1) Mix a solution of one tablespoon of vinegar, one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid, and two cups warm water. 2) Using this solution, sponge the stain from the ballpoint ink with a clean white cloth. 3) Next, blot at the stain until the liquid is absorbed. 4) Repeat steps 2-3 until the ballpoint ink stain is removed from the carpet. 5) Now that the stain is removed you should get plain cold water and a new white cloth and sponge the area to remove the cleaning solution, and then
How to remove ballpoint pen stains?
Dampen a clean, white cloth with rubbing alcohol or a dry cleaning solvent. Blot the the ink stain with the cloth, adding more solvent as needed
Combine equal parts of glycerin soap, hand dishwashing detergent and water and mix them thoroughly. Blot the stain with this solution until it has
Rinse the cleaners from the upholstery with clear water after the ink is completely removed. Blot the excess water out of the upholstery with a
Allow the upholstery to air dry thoroughly. Avoid touching or sitting on the sofa until the upholstery dries, otherwise soil and dust might stick
Nail polish remover. Mix 2 tsp of water with 1 tsp of nail polish remover and rub it on the stain using a cotton swab or cloth.
Body Spray. Use your body spray on the ball point pen marks.
Lemon Juice/Vinegar. Using lemon juice to erase pen stains from clothes is not effective. Same is the case with using vinegar.
Milk. I used a milk soak as mentioned in this site newscientist.com – it says ” It probably has something to do with the fat content of milk.
Toothpaste. Another book on stain removal mentions using toothpaste (non-gel type )on the stain. Toothpaste do work – it is meant to clean stains on your teeth.
Hand Sanitizer. Then I used Hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer is for my husband what tape measure is to me.
Sandpaper. Suede and other fabrics with a napped surface consist of so many filaments and the ink stain usually remains on the surface.
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