How do i get an ink stain out of white carpet?

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The carpet is white and the ink is dark blue, kinda purple.

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  1. bcptm says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    ~Dye the rest of the carpet kinda purple and be more careful in the future.

  2. Johnny P says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    Not gonna happen, sister. Call Empire!

  3. jtj says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    try using oxy clean or hair spray. keep the area damp so that the colour doesn’t set completely

  4. Silly chick says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    White carpet, use bleach! :) I used orange carpet cleaner and it came out of my carpet but if it’s white, bleach it.

  5. patti06902 says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    Scissors.

  6. dot says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    2 words club soda it gets out most stains but blot the stain never rub it

  7. Gordon says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    ummm… one of the best cleaners I have found for ink and dye is (if you can believe it) called "Kaboom!" it works for hair dye and stuff, so it might work pretty well for your ink problem.

  8. guitargurl18 says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    if the carpet is shaggy enough cut it where the stain is to where you wont notice but if it’s short ur out of luck i dont know white out or spray paint! sorry im a redneck! lol

  9. Trimmer says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    White vinegar

  10. Rjmail says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    Oxyclean would be good to try first. But if it is a very white carpet, you can just you bleach. Try it on a hidden place first (like in the closet), to make sure it doesnt make the spot whiter than the rest of your carpet.

  11. xezandria says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    If the carpet is very white, you can bleach it! Oxy clean or a type of carpet cleaning agent like resolve should help. The best thing to do is try to get it before it sets! Good Luck!

  12. puttladie says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    Did you try oxiclean?

  13. Nell says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    Try a mixture of white vinegar and wool mix.. when we had our carpet put in the carpet guy told us not to bother with commercial carpet cleaners, as this worked just as well and was MUCH cheaper!

  14. Jean B says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    canned hair spray blot it with a towel changing spot on the towel after each bolt

  15. ♥I LOVE JESUS♥ says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    hairspray, let it sit in for atleast 20 min. continue spray then after that take a DAMP cloth and lighty rub at the stain…its not fool proof, but shoudl work fine :)

    Also if it doesn’t work try baby powder, then put some soap on too, then take the damp cloth and rub it in. :)

  16. tyler m says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    use veniger, baking soda, and water
    or
    bleach
    or
    if it is synthetic non plstic bace or non-synthetic (ex. cotton or polyester [non painted types and no nylon]) and you dont care much about the floor underneath if it is stained there is a chem called goof-off it will take most anyhing out.
    or
    if this doesnt work get a dry erase marker (especially if it is sharpy) and write on the spot, proceed to scrub afterward (the chems in the dry erace will generally disolve any non toxic prmanent marker) ****i have not tried this on carpet but it has worked on other stuff****

  17. Nathalie D says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    For Ink Stain Removal
    Oh, no! You just pulled out your ball point pen and jotted some hasty notes prior to a meeting when you look down and discover that somehow, you managed to graze your white blouse with the business end of the pen. There’s a long black streak of ink smack dab across the bust.

    If you watch commercials on TV, chances are you’ll have seen a similar commercial for the Tide Bleach Pen Gel stick. The commercial reminds me of the old game show where the host asks the audience if someone has something uncommon or bizarre in their pocket or purse – like "Does anyone have a dirty white sock with them today?"

    In this case, after the lady has discovered the ink stain on her blouse, she reaches into her purse and pulls out the bleach gel pen and effectively removes the stain just moments before getting up to speak. No many of us are that prepared but it’s good to know there is a product that might work in cases like that.

    Homemade Ink Stain Remover Recipe
    There’s another product that’s been around a long time carried by Redox Brands. It’s Biz Stain Activated Booster and it works well on ink stains and other set in stains. Some stain removal experts recommend a brew of Biz and boiling water.

    Be sure you do NOT try this on any fabric that cannot be washed with hot water.

    3/4 to 1 cup Biz
    2 gallons or more of water
    Bring to boil
    Use your largest stainless steel pot, stock or soup kettle. Fill to about 3 inches from the top with water and bring to a boil. Stir in 3/4 to 1 cup of Biz. When it is dissolved, turn the heat to simmer and drop your ink stained blouse or other washable garment into the simmering pot.

    Allow to "cook" at a simmer for about an hour, then turn the burner off and let the whole thing cool. After the brew has cooled, pour the whole thing into your clothes washer and run the fabric through a normal wash cycle. By "normal" we mean the wash cycle recommended by the clothing manufacturer.

    Environmentally Friendly Ink Stain Removers
    There are plenty of stain removers that fall into this category including:

    Butter
    Cornstarch
    Milk
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Shortening
    Sandpaper
    Toothpaste
    Vinegar
    Wow! That’s a boatload of environmentally friendly stain removers and also things that you have around the house. No need to rush to the store to buy an expensive, commercially prepared product or chemical.

    It’s always better with butter! If you get an ink stain on light colored vinyl like some book bags, totes or a purse, rub the stain with butter and sit it in a sunny place – preferably out of doors for a couple of days. The oil in the butter will soften the stain, then the combination of salt and sunlight works wonders on drawing the ink stain out. You might try this on other fabrics as well, such as cotton or denims. When you launder the material, work liquid detergent into the oil left by the butter.

    Cornstarch And Milk? How corny can you get! Yes, it’s true. Mix cornstarch with milk to make a paste. Put the paste on the ink stain and let it dry, then brush it off. This works on carpets and you can just vacuum up the dried paste; hopefully, all of the ink stain will be vacuumed up. If not, repeat the process.

    Alcohol – Not Just a Breakfast Drink? Hah, just kidding. We’re talking about rubbing alcohol anyway and it’s good for what ails you in the ink stain removal department. This is advice for washable fabrics. Dip the stain in rubbing alcohol to saturate; work in a few drops of liquid detergent (dish or laundry) and rub together with your fingers to loosen the ink stain. Then launder the item according to manufacturer’s recommendation.

    The Many Uses For Toothpaste! I’ve always favored paste over gel style toothpastes and in researching stain removal, I’ve uncovered a whole new use for toothpaste. Again, using the white paste variety instead of gel, toothpaste is great for removing ink stains from washable fabrics, etc. Just apply the toothpaste to the stain and rub between your knuckles. Then run though a wash cycle.

    Sandpaper For Ink Stains? Now That’s A Rub! It is if you’ve got an ink stain on your suede leather jacket! All leather clothing is expensive to dry clean so it’s worth a try to spot clean stains when it’s possible. For an ink stain in a conspicuous place on your suede jacket or pants or shoes, use a fine grain sandpaper and, using a light tough, gently buff the stain. Then dip an old toothbrush in white vinegar and lightly scrub the stain, allow to dry. Using a suede brush or a clean old toothbrush, brush the suede to roughen up the nap.

    Steps For Ink Stain Removal
    The Cardinal Rule for removing ink stains is to work fast and attack the stain before it has a chance to absorb into the fibers of the fabric. That’s not always possible – you don’t normally carry the stain removing pen in your pocket or purse. We’ve given you several ideas for commercial and environmentally friendly ink stain removing. Here are a couple more that don’t exactly fall into those two categories but are still common solutions to removing ink stains from fabric.

    Hair Spray:
    When that ink stain appears magically on your blouse, shoes, or other light colored fabric, leather, or vinyl, grab your hair spray and squirt it directly on the stain. Allow it to sit for a moment – don’t let it dry completely out. Then rub with a tissue or paper towel. The ink stains should come off. If not, re-wet with the hair spray and add a few drops of liquid detergent (clear) to the stain. Rub between your fingers, then rinse in lukewarm water.

    Nail Polish Remover:
    Nail polish remover is not something we commonly consider for ink stains on fabric. However, it’s a great alternative for set-in ink stains as it goes right to work at loosening the pigments of the ink and causing them to release into a more soluble form. After you’ve wet the stain with nail polish remover, add a few drops of clear liquid detergent and rub between your fingers. Rinse well and launder to remove traces of the polish remover and ink stains.

  18. EUDORA says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    I have no answer for you… except this. You wrote to my question that you have no heart… That’s really sad!!

    I’m really sorry you could care less about rape victims and such. I pray nothing ever happens to change your mind one day, for I promise you you will care. I feel sorry for you. You must be a child or just sad.

  19. ttigresa says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    Bleach sprayed from a spray bottle (1/2 and 1/2 with water) will work and it’s relatively cheap too. Most other things will give you too much hassle too.

  20. MICKFOLEY says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    WET THE ARE FIRST & USE BAKEING SODA & WHITE VINAGER

    NOT ONLY WILL IT REMOVE STAINS FROM CLOTHS BUT CARPET STAINS AS WELL

    IE: SPILLED DRINK, FOOD STAINS, PET STAINS

    P.S EXTREAME WARNING!!!!!!! DO NOT MIX IN SPRAY BOTTLE ** MUST ! ! ! ** USE SEPRATELY ! ! ! ! ! !

    BAKEING SODA THEN POUR THE WHITE VINAGER ON TOP

  21. musu_hotty says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    use oxy clean and then get a pro to wash he rug.

  22. lisa_charli says:
    August 13, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    I had a fight with my fax machine and got black ink on white burbur (about 1 ft long X 3" wide). As long as you do not let it dry you should be ok with vinegar. Dump and blot over and over until it is gone. May take a good hour or so, but it comes out. Best if you have a (Dirt Devil) spot scrubber or similar wet vac. Just dump the vinegar and suck it up immediately -do not scrub! Do not let it soak into the carpet. As it sits on the top of the carpeting you can see the color lift and grab it with the wet vac!

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