Q&A for How to Remove an Ink Stain from a Dryer Drum

If soap and water do not work, you can also use tougher cleaning products, such as rubbing alcohol or baking soda paste. Be sure to act quickly because if the stain sets for a longer period of time, it will be harder to remove these stains.

I just had the same problem and nothing worked until I tried Comet. It worked great. Just wipe it down with a wet rag after.

Yes, try it with a smooth sponge.

The nail polish remover will dissipate because it naturally dissipates when exposed to the air. Take a cold, clean cloth and rub down the entire area affected, repeat if you are unsure, wait 15 minutes, and it should be okay.

Use hair spray. Spray the stain liberally with any type hair spray and wipe with a tissue or paper towel. It works great on clothing too!

I spray them with hairspray and wash them right away. It works almost every time. Isopropyl alcohol works too, just pour it right on the ink and then wash it immediately.

Try isopropyl alcohol. It's usually what scrubs away inks with relative ease. Baked-on permanent marker may need a light sandpapering.

Put a bowl of fresh coffee grounds in the room (with the dryer open if possible) to absorb the smell. Stir the coffee grounds daily until you don't notice the smell anymore.

Try isopropyl alcohol. It usually scrubs away ink with relative ease. If the ink is baked-on, it may need a light sandpapering.

Try Isopropyl Alcohol. It's usually what scrubs away inks with relative ease. Baked-on ink may need a light sandpapering.

Use a wet/dry vacuum to suck through the hose where it empties into the drain. Or, you can remove the hose and blow through it from the other side. Make sure the obstruction is not in the washing machine. You could also take a wire hanger, bend the end into a small, tight circle to prevent sharp edges, and slowly twist it into a finger size curly shape, like an old telephone cord. Then gently, starting at one end of the removed hose, start pushing the wire through working it in a circular motion. Whatever is caught should come out.

Use a blow dryer to blow them out or a vacuum to vacuum them out. If neither are available, use a damp cloth. Don't forget to clean the lint trap really well.