Ballpoint pens are an indispensable household item. Each house and office has at least a few pens. But sometimes, by accident or negligence, the ink is completely out of place. Well, who at least once in his life accidentally did not stain his hands, clothes or even furniture with ink? What about mistakes and blots when writing? So how to erase a pen? And is it possible to completely get rid of traces of ink? The answer is yes, you can delete the inscription.
How to erase a pen from paper?
What to do if it is necessary to correct a mistake, delete a word or part of a text? Of course, you can try to remove the pen with an eraser or blade. But such methods, as a rule, leave obvious traces after themselves.
But there is another way that will help to fix the error almost imperceptibly. So how to erase a pen? For this you will need:
First you need to prepare a special solution. Dissolve several crystals of potassium permanganate in a teaspoon of acetic acid - after dissolving you should get a purple liquid.
Place a blank sheet of paper under the sheet where you want to print the inscription so as not to stain the following pages. Take a cotton swab, soak it in the prepared solution and apply it to the marks of the pen until the inscription disappears - this process may take several minutes.
After the procedure, a pink trace will remain on paper. Do not be upset - you can eliminate this problem with hydrogen peroxide. Dampen a cotton swab in it and gently wipe the stain.
After the procedure, place the page with the inscription between two blank sheets and go over it with an iron. Now your errors are fixed.
How to wipe a pen from a skin?
Sometimes leather upholstery, car seats, or wardrobe items can accidentally get dirty with ink. Ink can be removed from the skin, and quite easily. Here are some very effective remedies.
Apply an ordinary hand cream to the ink stain and leave it on for three minutes. Now gently wipe the ink off with a cotton swab.
Another easy way is to use tape. Stick a thin strip of duct tape on the spot of dirt, press it firmly to the surface, and then pluck it sharply. If the ink did not have time to completely absorb into the skin, then most likely you will be able to "tear off" most of the ink. And erase the rest with an elastic band.
A sufficiently effective tool is nail polish remover without acetone. Dampen a cotton swab in it and lightly clean the contaminated surface. But remember that in no case should the liquid contain acetone, as it can discolor the skin.
And do not forget that special cleaning products are sold in stores that will help eliminate stains from a ballpoint pen.
How to wipe a pen from a cloth?
Pen marks, dripping ink on clothes are a fairly common problem. But do not immediately throw away your favorite wardrobe item, first try to remove it. To begin, substitute a napkin under the ink cloth - it will absorb excess liquid and protect it from spreading stains.
If the stain is fresh, then a mixture of baking soda and ammonia will be effective. In a glass of warm water, dilute a teaspoon of soda and ammonia. With the prepared solution, treat the stain until the traces of ink disappear. Then rinse with a cloth to remove any residue.
Is it possible to erase a pen from a wallpaper?
Another topical issue, especially for parents living with young children who simply adore creating masterpieces right on the walls. It depends on the size of the spot, the material and texture of the wallpaper. If the paper wallpaper is dirty with ink, you can try the method with potassium permanganate and vinegar.
If the wallpaper is washable, then try cleaning it with warm water, a brush and any detergent.
But vinyl wallpaper is better not to touch. Of course, you can try to wipe the stain with alcohol. But here the probability is too high that the surface of the wallpaper will deteriorate, and the stain will only blur.