Pencil marks on fabric are unsightly and diminish the appearance of the fabric. If you find pencil marks on your clothing, upholstery, tablecloth or any other type of fabric, don’t worry. There is no need to throw out the fabric or just deal with a pencil mark. You can remove pencil from fabric with common household products.
Step 1
Rub a soft art gum eraser over the pencil mark to remove as much as possible. Rub gently so you don’t damage the fabric.
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Step 2
Mix 1/4 cup cool water, 3/4 cup rubbing alcohol and 1 tbsp. of bleach-free liquid dish soap in a bowl. Dip a toothbrush into the solution and scrub the pencil mark gently until it is gone.
Step 3
Rinse the fabric under cool water. If the pencil is on upholstery, rinse with a rag and cool water then blot with a dry rag to remove excess moisture.
Step 4
Wash the fabric in the washing machine, if possible. For non-washable fabrics, let it air dry after rinsing.
Step 5
Combine 1 qt. of water and 3 tbsp. household ammonia if the pencil marks persist. Blot the solution onto the pencil stain with a rag, and then blot the fabric with a dry rag. Alternate blotting with the ammonia solution then the dry rag until all of the pencil is gone. Rinse the fabric and wash as usual.