Ink stains? This is how you remove ink stains effectively!

So far, it’s not a health problem yet, but if I can’t manage to clean the printer ink stain from my mom’s new embroidered tablecloth, it just might become one! While browsing the internet recently, we were amused by a post in which a certain young lady on a discussion forum was asking for advice on how to clean ink stains.

We do not know how the whole story ended, and we can only speculate whether the girl managed to remove the stain, or whether she had to compensate her mother by helping around the house, or perhaps with a new tablecloth. One thing, however, we know for certain. Although you probably no longer have a first-grader at home, ink accidents happen commonly, even to us adults. So if something similar has also "happened" to you while handling the printer, or more precisely the ink cartridge, read the following lines. This way, you can remove ink stains without much stress and completely effectively.

Act now!

In the event of spilled ink, it definitely won’t pay off to adopt the attitude expressed by the proverb “morning is wiser than evening,” so start dealing with the problem immediately. You will achieve the best results before the ink stains dry completely. And how should you proceed with that? Don't worry, it's nothing complicated.First, try to absorb as much ink as possible from the carpet, tablecloth, textile, or clothing. Use paper towels for this. Concentrated alcohol has proven to be an effective means of eliminating ink stains. Soak a cotton pad in such alcohol, for example, and use circular motions to try to remove as much ink from the stain as possible. After applying alcohol, try cleaning the remaining ink residue with a damp cloth.

However, it often happens that the above procedure is not sufficient to completely remove ink stains. Then repeat the entire process once more and, at the end, help yourself by applying Persil Universal Gel or Persil Color Gel to the stain. After the product has been absorbed, wash the soiled textile or garment according to the specific recommendations of the textile manufacturer.

What about dried stains?

The answer is simple. You don't have to give up even on dried stains, and you can also try to remove them. Removing dried ink stains will be somewhat more complicated, but there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't give it a try. And how should you proceed this time?

The procedure will be somewhat similar to removing fresh ink stains. First, also try cleaning the stain with alcohol. However, for such stains this will probably not be enough, so soak the clothing (textile, fabric, tablecloth) overnight or at least for several hours in water. Add one of the quality cleaning agents and, after soaking, wash at the highest possible temperature if possible. Repeat the process if necessary.

A few "old wives' tips"

Have you found an ink stain from a cartridge on your clothes, or has printer ink spilled onto your carpet or tablecloth?

Whatever the case, to remove ink you can easily try some of our old wives' tips, and don't be afraid to combine them with each other.

Try to remove ink from the fabric with lemon.Try cutting a lemon in half and rubbing the stain with it. After a short period of action, wash the fabric in the prescribed manner. If unsuccessful, try a more effective alternative. This time, mix lemon juice with a little salt and water, and soak the cloth in this solution. If even this version doesn’t work, try vinegar or baking soda (bicarbonate of soda).

Moisten a paper towel or some clean white cloth with vinegar and gently dab the ink stain. Then finish cleaning the stain with a damp white cloth, or put the soiled fabric in the wash. In the case of baking soda, use a small amount of water to make a thick paste and apply it to the stain. After rinsing with lukewarm water or after washing, the stain should disappear for good.