An ink stain on a fabric couch is never ideal, but luckily it can be removed with simple and inexpensive household items. Whether it was caused by pens or markers, these four ways provide effective ...

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Next time an out-of-control pen wreaks havoc on your clothes or furniture and you don't have a spot remover on hand, try a little hairspray. Reader Shelley says it worked wonders after her two-year ...

If you act fast and with the right product and technique your fabric can be saved (Shutterstock) Let us talk stains - ballpoint/biro pen ink stains. Apart from permanent marker and chewing gum stains, ...

Blot (don’t rub) the stain with a clean cloth to absorb excess ink before it sets. Dab a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto the stain, allowing it to break down the ink. Rinse thoroughly with cold ...

There’s something almost romantic about an ink stain. By its very nature, an errant blue streak or blurry black blotch conveys a certain artistic quality—and, therefore, must also possess an ...