Remove Ink from Carpet
Things drop on the carpet all the time, but not all stains are considered a walk in the park. Ink stains are tough to remove from carpet. However, you can inexpensively remove ink from carpet by following a few simple steps using spray lubricant or rubbing alcohol.
How to Remove Ink from Carpet
Try to treat the ink stain as soon as it happens to facilitate removal. Never rub or scrub an ink stain as this could cause the stain to spread and become permanent and impossible to remove.
Lubricant and Soapy Water:
Supplies:
-WD-40 or other spray lubricant
-Dish detergent
-Water
-Sponge
1. Spray the ink stain with the lubricant, and let it sit for a few minutes.
2. While you wait, combine 1 teaspoon of soap with 1 cup of warm water. Make sure the water is soapy. You may adjust the quantities accordingly.
3. Wet the sponge in the soapy mixture.
4. Blot the lubricated ink stain with the wet soapy sponge until the stain disappears.
5. Rinse the affected area with warm water.
6. Let the carpet dry by either using a wet vac or placing a fan over the stain to speed up the evaporation process.
Rubbing Alcohol:
Supplies:
-rubbing alcohol
-white cloth
-warm water
1. Wet a rag or cloth with rubbing alcohol.
2. Blot the ink stain with the wet rag. Use more alcohol as needed.
3. Continue this process until the stain disappears.
4. Rinse the area with warm water.
5. Let the carpet dry using either a wet vac or by placing a fan over the stain to speed up evaporation.
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