Inks Stain Removal (Ballpoint, Marker etc.)

Ballpoint pen/ink stains
A wet sponge is used to absorb as much ink as possible. After the stain has been dried in air, it is applied with a hair spray. The stained area is covered with a paper towel at the top and with another one at the bottom. The stain is pushed with the towel placed underneath and is moved into the one placed above the fabric. A stain remover is then applied. The fabric is washed with warm water and is allowed to dry.

Marker Stain Removal

Water based marker stains are cleaned by way of placing the stained area over a dry towel. The stain is dampened with water and blotted with another cloth, hence causing it to be removed. A liquid detergent is then applied to the stain and is applied to remain on the fabric for about 3 to 5 minutes.

The fabric is then washed with water having the highest temperature it can withstand. The entire process is repeated if the attain is not completely removed. Permanent marker stains require a difficult multi-step process to be completely removed.

The fabric is placed over a white towel and is applied with rubbing alcohol. After the stain has been absorbed by the towel, it is washed thoroughly. The same process is repeated first using nail polish remover and then using acetone instead of rubbing alcohol.

A solution of baking soda in water is then applied to the fabric. If the stain continues to remain, it can be treated with a commercial stain stick or a stain gel.

Felt tip pen stains

A paper towel is pushed into the stain to absorb the maximum quantity of ink. Denatured alcohol is applied to the stain using a cotton swab. The fabric is washed. Care should be taken to carry out the process as quickly as possible.

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Red Wine Stains Removal

Remove red wine stain from clothes.

If boiling water is poured over a red wine stain from above, the stain completely vanished provided it is a fresh one. If the stained has dried, it should be soaked in white wine, which serves to bleach the red color. It is then covered with a paste of baking soda, and washed after a few hours stains will vanish completly.

Remove red wine stains from carpets.

The first step involved in removing red wine stains from a carpet is to absorb the excess liquid by a paper towel. A cleaning mixture is prepared by adding carpet shampoo in an amount of 1 teaspoon to a cup full of hydrogen peroxide. A sponge is soaked in this mixture, squeezed and then used to absorb the wine stain. The affected region is then sponged with warm water. A paper towel is used to blot the region in order to dry it.

Remove red wine stains from fiberglass.

After blotting away the excess liquid, the stain is sponged with water followed by the application of a wet spotter, which is prepared by adding one volume each of glycerin and detergent to 8 volumes of water. White vinegar is dropped onto the stained area. A pad soaked in wet spotter is used to cover the affected area and is replaced when it gets soiled. When the stain completely disappears, the pad is removed and the treated region is washed with running water.

Precautions to cleaning red wine stains.

In case of a red wine stain on silk and wool, the sugar deposit left by the wine should immediately be cleaned before it leads to the formation of a permanent stain. The paper towels employed for blotting purpose should be white because colored ones can result in staining the fabric. Scrubbing the stain can result in setting it deeper into the fabric and should therefore be avoided.

Chocolate Stain on Clothing Removel.

The loose chocolate on the garment is removed using a paper towel. A thick past is formed by adding a small amount of water to a detergent powder. A little paste is applied to the chocolate stained fabric.

The detergent paste is made to penetrate the material by means of gentle rubbing. It is allowed to set for about 10 minutes. The fabric is then machine-washed. If the stain has completely disappeared, the fabric is dried.

Otherwise it is again applied with the paste and allowed to set.Another effective method for removing chocolate stains from fabrics is to soak the stained garment in a mixture of bleach, detergent and hot water, followed by rinsing and laundering.

Yet another method involves the application of heavy cream onto the stained area, followed by rinsing and washing. If a chocolate stained garment is applied with white vinegar and then put out in open sunlight for several hours, the stain disappears.

A garment can also be soaked in cold water to get rid of the cocoa stain. A suitable chemical for removing cocoa stains is hydrogen peroxide.As chocolate stains are quite stubborn, the process for removing these stains involves multiple steps, the first of which is to rinse the backside of the stained region with cool water.

Liquid detergent is rubbed on the affected area and is kept applied for about 5 minutes. The garment is soaked in a tub containing cold water for duration of 10 to 15 minutes. After regular intervals, the stained area is rubbed.

After the fabric has been rinsed, it can be made to go through the entire process once again if the stain is still visible. In the end, the stained region can be applied with a stain removing stick, a stain gel or a stain remover spray to remove any oily remains.

Remove Chocolate Stain From the Carpet

In order to remove chocolates stains from a carpet, the first step that should be employed is to remove the maximum possible stuff with hand.

Care must be taken that this step does not serve to increase the stain size. A spoonful of a neutral detergent is added to one-cup warm water. The resulting solution is blotted onto the spot. A cloth dampened with clean water is pressed against the affected area.

A solution of ammonia in water is prepared by adding 1 volume of ammonia to 5 or 8 volumes of plain water.

This mixture is dabbed onto the chocolate spot. The stained area is then dabbed with plain water. The entire process may be repeated.Another method designed to eliminate chocolate stains from carpets is to let the chocolate solidify.

Once the chocolate has hardened, it should be scraped off using a blunt knife or a scraper. The stained area is then directly poured with hot water.

Pouring is continued until the chocolate spot is completely eliminated. A chocolate stain should be dealt with as soon as it is acquired, to avoid the difficulties faced while removing an old cocoa stain.

Lipstick Stain Removals

Lipstick stains on fabric

In order to remove lipstick stains from garments, it is sprayed with a hair spray and wiped it a cloth after a few minutes. This helps remove the stain. Another method that can serve to remove lipstick stains is the use of white toothpaste.

It is rubbed on the stain with ones fingers and is rinsed using cool water. Yet another method that can be employed to remove lipstick stains is the use of Vaseline. Half a teaspoon Vaseline, alternately known as petroleum jelly, is rubbed on a lipstick stain and is allowed to set for about a minute. Liquid detergent is then applied and allowed to set for a while.

It is washed with water with a temperature as high as the material can withstand. The garment should not be dried in the dryer until the stain completely disappears. Removing lipstick stains from silk is relatively easy.

If a piece of scotch tape is placed on the affected area and then removed with a jerk, it removes the lipstick along with it.

If the lipstick stain continues to be visible, a small amount of talcum powder is put on it. As the powder is shaken off, the stain is also removed.

This process may be repeated a number of times to eliminate the spot completely. A commercial product for removing lipstick stains is a stain stick. It is kept applied for several minutes and then washed off.

Using chemicals to remove lipstick stains

Quite an effective method of removing lipstick stains is the use of rubbing alcohol. A terry cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol is used to wipe the stained area. Ammonia can also be employed to eliminate lipstick stains. After blotting the maximum amount of lipstick from the stain, ammonia is applied onto it. The garment is then hand washed with warm water and soap.