Just like permanent markers, highlighters can leave behind unsightly stains on carpeting. Hiding the fluorescent spot may prove to be more than a little tricky, so deal with the mark while it's still fresh to remove it.
Act Fast When It's Fresh
If you've just noticed the highlighter with its cap off on the carpet, grab paper towels and blot the stain before it dries. Wet another paper towel, wring it out, and dab the spot again, alternating between the wet and dry paper towels to dilute some of the ink from the carpeting and absorb the liquid with the dry paper towel. Working quickly will help prevent at least some of the ink from being absorbed into the carpet fibers.
Soapy Spot Treatment
Things You Will Need
Dish soap, water and white vinegar team up to create a highlighter ink remover for the carpet.
- Mix 1 tablespoon each of white vinegar and liquid dish soap into 2 cups of cool water.
- Dip a lint-free white cloth into the soapy vinegar solution.
- Press the wet cloth over the stain so a little of the liquid soaks the affected carpet fibers. Fold the cloth so the moisture rests over the stain without wetting much of the surrounding area.
- After 5 to 10 minutes, blot the area with a dry lint-free white cloth. Rotate the cloth frequently to avoid blotting a stained portion of the cloth back over the carpet.
- Rinse off the wet cloth and wring it out; then dab the area again to help remove the soap residue from the carpet. Continue blotting with the dry cloth to remove excess moisture.
The Drip Cap
- Just like permanent markers, highlighters can leave behind unsightly stains on carpeting.
- If you've just noticed the highlighter with its cap off on the carpet, grab paper towels and blot the stain before it dries.
- Wet another paper towel, wring it out, and dab the spot again, alternating between the wet and dry paper towels to dilute some of the ink from the carpeting and absorb the liquid with the dry paper towel.
- Continue blotting with the dry cloth to remove excess moisture..