Getting ink stains out of clothes is beating me

ballpoint: hairspray or rubbing alcohol dabbed on from the back with a cloth underneath to catch it, keep moving the cloth, then dish soap on the spot and a cold wash. gel and fountain pen ink are harder - alcohol first, then an oxygen bleach soak overnight. the bit the videos skip: check it's actually gone before it sees the dryer. heat sets ink for good, so air dry and go again if needed.