How to Get Ink From a Bingo Dauber out of the Carpet

How to Get Ink From a Bingo Dauber out of the Carpet
Written By
Mary Ylisela
Mary Ylisela
Published: Sep 30, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Bingo dauber ink stains are treated similarly to other permanent marker stains. You can get a bingo dauber ink stain off your carpet with the appropriate supplies and effective stain-removal techniques.

Things You Will Need

  • Baking soda
  • Vacuum
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Sponge
  • Bucket
  • 1 tablespoon dishwashing detergent
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • Spoon
  • Clean cloths
  • 1 tablespoon ammonia
  1. Pour baking soda over the bingo dauber ink stain. Leave the baking soda in place for 20 minutes to absorb moisture and oil from the ink. Vacuum the baking soda off the carpeting.

  2. Clean carpeting with a soft sponge to avoid damaging the fibers.
  3. Wet a clean sponge with rubbing alcohol. Squeeze out excess moisture. Sponge the ink stain to remove as much as possible. Rinse the sponge as ink is lifted. Apply more rubbing alcohol and continue to dab at the stain.

  4. Place 2 cups of warm water in a bucket. Add 1 tablespoon of dishwashing detergent and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Stir the three ingredients together with a spoon.

  5. Dampen a clean cloth with the detergent and vinegar solution. Dab at the remaining bingo dauber ink stain on your carpeting. Blot the carpeting with a damp cloth to rinse off the detergent solution.

  6. Mix 1 cup of warm water with 1 teaspoon dishwashing detergent and 1 tablespoon of ammonia to treat any remaining ink stains on the carpet. Sponge the carpeting with a cloth and the ammonia solution until the remaining ink is gone.

  7. Rinse the carpet fibers with a damp cloth. Allow the carpeting to air-dry.

The Drip Cap

  • A bingo dauber conveniently replaces bingo chips.
  • Bingo dauber ink stains are treated similarly to other permanent marker stains.
  • Dab at the remaining bingo dauber ink stain on your carpeting.
  • Sponge the carpeting with a cloth and the ammonia solution until the remaining ink is gone.

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Mary Ylisela

Mary Ylisela is a former teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and mathematics. She has been a writer since 1996, specializing in business, fitness and education. Prior to teaching, Ylisela worked as a certified fitness…

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