How to remove ballpoint pen stains from clothes at home

Ballpoint pens are a common item in the life of any person. Therefore, everyone at least once in their life has encountered the fact that paste flows out of them, contaminating the most inappropriate object (expensive clothes, furniture, fabric, paper, etc.) or a child, while playing, drew something with this very pen in the wrong place . Therefore, any economic person should be able to remove ink from most surfaces, because sooner or later they will have to face this problem. So, is it possible to remove ballpoint pen marks from any surface? Of course, this possibility exists for almost all materials. If you act correctly, select a detergent depending on the type of surface, you can not only save the necessary item, but also significantly save on cleaning, because cleaning specialists will charge a lot of money for their services. So, let's look at ways to clean ballpoint pen marks from the most popular materials.

How to remove pen marks correctly

“Clean”: the article contains more than 40 recipes for removing ink from pens!

Don't delay! It is easier to remove fresh stains than old ones.
Remove any remaining ink. If the stain is still wet, blot up the excess with a paper towel. Any ink stain must be removed before washing, otherwise the paste will stain other areas of the clothing.
Protect neighboring areas. Take paraffin and Vaseline in equal parts. Melt the composition in a water bath and stir. Dip a cotton swab into the mixture and circle the stain with it so that the mixture soaks through the fabric. When the paraffin on the clothes has hardened, start removing the stain. Then the remaining paraffin is removed by ironing the problem area with a warm iron through blotting paper and toilet paper. The paper needs to be changed several times.
Collect excess stain remover. Before removing, place thick paper under the stain with potato starch sprinkled on it, which will absorb excess liquid and prevent the ink from spreading. This method, by the way, replaces the paraffin from the previous recipe.
Test the product. Each selected product must be tested on an inconspicuous area of clothing or item.
Move towards the center. When treating stains, start from the edges of the stain and gradually move to the center. This way you will avoid streaks along the edges of the stain.
Protect your hands and nasopharynx. Many stain removers have a strong smell and can even leave a chemical burn on the skin. Wear rubber gloves. Open the window or go outside.
Wash as usual. After removing the stain, clothes must be rinsed to remove any remaining product and then washed in a machine or by hand.

All recipes are divided in the article according to method of application. You can use tips from one section for other cases. For example, apply tips for silk when washing cotton. It is important to be logical and not to overdo it by choosing a stronger stain remover. So, stain removers with chlorine should not be used for colored items. Etc.

Scotch tape, eraser

One of the simplest and most effective methods for removing ink stains is to use tape and an eraser. They work great with paste left on the skin.

How to use:

Firmly stick a strip of tape to the problem area and then tear it off.
Go over this area with an eraser in the same way as when erasing a pencil.

If this method is not enough, it will simplify the task for the following means.

Express methods

How to remove a ballpoint pen stain from clothes quickly, using improvised means?

Disinfectant, perfume. In a public place, use a disinfectant wipe or hand sanitizer. They are alcohol-based and can clean ink. One “but” - try not to smear the dirt.
Salt. Sprinkle salt on the stain. After 15 minutes, shake off and wash.
Salt + lemon juice. Sprinkle the stain generously with salt and then apply lemon juice. Both can be easily purchased at your local supermarket.
Hair fixation spray. Spray on the stain. When the varnish has dried, remove any residue by washing the item or wiping the dirty area with a damp cloth.
Cosmetic cream. Recipe for leather products. Lubricate the stain with any cosmetic cream. After the paste has dissolved, wash the item with soap.
Nail polish remover. Wipe off the dirt with a cotton swab dipped in Marigold.
Treat the stain with dishwashing gel.

Always have hand sanitizer on hand. Let's take advantage of its properties!

Vinegar

Using vinegar is an effective way to restore any item to its original appearance. But it is not suitable for delicate fabrics, as it can damage them.

How to reduce ink:

Heat the acid to 60°C.
Treat all traces with it for 15 minutes.
Wash clothes.

In the same way, a mixture of acetone and alcohol is used, the proportions of which must be equal.

Ancient recipes for ballpoint pen inks and pastes

Our grandmothers successfully cleaned fresh stains with ammonia 10% (1 teaspoon) and soda (1 teaspoon) diluted in a glass of warm water.
Fresh spots-2. A strong solution of citric or oxalic acid (5-20 grams per glass of warm water) is also effective.
Old stains are removed with slightly heated vinegar: immerse the stained area in acid several times in a row until the ink disappears.
Difficult to remove stains on undyed fabrics. Use a solution of bleach (3 parts), washing soda (2 parts), water (100 parts). The components are mixed and allowed to settle. Then the water is removed from the sediment and used.
Difficult stain to remove - 2. Recipe for undyed fabrics. You will need 5-10 grams of hydrosulfite per glass of water. Heat the solution to 50-60 degrees. Dip the contaminated area into it several times. Repeat until the ink disappears completely.

After removing the stain, the clothes must be thoroughly rinsed to remove any remaining product and then washed in warm water.

Fresh spots

How to remove a fresh ballpoint pen stain from clothes? The ink is considered fresh if no more than an hour has passed since contamination.

Absorbents . These include substances with a porous structure: talc, tooth powder, crushed chalk, starch, baby powder, white clay (kaolin). Sprinkle one of these powders onto the affected area and let it soak in for 15-20 minutes. Shake off the rest. Repeat if necessary.
Medical alcohol . Soak a cotton pad generously in alcohol and apply to the ink mark for 2-3 minutes. Change the cotton pad to a clean one. Repeat several times. Alcohol actively dissolves the ballpoint pen paste, and cotton wool absorbs it. This method saves medical gowns - doctors carry a pen in their pocket, often staining the snow-white fabric.

School and office shirts suffer most often

Milk

Regular milk does the job perfectly. It easily removes ink marks from your favorite clothes, making them beautiful again.

How to clean:

Heat the milk and put the item in it.
Remove after 30 minutes, peel and wash.

The use of yogurt will be no less effective. If there is one, then you need to apply it to all the necessary points for 15 minutes, then simply wash the clothes.

Old stains

How to remove old ballpoint pen ink stains from clothes? If the ink has already dried, you will need more aggressive home recipes. I recommend pre-soaking the stain by generously moistening it with fresh lemon juice and leaving for 30 minutes. Then choose the product you will use to clean the paste:

Undyed (“white”) fabrics

I say “undyed” because some “white” fabrics can also be lightened. We are talking about materials in light shades: beige, milk, caramel, champagne, etc. - these fabrics are also dyed, but in noble pastel shades. At the same time, they can easily be damaged by bleaching the stain with bleach or another paint-destructive product.

Ammonia 10%. Dissolve 5 ml of ammonia in 200 ml of water. Dampen a cotton ball and saturate the stain with the solution.
Hydrogen peroxide 3% + ammonia 10%. Mix 2 parts peroxide and 1 part ammonia. Apply to the stain for 20 minutes.
Acetone + ammonia 10%. Proportions 1:1. Heat slightly in a water bath. Wet the stain generously or dip the contaminated area into the solution. After 10 minutes, place a thin stack of napkins under the stain, cover the top with 2-3 layers and iron with an iron set to the delicate setting.
Salt + lemon juice. Sprinkle the affected area thickly with fine salt (talcum powder, chalk, white clay, starch). Moisten generously with fresh lemon juice. Rub the mixture into the fabric. Wait 10-15 minutes and shake off the product. Evaluate the result. Repeat if necessary.
Oxalic acid. Helps remove ink quickly. Lightly heat the acid in a water bath. Treat the stain with a cotton pad. Don't forget to wear rubber gloves! When the ink lightens, wash the product.

Ammonia

You will need a small bottle of ammonia. It will help you quickly get rid of pen marks from fabric.

What do you need:

Dilute ammonia (tbsp) in water (200 ml), heat.
Moisten any clean rag with the solution and apply it to the desired point.
Iron the areas.
Run a classic wash.

This substance is suitable for white things, and shows the greatest effectiveness when working with cotton or linen.

Kids' things

How to remove a ballpoint pen stain from children's clothing? Safe, natural recipes will do. You can use the following components:

salt;
soda;
citric acid, juice;
talc, starch, baby powder, kaolin, chalk;
vinegar;
fermented milk products, warm milk;
mustard powder.

All methods are in this article - read detailed descriptions, press the “F3” key to find the right word. Or use special recipes:

Sunflower (olive) oil. Heat the product in a water bath. Rub into the stain. Wash with dish gel.
Cornstarch + milk. Mix starch with milk until you get a paste. Immediately, before the starch has settled, apply “sour cream” to the stain. Cover with plastic and leave overnight. In the morning, shake off the remaining paste and wash.
White wine vinegar + cornstarch. Dampen the stain with vinegar. Thickly apply a paste made from vinegar and starch. After a few hours, shake off any remaining mixture and wash.

The same methods are suitable for clothes worn by allergy sufferers. Perhaps, except for lemon juice, but even that is unlikely.

Glycerin with alcohol

A popular option for cleaning clothes from “drawings” is with a ballpoint pen. It can also be dangerous for delicate items, but it allows you to remove ink extremely effectively and quickly.

How to apply:

Mix both components in equal quantities.
Treat all blue stripes, scrubbing them vigorously.

All that remains is to wash the item in the usual way. It is recommended to add conditioner to avoid the presence of unpleasant odors.

From the human body

Delicate products are useful - for cleansing the delicate skin of children, as well as more aggressive ones in order to remove paste that has become ingrained into the skin. If some time has passed, it is advisable to steam your dirty hands in warm water, and then remove the paste.

Baby wipes (especially bactericidal ones). Gently but persistently rub the stain until it disappears.
Lather with a dish sponge or use a soft brush. Rub the paste mark.
Lemon juice, any vinegar 9%. Soak a cotton swab with juice and remove the ink mark.
A slice of lemon, tomato. Rub the stain directly with the pulp.
Cologne, alcohol, aftershave lotion. Apply to stain. Rub with a cotton swab.
Acetone, nail polish remover, any solvent, gasoline, kerosene.
"Whiteness", other chlorine bleaches. Soak a cotton swab in the product and remove the ink stain.

After removing the ink, you must rinse off any remaining product that was used to remove it. If the product was aggressive, lubricate the area with baby cream.

What not to do and why?

Basic prohibitions:

Do not use hot water to remove ink stains. It will lead to them being sealed and it will be difficult to deal with them.
Do not try to scrub off the mark from the pen with metal brushes. They are not able to penetrate deep into the surface, but will only scratch it.
Painted products should not be treated with acetone or other caustic solvents; they can cause the base color to fade.
Caustic alkalis are not suitable for most surfaces. They will not remove the ink, but will cause significant damage to the product.

Interior

Experienced Cleaners confidently recommend Magic melamine sponges. According to reviews, this miracle product removes any stains from furniture, allowing you to achieve pristine cleanliness for hard surfaces. Try!

Dolls

What girl can resist if her favorite doll is going to the ball? Of course, new bright makeup will decorate the beauty even more! But after the ball, everyday life begins, when far from flawless makeup refuses to wash off the doll’s face. Let's help our daughter's favorite wash clean.

Liquid for removing eyelash extensions. Dampen a cotton swab and wipe off the ink.
Domestos + table vinegar 70%. You will need 1 teaspoon of each component. Soak a cotton pad in the solution and gently wipe off the paste. If the stain is old, you need to make a “compress” by applying a moistened cotton pad and wrapping it with polyethylene on top. The doll is placed in a warm place and left for 1-24 hours.
"Ugresol" (pharmacy remedy for acne). It is used by collectors of doll antiques. The product is very effective. But, girls, what is included in this medicine, since it even copes with old ink? I don’t understand... Post in the comments!
Medical alcohol. Gently wipe off the ink.

Act with pinpoint precision! These products easily wash off factory doll makeup and paint.

Fridge

Cleaning children's art from the refrigerator (Of course, children's art! How else will the paste get on the refrigerator??) using household products will help:

Acetone, nail polish remover. Soak a cotton swab in the liquid and carefully, moving strictly along the mark of the pen, clean off the paste. Acetone can damage the paint, removing the gloss or even getting to the metal. Be careful.
Hair fixation spray. Spray any brand of varnish onto the stain. We want a small puddle to form. After a few seconds, wipe off any remaining ink with a rag. They even say that a cheaper product cleans paste better.
French perfume. The recipe came across on the forum. The girl claims that only this product was able to clean her favorite refrigerator. Shall we believe it?

There are recipes for different colored inks!

Plastic: table, window sill and more

The recipe will save any plastic product: phone case, plastic window sill, furniture parts, and other things. So…

School eraser. Helps get rid of fresh dirt.
Baking soda. Wet the sponge with water. Dip it in soda so that some sticks. Apply to the stain and leave for a few minutes. Use a clean sponge to wipe off the remaining soggy paste. I think you can easily use dish detergent instead of baking soda.
Match. Dip the head of a match in water and rub the stain like a pencil. When the ink disappears, wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
Alcohol + vegetable oil. Mix the ingredients and wipe the stain. After 15 minutes, remove any remaining product with a soapy rag. Then wipe the surface clean.
Gel for moisturizing fingers. This tool is used by office workers to work with a large number of papers when counting money. Sold in stationery stores. Apply a little gel to a napkin (wet or dry), gently and quickly wipe off the dirt. The gel dissolves pen and stamp ink from both hard surfaces and the skin of the hands.

Helpful information

Tips for removing pens from different surfaces:

The older the stain, the more aggressive the composition should be to remove it. When washing things, a stain remover must be added to the powder.
When trying to remove a fresh stain, the cleaner should be applied to a cotton swab or napkin, and not to the dirty surface itself. Old pen marks are soaked completely.
Gel pens lend themselves well to removal with fatty solutions, such as oil or cream. However, such compositions cannot be used on fabrics.

Gel pen

How to remove ink stain from a ballpoint gel pen? To remove ink from a gel pen, use the following means:

whitening toothpaste;
table vinegar 9%;
shaving gel (foam);
laundry soap;
lemon juice or acid;
hydrogen peroxide 3%.

All recipes can be easily found on this page by pressing the “F3” key on your computer and typing the desired word in the window that appears.

We have sprays, pencils, soap and other household products at our disposal.

Review. Ready-made products from the store

How to remove ballpoint pen stains from clothes? Read the product review!

Oxi Stain Remover;
Roll-on stain remover San Syti (Sun City);
Vanish (Vanish);
Amvay (Amway);
Sano (Sano);
"ASE";
"White";
Antipyatin soap;
stain remover liquid Dr. Clean Steel Remover;
stain remover Dr. Beckmann (not suitable for black paste);
Arenas product (also suitable for black paste);
stain remover Paterra (Paretta).

The product in the form of a pencil should completely cover the stain. The spray was sprayed over the entire surface of the contamination. Leave for 10 minutes (or for the time indicated in the instructions). Blot the stain with paper. If there is ink left on the napkin, this indicates a positive reaction. Wash the item in the washing machine without adding other items to the drum, otherwise the ink may stain other clothes.

Lemon juice

As a rule, freshly squeezed citrus juice is used to clean white items. However, this should be done carefully so as not to leave new stains on them.

How to clean an item:

Squeeze the juice from one lemon, mix with salt to obtain a thick paste.
Apply to ink strips for half an hour.
Wash clothes.

The exposure time depends on how old the stain is. It may deviate from the specified value within 15 minutes.

Tips from the forums

How to remove pen stains from clothes using proven tips? This section contains advice from existing women's forums. All recipes have been tested by experienced Cleaners:

salt + lemon juice (acid);
solvent B-646. Carefully handle the ink mark (so as not to get it on a clean fabric);
regular “Fairy” is an indispensable thing for washing school shirts;
lemon juice. Ideal for wool (e.g. school jackets and trousers, thick jackets);
laundry soap. Saves synthetics;
"Fairy" + alcohol. Removes fresh stains from pens and markers;
kefir. Soak the stain overnight;
alcohol (denatured alcohol) + hydrogen peroxide 3%. First, treat with alcohol (or denatured alcohol), then remove the stains with peroxide;
table vinegar 9% + ethyl alcohol. Mix in equal parts;
vinegar 9% (10 parts) + ethyl alcohol (4 parts) + glycerin (1 part);
borax solution 5% + alcohol;
hairspray + laundry soap. First, treat the ink mark with varnish, then rub it with laundry soap. After the stain disappears, wash;
Eucalyptus oil. Lubricate the stain with a cotton swab. Repeat if necessary.

Video. A selection of master classes

How to remove a ballpoint pen or ink stain from clothes - watch a selection of video tutorials. Various lessons from video “sorcerers” will help you choose the appropriate recipe.

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Salt

In this method you will need a ready-made soap solution. It will act as an amplifier of the effect. Salt will easily corrode old stains, relieving the owner of the problem.

What to do:

Wet the ink marks with soapy water.
Sprinkle them with salt and wait about two hours.
Wipe the area to be treated with a dry cloth and rinse.

You can also sprinkle the item with salt for a few days without using soap. Then you just need to collect all the grains and wipe with a cotton swab soaked in glycerin or turpentine.

So…

Dear Clean! From now on, let ink only be in notes left in the morning for a sleeping wife by her beloved husband or your child. School shirts, art on the sofa/wallpaper will no longer shock you - now you can cope with any adventure of a ballpoint pen.

Dear Clean! Let your loved ones give you only positive emotions! ❤

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