Ballpoint ink stain is probably the stain that I tackle with most frequently. It all started when I was a student, I used to have ballpoint pen ink stains on my uniform almost every day. I’m just thankful the inks stais hadn’t been so hard to remove from my uniforms, or my mother would have been annoyed :p

With a toddler (my son) and a grade schooler (our nanny’s daughter) at home, ballpen ink stains still happen. My son just loves nicking my pen and writing on the sofa, on the wall, and everywhere else.

Removing ballpoint ink stains is quite easy. Here are some ballpoint ink stain removal tricks you might want to try.

How to Remove Ballpoint Ink Stain

• Rub a bar of soap over the ink mark. With a wet cloth, rub over the residue left by the soap. Repeat this procedure until the ink stain fades. Using a cotton ball or a soft cloth, dab some benzene over the stained area. Finally, wipe the area with a dry cloth.
• Pour some methylated spirit or denatured alcohol on a piece of cloth. Rub the ballpoint ink stain gently until it fades. Wash the item in cold water and rinse as usual.
• You can also use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl or ethyl) to remove the stain ballpoint pen ink. Wash the item with soap and lukewarm water.
• For a quick fix, dab the ink stain with eau-de-cologne or nail polish remover. This trick works best when the stain is still fresh.

Simple tricks, aren’t they? There really is no need to fret everytime your favorite shirt or blouse gets written on with a ballpoint pen.

What about you? Do you have other tips on removing ink stains? What about other fab hoousekeeping and organizing tricks? Let the community know by commenting on this post or by emailing me at blog@mommymakeitbetter.com. I’ be so happy to hear from you.