need washing so they can be my guinea pig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfhsmom Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Magic eraser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Dh washed a black permanent marker last week. The barrel came open and the felt ink cartridge went for a ride :willy_nilly: Luckily it was a load of black clothes and so it doesn't show. It did get all over the drum. It seems like the heat from the drier set it as I haven't had any of it come off on my clothes or towels. So, while it doesn't look pretty in there at lest it seems like it isn't coming off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofjep Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I used Magic Eraser on mine and it worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammaruss Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I used Magic Eraser on mine and it worked great. :iagree: That little magic eraser works wonders!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 I feel stupid, :blush: but is Magic Eraser something you get at Walmart or a hardware store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammaruss Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Yes, you can get Magic Eraser at Walmart. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11027566 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 After using the alcohol, etc, you might want to call your fire department to see how to ensure that your dryer is not a fire hazard. A spark from the dryer plus alcohol, WD40, etc. could be tragic. I'm sure there is a way to deal with it, but I would be sure to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hairspray removes ink from clothes - might work. Also if you have "Goof Off" that might help. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn1129 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Twice I have soaked old towels in bleach. Then put them in dryer to dry, sopping wet. Both times, the ink came off. Good luck. Let us know what ends up working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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