How to Remove Dried Ink From Carpet

Remove ink stains from the carpet with bathroom products.

Dried ink stains can leave an ugly blemish on any carpet surface. It is best to clean stains while they are still fresh because the stain has yet to absorb into the fibers of the surface. When the stain has set, it becomes more difficult to scrub off and can take a longer time along with harsher chemicals to treat the surface. Depending on the type of ink and the type of carpet fibers, the adhesion strength may differ and call for an alternate cleaning method.

Things You'll Need

• Dull knife
• Rubbing alcohol
• Towel
• Paper towel
• Ammonia
• Water
• Spray bottle

Instructions

1. Scrape the stain with a dull knife to loosen the dried ink from the carpet fibers.

2. Pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a towel. Blot the towel on the stain and rub the stain, moving in one direction. Rubbing the stain in a circular motion can cause the stain to smudge surrounding areas. Be careful not to wet the carpet backing. Blot the dampened area with a paper towel. Allow to dry.

3. Mix 1 tsp. of ammonia with 1/2 cup of water. Pour the mixture in a spray bottle. This mixture is for more stubborn ink stains.

4. Spray the mixture directly on the ink stain. Do not wet the carpet backing.

5. Blot the stain with a paper towel. Let it dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Test out cleaning procedures on an inconspicuous part of the carpet to make sure it does not harm the carpet fibers in any way.

References

• Carpet Cleaning Tips: Cleaning Carpet Stain
• Touch of Oranges: Ink on Carpet