How to wash a pen from dermantine

At work, in the learning process and in everyday life, we often use ballpoint and gel pens. Unfortunately, all pens have one drawback. Traces of them often remain on clothes, bags and pieces of furniture. In this regard, many are interested in the question of how to clean various objects from pen marks.

Ink left on leather or leatherette products is especially difficult to get rid of. This is due to the structure of such products. Well, if the stain is old, then ordinary water and soap will not remove the stain.

However, it is not difficult to solve this problem. In this article we will tell you about the most effective methods and means by which you can very quickly and with minimal effort remove ink from dermantine products.

There are many ways to wash pen marks from dermantine without leaving any stains or contaminants. This can be done using natural (folk) and chemical (industrial) cleaning products.

Special cleaning products

There are several special cleaning products that can be used to completely remove traces of ink from dermantine:

• Soap. If the ink stain is very fresh, it can be removed with regular soap and a brush. A special clothes brush or an old toothbrush is quite suitable for this. Soak it in water and apply soap to the bristles. Gently scrub the surface of the product with a brush and soap. When the dirt disappears, the soap needs to be washed off.
• Stain removers from leatherette. It is better to use this particular product, because its composition is developed taking into account all the features of natural and artificial leather. We take the solution and treat the contamination as written in the manufacturer’s instructions. Sometimes you need to wait a while for the product to take effect. Remaining stain remover must be wiped off with a damp cloth.
• Alcohol. To remove ink from a pen on a coat or bag, ordinary alcohol or a solution containing alcohol as a base - vodka, medical or ethyl alcohol, cologne - is well suited. Take a cloth or cotton wool and soak it in alcohol. Then treat the area where there is contamination. You can also wipe the stained area with a special damp cloth for office equipment. The ink dissolves in alcohol, so the stain should disappear.
• Washing solutions for dishes. The chemical composition of these products is used when cleaning products made from natural and synthetic leather. In this case, you will not cause any harm to the material. Dampen a cloth or sponge, apply the product and wipe the surface of the product. Then take a damp cloth and wipe off any remaining solution. If contamination remains, repeat the procedure.
• Ammonia. Also very effective.Take a glass of water and add 1 teaspoon of ammonia, mix and wipe the stain with the resulting solution. We treat the surface of the product again with plain water, wipe it dry and rub it with glycerin.
• Car wash product. Those who have a car can take advantage of this. Apply it to the stained surface and rub with a cloth. Then be sure to treat with soapy water and wipe dry. If the mark does not disappear, repeat this procedure.
• Melamine sponge. Made from melamine resin, which has good cleaning properties. Wet the sponge in the soapy solution. Using circular movements, without pressing, treat the synthetic leather, and remove the resulting foam with a dry cloth.

Homemade solutions

You can remove handles from dermantine items using natural remedies. Their use gives good results, especially if the ink is fairly fresh.

These are solutions prepared at home using ingredients that are available in every family. Using such products will be the best and safest option.

• Salt. This method is perfect when you need to remove pen marks from clothes or a sofa. Add a little table salt to a regular soap solution. The resulting mixture must be applied to the stained area, rub the mark from the pen and leave in this form for two hours. When the stain disappears, remove any remaining salt with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
• Soda. Will get rid of stains caused by ink. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in half a glass of warm water. Dampen a rag or sponge with this solution and scrub the surface. Rinse off any remaining baking soda with water and wipe dry.
• Lemon and citric acid. Dampen a cloth with lemon juice and wipe the dirty area. This process must be repeated until traces of contamination are completely removed. Citric acid is also used for these purposes. The scheme is the same. Apply a little citric acid to a cotton pad or rag and wipe off the dirt. Residues of citric acid should be washed off with the prepared soap solution and wiped dry. If a trace remains, apply the acid a second time and repeat all the steps again.
• Vinegar. You can use vinegar instead of lemon juice. The method of its use is the same as in the previous case. After removing the stain, the remaining vinegar must be washed off with water.
• Lemon juice with milk. Take some lemon juice and milk and mix them in equal proportions. Apply the resulting mixture to the pen stain using a regular napkin or cotton pad and leave for 30–40 minutes. Wipe off any remaining mixture with a clean sponge or cloth.

Precautionary measures

Even when using these simple remedies, the following precautions must be observed:

• To keep the item in good condition and not spoil it, before removing marks from the pen, it is advisable to conduct an experiment on a hidden area of ​​the item.
• To avoid the use of chemical solvents, it is better to begin the cleaning process immediately after ink hits the surface of the material.
• Use only high quality chemical solvents from reputable manufacturers.
• Do not leave chemicals on for too long to prevent them from being absorbed into the fabric.
• After removing the contamination with a chemical agent, wipe the surface of the material with soapy water and wipe dry. Treat your skin with glycerin to prevent negative effects and restore its softness.
• When using some products, it is necessary to use additional means of protection. So, when using a melamine sponge, it is necessary to take into account that melamine is a very toxic substance. To avoid its harmful effects, you should use a protective mask.
• When choosing a method for removing pen ink from leatherette, you need to take into account the color of the surface.

What not to use when washing ink from dermantine

•  To remove any contaminants, leatherette products must not be washed!
• In rare and most difficult cases, the surface of artificial leather items is cleaned with aggressive agents such as kerosene, gasoline and acetone. Since these solvents can damage the surface of the material and even lead to damage to things, they should only be used if other methods have failed.
• Sometimes sulfur is used to clean products made from hard leatherette, usually used in furniture making. However, on soft materials it often leaves abrasions. Therefore, sulfur should not be used to clean clothes and bags.
• Nail polish remover will also help remove pen marks. But at the same time as the ink, the top layer of paint may be removed. Therefore, you should not use this product to clean objects with a dark surface.

There are many ways to remove ink from dermantine products. Which one to choose is up to you. It all depends on the item, the complexity of the situation and the availability of the necessary funds.

However, if the ink is deeply absorbed and the above methods do not work, you should dry clean the product. There are professionals working there, and there are also specific products for removing contaminants of various natures.