Ink stains can affect
your carpets, walls, clothing and floors and they can be from a pen or a
permanent marker. There are home remedies for ink stains which you can try
whether the stain is new or it has been on the surface for a while. Some of the
home remedies for this type of stains can be found as easy as going to your
pantry. Sometimes even without a need of heading to a drug store or grocery
store.
Home Remedy #1 - Hairspray
One of the most common
home remedies for ink stains is the use of hairspray. You can use hairspray to remove
ink stains from almost any surface including upholstery, clothing or tiles. All
you need to do is saturate the stain with hairspray. You should then let the
hairspray used sit for a few minutes and then wipe away using a soft cloth.
Hairspray will remove permanent markers better than most remedies.
Home Remedy #2 – Dish Washing Detergents
Dish washing
detergents will also help you remove ink stains, especially those that have not
set yet into the material. You should use detergent without fragrances or
bleach so that you reduce the residue during the cleaning process. You should
mix a very little of the detergent into a cup of warm water. By scrubbing the
mix onto ink stains by using a soft cloth, you will be able to remove the
stain.
Home Remedy #3 – Lemon Juice and Salt
Ink stains can also be
removed by using lemon juice. You can use the lemon juice directly onto the
stain and then scrub, rinse and dry the material. Finally, you can also use
salt with a cleaning solution. This is especially effective when used on porous
materials and old stains that have been on the material for a while. The
solution of salt, lemon juice and dish detergent can make removing stains a lot
easier.