Ask Mrs. Clean: House Cleaning, Stain Removal and Organizing Tips

[martina26]

Never used this site so not exactly sure how it works. But my son decided to write in biro on my solid oak wooden mantle piece.. Need ideas on how to remove this without ruining the wood. thanks

[mrscleannw]

Biro printer ink is a quick-drying ink used for printing of newpapers. If this printer ink causes a stain, you should move quickly to remove the stain, since the stain "sets" more rapidly than almost every other kind of printer ink. The concern with removing the biro stain is not to remove the wood stain as well. I have listed 4 ways to remove biro ink stains, but test the option you try in an inconspicuous place first so you do not end up with two problems trying to fix the one.

Dish Soap
1. Dish soap is a degreaser which effectively breaks up biro ink stains and prevents them from setting. Place a thoroughly clean white towel underneath the stain, then dab with water and a few drops of dish soap. Blot the stained area to take up the printer ink. Repeat the process as needed until the stain is eliminated.

Rubbing Alcohol
2. Rubbing alcohol removes biro ink without damaging most surfaces. Place a thoroughly clean white towel underneath the stain, then dab the ink stain with isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Repeat the process until the paper towel comes back ink-free.

Magic Erasers
3. Mr. Clean Magic erasers really do remove stains like magic. Take the sponge and lightly moisten the sponge with water. Lightly dab (not scrub) the stain and repeat the process until the stain dissipates.

Hairspray
4. Spray the biro stain with a heavy covering of hairspray. Dab the stain with a clean paper towel. repeat until the ink is removed.

[mold removal tampa]

Here are the steps to remove biro stains from the wall....

=> Apply toothpaste to the biro stain using a damp sponge or clean cloth.

=> Wipe the toothpaste off with a clean cloth after 10 minutes and rinse the area with plain water.

=> Pour 2 tbsp. of isopropyl alcohol on a clean cloth and dab the stain until it lightens or disappears.

=> Make a paste using 2 tbsp. of baking soda and 1 tbsp. of water. Scrub the stain gently with the paste on a clean cloth. Rinse the wall with plain water.