Scotch-Brite™ Stain Removal Guide

This stain removal guide will cover most of the spills and splashes that occur as part of our everyday lives. But if you have a great stain removal tip we have not mentioned, please contact us. We would love to hear from you, so your comments and feedback are most welcome.

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Ink

Ink - General

(Carpets/ Upholstery)

Ink spots and stains are a challenge, primarily because ink spreads. If you always remember to keep the stain contained, this will make your job much easier. Your first step is to create a ‘ring-fence’ around the ink spot. Water will work, but the best thing to use is a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia (50/50).

Leave out the ammonia if you are cleaning a natural fabric such as wool, cotton, linen or silk as it can damage them.

Once the ink spot is surrounded, apply a solvent to dissolve the ink but don’t allow the ink to  spread. Take an eyedropper and keep the ink in the middle with your peroxide fence. Repeat this process until the ink is gone. Blot or dry vacuum to keep it from getting too wet.

Ink – Ballpoint pen
    
(Fabrics)

Dab lightly with either methylated spirits or grease solvent, a cotton wool bud is ideal for this purpose. Wash as usual.  Spray with hair spray, then wash as usual.  Works wonderfully on men's dress shirts.

Ink – Felt tip pen
    
(Fabrics)

Dab lightly with either methylated spirits or grease solvent and wash as usual.

(Wallpaper)

Dab carefully with neat liquid detergent or methylated spirits.

Ink – Marking
    
(Fabrics)

The very nature of this product makes stains very hard to remove. Apply a little vegetable oil to prevent the ink drying into the fabric, then dab with a stain remover.

Ink – Permanent
    
(Fabrics)

Dab with methylated spirits over absorbent pad then wash in detergent.