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Old 01-12-2014, 08:28 PM
 
Location: NW Indiana
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Hi, kids! It's hard to believe the weekend is done and it's time to welcome
a new week. Scroll on down for Today's Tip!


REMOVING INK STAINS


If you've managed to stain upholstery or carpet with ink, it's important to treat the spot as soon as possible, before it has a chance to set in. Here's what to do:
  • Take a clean toothbrush and dip it in some rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol).
  • Shake off the excess alcohol and then very gently brush the ink spot.
  • Then take a clean, dry cloth and gently blot (don't rub) the stain to pick up the ink.
  • Repeat if necessary.
You can use this same technique on some garments. Try it in an inconspicuous place first to make sure it won't harm the fabric.

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Old 01-12-2014, 08:32 PM
 
Location: South Central Texas
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Great tip! Thanks Pam!
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Old 01-12-2014, 08:33 PM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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Gonna to make an ink stain first. Then I will report back

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You can use this same technique on some garments. Try it in an inconspicuous place first to make sure it won't harm the fabric.
I am afraid that a garment with an ink stain is already harmed. Badly.
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Old 01-12-2014, 09:43 PM
 
Location: The Wild Wild West
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Good tip Pam. Can I do the same to my shirts. Some of my shirts look like they came from the Swiss cheese factory where I've cut out all the stains. The holes are okay during the summer as they let the cool air in from the hot weather, but in the winter I have to wear a coat to hide them...
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Old 01-12-2014, 10:48 PM
 
Location: Dallas TX & AL Gulf Coast
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Another good tip for ink stains, PJ! So, it's alcohol in addition to toothpaste (Nov tip)... good to know we have options! Like I stated back then, the only one I'd ever heard about for ink was hairspray which sort of works!

Happy Monday, All!

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Old 01-13-2014, 02:14 AM
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That tip is spot on.
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Old 01-13-2014, 02:30 AM
 
Location: SW France
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Great tip- just hope I don't have to put it to the test.

Um, I did have to get ketchup stains out last week.

It came out well with one of those carpet shampoo packs.
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Old 01-13-2014, 05:14 AM
 
Location: In a chartreuse microbus
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Yes, just one more thing that alcohol is good for. Been using it around the house for years. Thanks PJ!
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Old 01-13-2014, 05:27 AM
 
Location: Kanada ....(*V*)....
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Good morning Pam what an interesting tip Never heard about this one.
Have a good Monday
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Old 01-13-2014, 05:50 AM
 
Location: Hermoso y tranquilo Panamá
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What a nifty tip. I've never heard about this before, but definitely will keep in mind.
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