An ink stain on a fabric couch is never ideal, but luckily it can be removed with simple and inexpensive household items. Whether it was caused by pens or markers, these four ways provide effective ...

Getting an ink stain out of a piece of clothing might seem like a simple task compared to getting permanent marker stains out. However, anyone who has ever accidentally marked themselves with a ...

No matter how you manage to get ink on your clothes or carpet, it’s a pain to remove. But it’s not always impossible — especially if you tackle it right away. Before you toss that ink-stained shirt in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Despite living in a digital world, it can feel more satisfying to put pen to paper — like jotting down a ...

Ballpoint pen marks on clothes are easy to notice even though they are small. In particular, it is more prominent in white shirts and bright clothes, creating a difficult situation. However, if you ...

Blot (don’t rub) the stain with a clean cloth to absorb excess ink before it sets. Dab a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto the stain, allowing it to break down the ink. Rinse thoroughly with cold ...

LEAVING a pen in your pocket is a small oversight that can ruin an entire load of laundry if you’re not careful. Unfortunately, there isn’t a universal solution to this pesky problem as it all depends ...

If you act fast and with the right product and technique your fabric can be saved (Shutterstock) Let us talk stains - ballpoint/biro pen ink stains. Apart from permanent marker and chewing gum stains, ...

Next time an out-of-control pen wreaks havoc on your clothes or furniture and you don't have a spot remover on hand, try a little hairspray. Reader Shelley says it worked wonders after her two-year ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Q. I got ink on the sleeve of ...