Removing Ink Stains from the Carpet
There was a party the night before and the kids ran helter-skelter. A pen, ink pen, no less was brought out and spun around like a kite on the loose. Then the inevitable happened and splat! Ink stain. That perfectly white carpet has an ink stain on it. Heartbreak. Agony. Sleepless nights. But why? Why, when getting rid of those ink stains is some easy tips and remedies away? Am I exaggerating? Certainly not. Then do you care to find out? Give the following article a thorough read then and learn exactly how to get rid of the stains.
Tips for Ink Stain Removal
Carpet stain removal might be one of the most dreaded tasks when one thinks of carpet cleaning, but it can't be helped. Luckily, there are some very effective tips on how to clean ink stains from carpet. Let's get to those in the following paragraphs.
Blot it Out
You know the general rule of cleaning, don't you? The fresher the stain, the better the chances are that it'll get cleared completed. So if the stain is fresh, use a paper towel to soak through the excess ink on it. This will make the further steps easier for removing the ink stains.
Milk and Paper
Take some milk (it's very mild and won't harm the carpet) and pour it onto the stain. Let it filter in through the carpet. Then take a brush and gently rub over the area. Now use a paper or a cloth towel to remove the milk and with it the ink stain. Repeat a number of times till the stain is gone. Best way of how to remove ink stain from carpet.
Rubbing Alcohol
Take some rubbing alcohol (90% isopropyl alcohol) and pour a small amount on a cloth (never directly on the carpet). Then using the cloth dab the stain with it. Do not rub, dab. This will prevent the stain from spreading. Use a vacuum to soak in the excess water. Repeat the steps till you cannot get anything out of it.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Take 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and apply onto the stain. Let this soak for 90 minutes. Then apply a damp paper towel and remove the solution. Repeat this step till the solution is completely gone.
Other Solvent Options
There are some other solvents that you can use as well. Use them in the same way that you use the other solvents. Pour over stain, let it soak, use blotting paper and blot it up. Here are some of them:
- Mix vinegar and water ( cup) and use the solution on the carpet.
- Ammonia solution (1tsp ammonia and cup lukewarm water) then use on carpet.
- Make a detergent solution consisting of 1 tsp mild liquid detergent and 1cup water. Then pour over the stain.
An excellent method for removing ink stains from the carpet is using hair sprays. Hair sprays that are clear and come in aerosol bottles are considered the best option. Use this spray and spray over the stained area. Let the liquid soak in. leave this in place for 40 minutes. Then use a sponge or cloth towel (which has been soaked in cold water) and dab over the spot. Continue doing this till all remnants of hair spray are cleared.
Removing the ink stains will not be as difficult if you get to the problem as fast as you can. And with the methods of how to go about cleaning ink stains given above, you can be assured that ink stain removal will not be tough at all. So stop worrying and start cleaning.
