How to get blue pen ink off of a linoleum floor?

[ckay87]

...and a lot of it. Any ideas how to do this? Had some luck with nail polish remover. That smelled nice. There's still an obvious blue tint to the floor, though. Know of any miracle cleaners?

Having a bored 13 year old can be kinda like having an unsupervised 2 year old wandering around the house. When it comes to this stuff, at least. Arrrrggghhhh.

 

[lindakmonty]

Mr. Clean's magic eraser maybe?

 

[plgrn]

Have you tried a Mr. Clean Magic eraser? It would probably use the whole thing up, but it might do the trick. Good luck!

 

[plgrn]

Mr. Clean's magic eraser maybe?

Great minds post the same thing at the same time.

 

[Scratch42]

Aerosol Hairspray!

I have one of those bored 14 year olds who does the same thing!

j

 

[Cool-Beans]

Goo Gone takes just about anything off, but may ruin the finish (and isn't designed for that purpose.)

I always start with old-fashioned 409 on ink stains. Works well for me.

Good luck!!!

 

[irishbosoxfan]

My oldest daughter broke a pen in the bathroom when we were stationed at FT Sill and living off post in an apartment with a hefty deposit. I tried every product known to man to remove it and all they did was lighten it ever so slightly.

The only thing that worked to remove it is a bit toxic so make sure noone is home

What I did was mix Ajax cleanser and bleach---not a lot just enough to make a thin paste--put it on the stain and let it sit for a couple of minutes then start scrubbing at the stain-I used a regular scrub brush and a hard bristle toothbrush
MAKE SURE ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS ARE OPEN AND YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE ARE COVERED!!!
It took alittle bit of work but the stain was gone!

 

[dnoyes]

Ah, it's time for the good old Shark oil, most know it as WD-40. Give it a try. This is also the best way to remove gum from carpet or glue from any kind of sticker.

In the Boat/RV business we use gallons of the stuff to clean hard water spots off windows, tile, stove tops and so on. Hope it works for you.

 

[N&B'smom]

Aerosol Hairspray!

I have one of those bored 14 year olds who does the same thing!

j

Yep, the hairspray will do the trick!!

Shelby

 

[barkley]

hairspray-i used it to get it off a counter top. it's also what grocery stores used pre 'bar code pricing' to change the prices on canned goods.

 

[ducklite]

Yup--hairspray--the cheapest stuff you can find--the Aquanet in the pink can is usually the best.

Anne

 

[Kim&Chris]

Ditto. Hairspray will remove blue ink beautifully. It took me about 1/3 a bottle of hairspray to remove the signs of an "exploded" pen from DH's shirt pocket (white shirt, I may add). It did the trick!!

 

[MAKmom]

Plain Alcohol will take it off. That's what is in Hairspray that makes it work but then you have the sticky mess too.

 

[Sparx]

Men's body spray. Like axe.

I don't know what it is, but I've pulled perminant marker off things with this.

Just spray it on, then wipe it with a wet rag. keep doing that until it comes off.


And cover your mouth! that stuff with choke you to death.

 

[lindakmonty]

Great minds post the same thing at the same time.

that's right...I looked to see if I was the only one that suggested it Hmmm...I'll have to try alcohol...much cheaper!