Ink is one of those things that you never want to find on your carpet. It may be easy to wash off of your skin, but when it seeps into fabric or the fibers of your carpet, it can be extremely difficult to remove. However, just because you have found ink on your carpet, have no fear, there are ways to get rid of it. Carpet Dry-Tech is here to share some of the best methods to remove ink from your carpet fibers.

Can Hairspray Remove Ink Stains?

While this may seem like an odd tool to help you remove ink from your carpet, the chemicals that are found in hairspray can prove to be useful in removing ink of all shades from your carpet fibers. You may use more than one can as you work to get it out of your carpet, but you will simply spray the ink generously with the hairspray. The chemicals quickly work to soften the ink and you are able to blot it out of the fibers. Make sure you aren’t scrubbing the carpet as this can cause damage to the carpet fibers. Also, you should be using a clean, white cloth to avoid any color transfer from a colored cloth during the cleaning process.

Can Rubbing Alcohol Erase Ink from Carpets?

Sometimes, the ink that you are trying to remove is from a permanent marker like a sharpie marker. In this case, you may want to turn to rubbing alcohol to get the job done. Just like the previous method, avoid scrubbing the stain to avoid it spreading to a larger area of your carpet. After you have removed all the ink from your carpet, make sure you follow this up with lukewarm water to remove any of the rubbing alcohol remaining in your carpet.

Will Dishwashing Detergent Clean Ink from Carpet?

If you have found ink on your carpet from washable markers or rollerball ink pens, you can remove them a little easier because these inks are water based. However, even though they say they are washable, if you don’t clean them up right away, they can still cause staining to your carpet. Common dishwashing soap can be a helpful tool in removing these inks from your carpet. Simply mix it with warm water and then dab the stain with it to remove it completely from your carpet.

Can You Use Shaving Cream on Carpet Stains?

Surprisingly enough, you can also use shaving cream to help you remove any ink stains from your carpet. Put the shaving cream directly on the stain and watch it foam up. Add water to rinse and then a shop vac to suck up all the moisture in the carpet. It is usually effective the first time you do it, but you can repeat those steps again if the stain isn’t completely gone.

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If you have ink on your carpet and are having a difficult time removing it, you can turn to the pros at Carpet Dry-Tech to get rid of it for good. Call us today!