How to Remove Ink From a Book

How to Remove Ink From a Book
Written By
Sarah Coennen
Sarah Coennen
Published: May 12, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Large pencil eraser
  • Weighted objects

With older and more valuable books, removing the ink can be delicate process so that you do not further damage the book or its value.

  1. Open the book to the ink-stained page and hold the page open with weighted objects if necessary.

  2. Rub the ink gently from left to right, using the eraser. If the book is old or valuable, begin rubbing the eraser from the left to the right, and then pick up the eraser and do it again. Make sure you hold the page tight and flat or the paper will rip.

  3. Rub the eraser from top to bottom very gently just like you rubbed the eraser on the ink in Step 2.

  4. Brush away all of the eraser debris and perform the process again until the ink is completely removed.

Warnings

Never use any kind of liquid on your books as they can cause water damage.

Photo Credits

pencil and eraser image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.com

pencil and eraser image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.com

Sarah Coennen

Sarah Coennen writes about the medical industry, health, fitness, alternative medicine and animals. She has been a freelance writer since 2009.

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