Help! Do you have any advice on how I can remove Tipp-Ex®/Wite-Out® Correction Fluid stains?

Correction products are designed to cover writing instrument ink, pencil, typewriter, fax and photocopy corrections. They contain certain ingredients that could stain certain types of materials and fabrics. Although we cannot guarantee or be responsible for any stain removal method, we would suggest you try the following methods:

After the Tipp-Ex® / Wite-Out® correction fluid dries, scratch most of the spill off with your fingernail or the edge of a coin.

Tipp-Ex®/Wite-Out® correction fluids can be removed from your hands with an abrasive soap or a soap containing pumice.

Tipp-Ex® Aqua/Wite-Out® Water-Base correction fluids are water-based fluids and should come out with soap and water in the washing machine. If you prefer to go to the dry cleaner, tell them it is a water-based paint.

The following Tipp-Ex® and Wite-Out® Brand formulas are petroleum-based: Tipp-Ex® Rapid bottle and Correction Pen, and Wite-Out® For Everything®, Quick Dry, Super Smooth, Extra Coverage, Multi-Purpose, Cover-it® the Wite-Out® brand Correction Pen, and Wite-Out® brand Shake 'n SqueezeTM/MC correction pen. Mineral spirits or citrus-based cleaners will dissolve these correction fluids. If you have spilled one of these formulas on clothing that is "dry clean only," tell your dry cleaner that it is a solvent-based paint so they can treat the stain accordingly.

A word of caution before trying any of the methods suggested: mineral spirits can take out color and/or ruin varnish. If in doubt, test on a "hidden" area first. If you decide to try a citrus-based cleaner, please follow the manufacturer's directions on the label carefully and also test on a "hidden" area first.

If this does not remove the stain completely, we would suggest contacting a professional cleaning company or the manufacturer of the stained item. They may have other suggestions or be able to professionally remove it for you.