Pen mark on trousers

[Ladybird50]

Polyester trousers with a biro pen mark ! how can i remove the pen mark?

                       thanks trish

[Buenchico]

You used to be able to buy dry-cleaning fluid (carbon tetrachloride) under the brand name of 'Dabitoff'. I've not seen it for ages but you might be able to find something similar.

http://www.diynot.com/pages/st/st004.php
suggests "Use methylated spirit on stain, then wash in cold water to which biological detergent has been added"

Chris

[joko]

soak mark with hairspray