How to Remove Ink From Porcelain
Whether on a sink, doll, washer or dryer, ink on porcelain can be tricky to remove. Fortunately, porcelain is quite durable and can tolerate a variety of cleaning methods. Removing ink from porcelain may require some trial and error to find the most effective method.
Fortunately, there are a variety of products that can effectively remove ink from porcelain
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Spray some hairspray on the ink-stained area. If you are working with a smaller porcelain item, such as a doll, it may be easier to spray the hairspray onto a rag first to apply it to the ink stain. Allow the hairspray to penetrate the stain for about a minute. Do not let it sit long enough for the hairspray to dry.
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Wipe the ink stain with a clean, soft cloth. Keep the area damp by applying more hairspray if necessary.
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Continue this process until all of the ink stain has lifted. Clean the area with a mild soap and clean rag, then rinse clean with plain water.
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Apply rubbing alcohol or acetone nail polish remover to a rag if the stain persists. Gently rub the ink-stained area with the rag until the stain has lifted. Wipe the area clean with soap and water, and then rinse thoroughly with plain water.
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Use bug spray as an alternative cleaning method. Spray the bug spray directly onto the ink stained area, or apply with a rag if the area is small. Rub the stain gently with a rag to lift the ink from the porcelain. Rinse the area with soapy water, and then with plain water.
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Remove the ink with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for yet another method of cleaning ink from porcelain. Dampen and wring out the Magic Eraser, scrub the stain lightly and wipe clean with a wet rag.
Things You Will Need
- Hairspray
- Rags
- Mild soap
- Rubbing alcohol or acetone nail polish remover
- Bug spray
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
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