Download Article Show Download Article Is your printer spewing ink? Maybe a fancy pen the company gave you for 10 years of service gave up on properly controlling itself after a month of moderate use. Whether there's ink all over the computer desk or the office table, you've got a few options to clean it all up. The quicker you get to the ink stains, the easier they'll be to remove!
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See more answers Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To get ink off a table or computer desk, make sure to blot the spill as soon as possible with a water-moistened paper towel. Avoid rubbing at first, as that can cause the ink to spread. Once the paper towel stops picking up ink, moisten a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol or hairspray and squeeze out the excess. Then, rub the ink stain using small, circular motions until it disappears. If necessary, repeat the process with a fresh cotton ball. For metal tables, apply rubbing alcohol directly to the surface and use a clean cloth to rub the stain away. For more tips, like how to remove an ink stain with mayonnaise, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 186,409 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?What removes ink from hard surfaces?Rubbing alcohol is an excellent stain remover that can lift ink and so are lubricants, such as WD-40. Apply a little of one of these products to a soft rag, scrub the stain and then wipe away the product with plain water. An unconventional stain remover to try is toothpaste.
How do you remove dried pen ink?How do you remove ink after it has dried? Put down a towel you don't mind getting stained, and place the stained garment on top of it. Treat the stain with rubbing alcohol or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or hair spray and let sit for at least 10 minutes before blotting and rinsing with cold water.
Does vinegar remove pen ink?You can also remove an ink stain from your favourite shirt using white vinegar and cornstarch. Begin the cleaning process by first dampening the ink stain with white vinegar. In a separate bowl, mix 2 parts white vinegar and 3 parts cornstarch to make a paste.
What is the easiest way to remove pen ink?Apply rubbing alcohol, hairspray, or hand sanitizer to dilute the stain, making it easier to remove during the wash. These solvents help tackle most types of ink stains, but remember to test the stained garment for colorfastness first, as they can also attack fabric dyes and cause further damage.
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