

What should you do when a pen breaks? Or you forget to take a pen out of your pocket before you sit on the couch? It is pretty easy to wash ink off of hands, but what happens when ink gets on your carpet? Whether the ink is from a pen, marker, or receipt we’ll share the best ways to get ink stains out of carpet.
As with all cleaning techniques, do a spot removal test on an inconspicuous area of the carpet or upholstery to make sure the spot cleaning does not fade, stain or damage.
Why Does Ink Stain?
Ink stains can be more difficult to eradicate than other stains because ink is literally made of dyes intended to stain something. Ink can be either liquid or paste and water based or oil based.In addition to dyes, ink often contains:
Types Of Ink Stains
There are a few different types of ink that create different kinds of ink stains:
Each type of stain from ink requires a different approach to remove it, so be sure to consider the surface you’re working with before you try anything.
How To Remove Ball Point Ink Stains From Carpet
If you have natural-fiber carpet, follow these steps to remove the ink stain:
How To Remove Permanent Ink Stains From Carpet
Permanent inks include Sharpies and gel pens
How To Remove Water-Based Ink Stains From Carpet
Water based ink stains include rollerball pens and washable markers.
By acting quickly and using the right cleaning methods, you can remove most types of ink from most surfaces and fabric. Need more stain and cleaning tips? See the COIT Stain Guide and the COIT blog. For videos on how to remove ink stains from carpet click here.