Proven and inexpensive methods to remove a pen from a phone case

On one half of the notebook is a smartphone - a source of information, on the other one is recording. This is how modern schoolchildren and students work.

One extra movement and the pen leaves ugly scribbles on the case, which are not so easy to wipe off.

How do I wipe a pen off my phone case? The most effective and fastest ways to remove ink marks will be discussed in this article.

Does the method depend on the type of ink?

Gel pens and ballpoint pens require different cleaning methods. The difference is also how long it takes to scrub.

The gel pen is made by mixing gel, water and dye... It is necessary to touch the tip of the paper - and a greasy stain will remain on it. After a few minutes, the water will evaporate and the recording will remain.

The writer can wet the ink again and it will "float". Therefore, it is not so difficult to remove the gel on other materials (plastic, leather).

It won't work with a ballpoint, it dries right away... This is achieved by adding special oil. To get rid of ink, a special solvent is often required. The tools at hand (eraser, citric acid) will not work well.

Usually the cover is made of plastic and silicone, less often of leather, wood and suede. Each type of material has its own cleaning method.

What can be removed from plastic?

There are four common ways to remove ink from plastic:

1. Soda... You need to apply it to a wet kitchen rag. Apply the cloth itself to the stain, and after 5 minutes wipe the surface with it. If stains remain, repeat the procedure.
2. Matches... Another way involves using a match. You need to wet the tip and rub the ink with it until it disappears.
3. Melamine sponge... Melamine sponge is sold at hardware stores. It is enough to moisten it in water and wipe the surface of the cover until any traces of contamination disappear.
4. Alcohol, acetone, solvent... Radical remedies. They should be applied to an unnecessary rag and then used against the ink. Care should be taken to wash off ink in this way, as chemicals can bleach plastic.

How to clean from rubber and silicone?

Dozens of ways have been invented on how to remove ink from rubber and silicone. Below are the most common ones.

Special cleaning agents

This is a very special type of stain remover, different from Vanish and Boss. It is specially designed for ink... It will not work against other types of stains. But the efficiency against ink is at a high level.

Prices quoted depend on package size, region, store markup and delivery service:

1. Dr. Beckmann... Two bottles of 50 ml are sold for 100 - 300 rubles.
2. Dr. Schnell... It costs about 500 rubles for 500 ml.

The instructions for use of each product indicate:

• powder to water ratio,
• temperature,
• cleaning method.

Eraser

An ordinary school rubber band can help... You need to use it immediately after the appearance of the stain - otherwise the effect will be minimal. Rub vigorously with the sharp side of the eraser until the ink disappears or becomes less visible.

Baking soda

You need to put the cover in a dish that is not intended for cooking:

• Then fill it with water.
• Add 2 tbsp. l of soda and the same amount of dishwashing liquid.
• Put the solution on fire.
• When the water boils, turn off the heat and leave for half an hour.
• Check the result.

Toothpaste

Squeeze the contents of the tube onto the stain. Then you can:

1. Get rid of the ink immediately by rubbing the paste with a brush.
2. Wet the paste and spread evenly over the stain area, then leave for 20 minutes. Then wipe off with a sponge.

Lemon acid

Lemon is a budget tool. It can be used in two ways:

1. Together with salt. Sprinkle it over the stain and then moisten it liberally with lemon juice. Leave on for 10 minutes and wipe off with a sponge.
2. The second method requires special citric acid. It is necessary to lower the cover into warm water and pour a bag of acid (10 g) there. After 15 minutes, rinse the cover in cold water.

Acetone and alcohol

Quite a dangerous way in terms of maintaining the original quality of things... It is recommended to use only for transparent silicone, as the colored one can deteriorate.

You should moisten a cotton pad with a solution containing acetone and gently slide it over the soiled cover. When finished, rinse the product with water. Acetone is sold at the pharmacy. It is also found in nail polish remover.

Alcohol-based substances neutralize ink stains... They should be used in the same way as acetone. But unlike him, they do not pose a threat to the color of the case.

Gasoline or kerosene

The method is only suitable for rubber, silicone and plastic. The reason is that gasoline will be absorbed into wood, leather and suede. The thing will give off an unpleasant odor that cannot be removed. You need to apply the product to an unnecessary cloth and wipe off the stains.

Oil-based solutions

Ordinary vegetable oil can partially replace gasoline:

• sunflower,
• olive,
• linseed,
• castor.

You need to apply it to the damaged surface with a cotton pad and wipe thoroughly. It is also advisable to leave the oil on for 20 minutes to absorb the ink. This method is safe for the case color.

On the Internet there may be information from the manufacturer of the cover. It often contains care tips and warnings about the use of certain cleaning agents. You should find it before applying any of the methods.

How to remove from wood?

Wood is a material resistant to external influences... Most of the existing methods are suitable for cleaning it from ink.

You can make a mixture from scrap materials.To do this, you need to take soda or salt and add to them detergent, antiseptic, lemon juice, toothpaste, milk (optional). The main thing is that the mixture is pasty.

Then you need to act according to the standard method:

1. Apply the paste to the stain.
2. Hold for 10-20 minutes.
3. Rub with a sponge or brush until the ink is gone.

You can buy alcohol-based products.

You need to use them as follows:

1. Apply to a cotton pad or unnecessary rag.
2. Wipe the ink stain vigorously.
3. When the cotton wool turns dark, apply alcohol to another cotton pad.
4. Wipe the surface until it is clean.

They also came up with special stain removers for wood. The brands stand out:

• Emsal - from 200 rubles;
• Liquid Aura - from 250 rubles.

The procedure should be completed by wiping the surface with ordinary soapy water.

How to remove from leather?

Unlike plastic and silicone, leather is an expensive material. It should be handled accordingly. Various ways have been invented to get rid of ink stains. Here are the main ones:

1. Glycerol. Sold at any pharmacy. You can find a bottle for 50 and 100 rubles. It is worth purchasing cotton pads for it - they will be needed to apply the substance to the surface of the cover. This tool is suitable only for light skin - dark skin can lose its color, become pale.
2. Soda and citric acid... This option is even more budgetary. You need to take a handful of baking soda and scatter it around the perimeter of the spot, completely covering it. Squeeze lemon on the powder or pour citric acid to make a gruel. Leave the mixture for 10-15 minutes, then wipe the cover with a sponge.
3. Detergent and salt... This method is similar to the previous one. You need to mix both substances, apply the mixture to the ink. After 15 minutes, remove the last traces of dirt with a cloth or brush.
4. Stain removers. To get rid of ink will help special cleaning products from the firms "Fleckenwasser" (800 rubles), "Cocorex" (from 130 rubles), "Dr. Beckmann ”(from 200 rubles).

How to peel off suede?

The following methods are used to clean suede:

1. You can remove the contamination with scotch tape. You need to stick it tightly to the stain and then remove. If ink remains, repeat the operation until the suede is cleaned.
2. Gently drive around the dirt with the sharp edge of the rubber band. The eraser should be white. Otherwise, suede will acquire an undesirable shade.
3. You can use rubbing alcohol, just like with plastic. It is imperative to take a brush with soft bristles and gently drive them over the spot.
4. The people also use sandpaper. If not, a nail file will do. You need to rub it until the traces of ink disappear.
5. If all else fails, you should purchase a special cleaning agent. Saphir offers liquid and powder cleaners, special brushes, erasers and lips to combat suede contamination. Price - from 700 rubles.

Summary table

We combined all the methods described above for each material into one table:

You will find many useful tips and tricks on removing ink from a pen from various surfaces and objects. here.

Conclusion

The following rules must be followed:

1. Try it on a small spot first. As soon as you make sure that the product is not damaged, feel free to move on.
2. After completing the procedure, you need to rinse the product with soapy water using a sponge.
3. If there is still packaging from the cover or at least its name, you need to find out how to take care of a specific type of material.So the cover will serve its owner as long as possible.