How to Remove Ballpoint Pen Ink From Carpeting
Ink on your carpet may cause you to instantly panic. Ink stains are quite noticeable, and if they are not treated immediately, they can become permanent. To prevent ballpoint ink stains from becoming a new addition to your home, you can treat the stain with common household items. Removing the ink stain yourself will save you money because you will not need to hire a professional service and you may not have to replace your carpet if you remove the stain successfully. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Butter knife
- Paper towels
- Ammonia
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Dish washing detergent
- 1 cup water
- Washcloths
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton ball
- Heavy object
Instructions
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Remove the ink from the carpet without any cleaning agents first. If the ink dried on the carpet, try removing it with a dull butter knife. If the ink is fresh, then use a paper towel to blot the area carefully to soak up the excess ink.
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Prevent the ballpoint ink stain from spreading. Combine a 1 to 1 ratio of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. You will need only a small amount. Drop the solution around the ink stain to create a ring around the stain. The mixture will keep the ink stain in that area.
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Combine 2 to 3 drops of dish washing detergent with 1 cup of water. Use a washcloth to massage the soapy water into the stain. Rinse the area with clean water. Allow the area to dry naturally because the use of a hair dry may cause any remnants of the stain to set in permanently.
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Soak a cotton ball with the rubbing alcohol and blot it onto the ink stain. Do not rub the stain because it can cause it to stain deeper into your carpet.
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Use a washcloth to blot the ink stain with hydrogen peroxide. Place paper towels over the stain, and weight the towels down with a heavy object like a stapler. Allow the hydrogen peroxide to set on the stain for one hour.
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References
- Photo Credit ink stain image by Dmitri MIkitenko from Fotolia.com
