How to Remove Ink from Carpet
As soon as possible after the spill, grab a clean cloth and some rubbing alcohol., Dab the wet rag over the ink spot repeatedly, occasionally re-wetting the cloth with more alcohol., To avoid damage, rinse the area with warm water and vinegar., If...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: As soon as possible after the spill
Wet a corner of the cloth with rubbing alcohol and blot the ink stain.
It's imperative that you do not scrub the stain
-- that will exacerbate your problem.
Dab gently at it, absorbing it up into the fibers of your cloth.
Start at the edge and work your way to center, preventing the stain from spreading and become a larger problem.
Work in a clockwise twisting motion with your rag. -
Step 2: grab a clean cloth and some rubbing alcohol.
Get comfy, because the alcohol needs to sit on it for about 30 minutes.It needs to literally eat it away, which can take time.
Keep at it! , A quarter cup of vinegar for a quart of warm water is a good ratio (that's 1:16).
The rubbing alcohol may dry out your carpet, depending on its texture, so it's a good idea to give it this rinsing.
If the stain is gone, rinse finally with clean water and let dry.
Vacuum the area if the fibers are a bit wonky. , Let it sit for 15 minutes.
When the clock is up, scoop it away and blot with the aforementioned vinegar and water mixture.
By now, the stain should definitely be gone.
Rinse it with plain water and marvel at your spotless carpet! -
Step 3: Dab the wet rag over the ink spot repeatedly
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Step 4: occasionally re-wetting the cloth with more alcohol.
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Step 5: To avoid damage
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Step 6: rinse the area with warm water and vinegar.
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Step 7: If the stain persists
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Step 8: cover it with shaving cream.
Detailed Guide
Wet a corner of the cloth with rubbing alcohol and blot the ink stain.
It's imperative that you do not scrub the stain
-- that will exacerbate your problem.
Dab gently at it, absorbing it up into the fibers of your cloth.
Start at the edge and work your way to center, preventing the stain from spreading and become a larger problem.
Work in a clockwise twisting motion with your rag.
Get comfy, because the alcohol needs to sit on it for about 30 minutes.It needs to literally eat it away, which can take time.
Keep at it! , A quarter cup of vinegar for a quart of warm water is a good ratio (that's 1:16).
The rubbing alcohol may dry out your carpet, depending on its texture, so it's a good idea to give it this rinsing.
If the stain is gone, rinse finally with clean water and let dry.
Vacuum the area if the fibers are a bit wonky. , Let it sit for 15 minutes.
When the clock is up, scoop it away and blot with the aforementioned vinegar and water mixture.
By now, the stain should definitely be gone.
Rinse it with plain water and marvel at your spotless carpet!
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