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Determine what kind of ink you are dealing with. Not all pens that have a ball are actual "ballpoint" pens, and different pens use different kinds of ink that must be removed in different ways. Traditional ballpoint pens (like the ubiquitous Bic and Paper Mate) use a fast-drying, oil-based ink that requires a solvent to remove. Rollerball pens, on the other hand, (common manufacturers include Uni-Ball and Pilot), use water-based inks that are fairly easy to remove, while gel pens use a highly-pigmented type of ink that can be a bit more difficult. [1] X Research source We’ve all experienced a pen-related mishap before, where ink has spilled and left a ghastly stain on our favourite clothing items – but thankfully, with Vanish, it’s never been easier to remove ink stains from shirts, cottons or linens.

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Rinse with water and allow to dry. Use lukewarm water to rinse the carpet thoroughly. Dip an old clean cloth into a bowl of water and wring out some of the excess water. Dab this cloth on the cleaned stain area to help rinse the carpet. Set the fabric item in the sunlight. Find a place where the item will be undisturbed and sheltered from any rain. An outside location in the direct sunlight is best. Allow the item to sit for a couple of days. The butter's oil will soften up and break up the stain. The salt from the butter, coupled with the sunlight, will help to lift the stain. Buy a stain removing product. Stain removers such as OxiClean and Resolve are readily available at grocery and drug stores. These are designed to remove tough stains like ink, dirt, and other stains.Got yourself a stain that just won’t go? Feel free to repeat these steps as many times as necessary until it’s gone.

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Apply an alcohol-based household item to the stain. Household items that contain alcohol such as hand sanitizer, rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) or cheap hairspray are good options. Apply enough of the product to cover the stain. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. Store the product only in the original container and always fasten the lid.This article was co-authored by Rani Gorgis. Rani Gorgis is a Laundry and Cleaning Specialist and the Owner of Park Blvd Laundry & Dry Cleaners in San Diego, California. With several years of experience in the laundry and cleaning industry, Rani specializes in dry cleaning, wash-n-fold, shirt laundry, and servicing smoke-damaged clothes. He holds a BS in Accounting and a CPA certification. If the stain is responding to this treatment, repeat as needed until the ink is gone, and launder as usual.