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how to remove bic ball pen ink
« on: July 22, 2008, 08:46:23 am »
Hi all,

wondered if anyone knows how I can get ink out of trousers and carpet ::)

I did the washing and didnt take out pen from pocket, folded up trousers put them on the carpet I now have ink on carpet and trousers.

I have tried vanish and its having none of it.


Can anyone help before my wife spots it ?


Ian
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markpowell

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Re: how to remove bic ball pen ink
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2008, 08:53:23 am »
Oh No not the "VANISH". :o :o
mark
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windowwashers

Re: how to remove bic ball pen ink
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2008, 08:59:31 am »
Quote from: markpowell on July 22, 2008, 08:53:23 am
Oh No not the "VANISH". :o :o
mark

teach me for doing the washing I guess, but I really have to find an answer, as the carpet is new as are the trousers  :-X
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markpowell

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Re: how to remove bic ball pen ink
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2008, 09:18:38 am »
This stain is now likely to be permanent, it may be worth trying to find a local cc on here to come and have a look.
Mark
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windowwashers

Re: how to remove bic ball pen ink
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2008, 09:21:01 am »
Quote from: markpowell on July 22, 2008, 09:18:38 am
This stain is now likely to be permanent, it may be worth trying to find a local cc on here to come and have a look.
Mark
bedford

Permanent is not an option it is only the size of a 2 pence piece
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davep

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Re: how to remove bic ball pen ink
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2008, 09:44:25 am »
It most prob is permanent as if the Vanish doesn't work its as if its put a laminate over it  :-\
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gwrightson

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Re: how to remove bic ball pen ink
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2008, 11:07:34 am »

some people do give up easily ;)

get your local c/c in , their is a chance he can remove and at the worst should be able to improve.

geoff
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who ever said dont knock before u try ,i never tried dog crap but i know i wouldnt like  haha

Fred Gullan

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Re: how to remove bic ball pen ink
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2008, 06:11:30 pm »
The vanish may have knackered it but if you cant get hold of a local carpet cleaner try surgical spirit or methylated spirit and blot  do not rub do not over apply.

Fred
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lands

Re: how to remove bic ball pen ink
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2008, 06:16:39 pm »
If its a light carpet then sodium metabisulphate will do the job
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KLEEN-ZONE

Re: how to remove bic ball pen ink
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2008, 06:28:51 pm »
From Prochems guide:

Ink (Ball Point)
Apply Solvex and blot and note if ink is readily
released. If so, this indicates a solvent soluble
dye. Repeat as needed. Blot, do not rub, to avoid spreading spot. If stain
persists, apply Citrus Gel (or Stain Pro for water-based inks). Rinse
thoroughly with water and blot until dry. Note:All inks are not the same
and different approaches may have to be evaluated.
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timbo22

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Re: how to remove bic ball pen ink
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2008, 06:44:04 pm »
Hi mate,
The was something called Quick Dryer back in the old shampooing days, used to get pen out. Try your local janitoral suppliers.
Tim.
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Len Gribble

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Re: how to remove bic ball pen ink
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2008, 07:12:01 pm »
Been toying around with a permanent marker on a Berber and an 80/20 with Craftex multisolv ph is a bit high but it worked, (and it cheap £8.58 5lts) didn’t on a terry towel will try Prochem tomorrow.

Len
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