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Remove Ink Stains From Carpet
by Steven Gillman
One of the best solvents you can use to remove ink stains from carpet is
also one of the cheapest: rubbing alcohol. It works better if it is 90%
isopropyl alcohol, but there is no danger in trying the ones that are
70% if that's what you have available. Whichever you use, remember that
ink stain removal is always easier if you treat the stains quickly. Just
follow the steps below.
1. Apply rubbing alcohol to a white cotton cloth and dab the stain
carefully, so you don't spread the ink. Don't ever pour rubbing alcohol
on your carpet!
2. Vaccuum it out after a few minutes using a shop-vac. Alternately, you
can blot it up carefully, using a clean white cloth. Don't rub the
stain!
3. Repeat the process until you completely remove the ink stains from
the carpet, or until you get no more transfer to the cloth. In the
latter case it may not be possible to get all of the stain out. At this
point, you can try a commercial cleaning solvent, although it is
unlikely you'll get much more of the stain.
When you use a solvent other than water to remove ink stains from
carpet, or any stains, be sure to rinse the area with water, and then
extract it. Vacuuming out the water is quicker and less likely to damage
your carpet, but a clean white cloth can also be used to blot the
moisture. Repeat the rinsing and extraction once or twice.
Finally, remove moisture from the area quickly. There may still be some
ink hiding deep in the fibers. Quick drying prevents stains from wicking
to the surface of the carpet and becoming visible again. Plain white
paper towels work well to get the last of the water out, and a fan left
blowing on the area will complete the process.
About the author
Steve Gillman has worked in the carpet cleaning industry for years. For
more carpet-care information, and specific stain-by-stain removal
instructions, visit
www.HowToRemoveCarpetStains.com
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