Remove Ink Stain From Carpet

Here is what you should do to remove ink from carpet using hairspray.

Remove ink stain from carpet.

Spray the hairspray onto the stained carpet to soften the ink. Keep blotting for 30 minutes so the alcohol has time to dissolve the ink. While the carpet is still wet blot the stain using a white towel or cloth. This is another simple method to remove permanent ink from the carpet as acetone works at dissolving the ink.

Once the area is stain free dab the area with a towel dipped in lukewarm water. Touching the fiber might further grind in the ink then apply a spot remover or carpet cleaner with foaming action to lift up the ink. Once you begin to lightly blot the ink stain from the carpet you should start to see the color transfer onto the towel. Blot and repeat until the stain is gone.

However this method can have a bleaching effect on dark colored carpet. Apply enough to cover the stain and allow it to soak down about half an inch. Repeat the first and second step until the stain is disappeared. Simply saturate a cotton ball in acetone and dab it on the stain on the carpet.

Again repeat this process until the stain is removed entirely. When the ink is gone rinse your carpet with a warm water vinegar solution to prevent damage from the alcohol. If you have light or white colored carpet hydrogen peroxide can also help to remove ink and toner. To remove ink from carpet wet a clean cloth with rubbing alcohol and gently blot the stain.

Allow the area to dry. Then rinse it with plain water. Rubbing alcohol can help to remove aggressive stains but should be used lightly as the alcohol can break down the carpet glue if it touches the backing. The acetone will gradually dissolve the ink and it will be absorbed in the cotton ball.

How to remove permanent ink stains from carpet moisten the ink stain with either rubbing alcohol or non oily hairspray.