Oops! Did you just spill ink on that important paper, and have started worrying about removing it? Fret not, for there are different ways to remove ink from paper. This HomeQuicks article tells you about them.
Important Tip
When removing a stain from paper, never rub the paper. Blot it softly. Whatever solvent you are using, rubbing the paper will damage it, and may lead to tearing as well.
Ink-spilling incidents are quite common. One ink blot can make an entire document look untidy. In trying to get rid of it, there are chances of the stains remaining, or the paper being damaged. But that depends on the size of the stain and the duration for which it stayed on the paper.
We need to fix this in way that the ink is removed and the paper does not get messy. With the methods give here, it’s not impossible to remove ink from paper. We give you seven easy ways.
Nail Polish Remover
Dip a cotton ball in the nail polish remover, and apply it on the ink to be removed. Be very gentle and don’t press too hard. After a couple of dabs, the ink should come off. Let it dry, before writing on it, or the ink will smudge.
Peroxide
Using peroxide is another effective way to remove ink from paper. Dip a Q-tip in peroxide and swab over the ink to be removed. The ink will easily come off. If the text is too long, you can dip the paper in peroxide, and then in clean water. Once it dries, you can write on it again. Of course, this can be done only if there is no text on the other side of the paper.
Acetone
Lightly dip a cotton ball in acetone and keep it on the ink for a minute. Dab once again if all the ink hasn’t come off. In a couple of dabs, the ink should be removed from the paper.
Correction Fluid
Correction fluid like Wite-out is the best option to remove ink from paper, without damaging it. Apply very little fluid using a brush. Do not apply too much, as it will look cakey. Wait till it dries properly before writing again.
Ink Eraser
A good-quality ink eraser will be useful in removing ink from paper. But don’t rub vigorously as it will damage the paper. An ink eraser may not be effective on a large ink spot or in case of a lot of text.
Denatured Alcohol
Denatured alcohol can be used to remove ink, but it should be used sparingly. Just dip a Q-tip or tissue and gently wipe off the ink. Repeat the procedure if required.
Bleach
You could also use bleach to remove ink from paper. Dip a Q-tip in bleach and dab on the ink. Don’t use excess bleach or the paper will turn yellow. Dab some clean water after using bleach. Let it dry.
When using these methods, be careful with chemical agents like bleach and acetone. Use gloves when handling them, and ensure that the room you are working in, is well-ventilated.
