How To Remove Ink Stains From Carpet

  • April 16, 2009
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Don’t cry over spilled ink. Get the stains out of your carpeting with this method.

You Will Need

  • A spray lubricant like WD-40
  • Soapy water
  • A sponge
How To Remove Ink Stains From Carpet: Spray it

Step 1: Spray it

Spray the stain with a lubricant like WD-40, available in hardware stores.

How To Remove Ink Stains From Carpet: Let it sit

Step 2: Let it sit

Let it sit for a few minutes, and then gently sponge with warm, soapy water.

How To Remove Ink Stains From Carpet: Rinse

Step 3: Rinse

Rinse with warm water.

How To Remove Ink Stains From Carpet: Fluff

Step 4: Fluff

Let it dry completely before fluffing the fibers with your fingers.

The expression “red-letter day” comes from the 18th-century practice of marking important days on the calendar in red ink.

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