Pencil Lead (2024)

Fabric

1. Use a soft eraser to remove the excess lead.

2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.

3. Launder.

Upholstery

1. Use a soft eraser to remove the excess lead.

2. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of cool water.

3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.

4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.

5. Sponge the stain with ammonia. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.

6. Repeat Steps 3 to 5 until the stain disappears.

7. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.

Carpet

1. Use a soft eraser to remove the excess lead.

2. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of warm water.

3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.

4. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.

5. Sponge the stain with ammonia. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.

6. Repeat Steps 3 to 5 until the stain disappears.

7. Sponge with cold water and blot dry.

For more on stain removal, see Good Housekeeping's Stain Rescue