How Do You Remove A Ballpoint Pen Ink Stain?
So you’re in a big meeting or about to give a speech and suddenly, you’re covered in ink. Ballpoint pens do leak and sometimes pop open. It happens. But don’t panic. A few easy steps can help you get rid of those unwanted pen stains. If the stain is still wet, blot it with the damp cloth, removing whatever you can. Do not rub, which will only further stain the material. Lay the clothing on the towel and dab the stain with rubbing alcohol, using the clean, dry cloth. Using a few sheets of paper towels, apply pressure to the damp stain, hopefully absorbing the ink. Re-dab with alcohol and repeat. Rinse with warm water. If the stain still remains, another technique to try is washing with nail polish remover. Use this just like the rubbing alcohol. Dab with a clean, dry cloth, and absorb with paper towels and rinse. The acetone in the remover should remove the ink. You can also spray hairspray on the stain. Use aerosol or pump. Spray liberally, absorb with paper towels, let it dry and rins
