How do you get pen ink off your skin fast?

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Pen Ink and Marker Stains

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Ten Ways To Get Toner or Ink Off Your Hands
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To get pen off of your skin, try wetting a washcloth with rubbing alcohol and rubbing the ink off with it. You can also try using hairspray, acetone nail polish remover, or hand sanitizer. Even white vinegar can work in a pinch. Another option is to rub an oil, like olive oil, baby oil, or coconut oil, over the ink stain and then wipe it away with a paper towel. The oil will dissolve some of the oil in the ink so it’s easier to wipe off. Alternatively, try rubbing some non-gel toothpaste into the stain. Toothpaste contains baking soda, which can help pull the ink out of your skin. Whichever method you use, you may need to try a few times before all of the ink comes off.

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Pat said, “Need to know how to remove Sharpie ink from hands (leaky pen).”

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of the type of ink, be it ballpoint pen, permanent marker or printer ink, the removal methods are the same. For stronger inks like permanent marker, it will just take more time and more cleaning solution to remove it. If you can try to remove the ink immediately, it will be easier since the ink is still fresh. On the bright side, the ink will naturally come off of your skin over time.

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Cleaning solution (choose one):
- Saliva
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Hairspray
- Hand sanitizer (alcohol-based)
- Nail polish remover
- Vinegar (apple cider or white)
- Lemon juice
- Toothpaste
A cloth
An exfoliating tool or scrub

Steps to Remove the Ink:

Choose a cleaning solution from the list above. If you don’t have isopropyl alcohol, drinking alcohol like vodka or rum can be used instead. Alcohol usually works very well on any ink.
Put the cleaning solution on a cloth. If using toothpaste, wet the cloth first. If using saliva, apply it directly on the ink instead of on the cloth.
Scrub the ink off with the cloth, rotating it to a clean area as the ink transfers to the cloth.
When you have removed as much as you can with the cleaning solution, try exfoliating to further remove the ink.
- This can be done by scrubbing with some hand soap on a nail brush or other soft-bristled brush like an old toothbrush, or by using a loofa scrubber or pumice stone.
- Another option is to make an exfoliating body scrub by mixing some salt and oil, preferably olive oil or coconut oil, though any cooking oil should work. Sugar can be used instead of salt if needed.

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Saliva
is suprisingly effective, even on Sharpie ink. Saliva was used to remove the Sharpie ink from the hand puppet in the image at the top of the page about 30 minutes after it was applied. As you can see, a faint bit remains, but for a quick spit bath, the results were great. Saliva contains a natural cleaning enzyme, amylase, which is why it works. Some scrubbing with a cloth is required as well though. If you need to use your shirt, rub with the inside of the shirt in case any ink is transferred to the fabric.
If removing the ink is an emergency, one thing that will usually work almost instantly is 1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach in 1 cup of water. However, using bleach on your skin is a health concern, so only do this if you need to remove the ink for a job interview or other major life event. As soon as the ink is gone, wash the area with soap and scrub it clean with a cloth to remove the bleach. Do not increase the amount of chlorine used as you may end up with a chemical burn.

Sources:

Haley’s Cleaning Hints by Graham and Rosemary Haley
Better Basics For The Home by Annie Berthold-Bond
Clean It Fast, Clean It Right by Jeff Bredenberg

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Ten Ways To Get Toner or Ink Off Your Hands

It’s midnight, you’re working on a project for work or school and while you are changing your printer cartridge it spills. It’s all over you. You’re filled with panic! What are you going to do? If you have ever had to change a toner or ink cartridge, chances are you have had the misfortune of getting toner or ink on your hands. Well don’t panic. This post will share some easy remedies for you with items that should be readily accessible to you at your office or home. December 3, 2014 UPDATE! We found a product that easily takes inkjet ink off your hands with little effort and is not harmful to your skin. It’s listed as NUMBER 1.

Tea Tree Oil – while you may not have this in your home or office, this all natural product works wonders. Put a few drops on a clean dry cloth and scrub on the affected area. If it doesn’t remove all the ink immediately, you may need to repeat or use a fingernail brush to scrub the crevices of your skin. Repeat until all the ink has been removed. I have tested this with Epson brand inkjet ink and it worked like a charm on ink that had dried on my hands. Tea Tree Oil has many uses (including removing Sharpie brand permanent marker from your skin and other surfaces). It does have a strong distinctive odor, so you may want to use in a well ventilated area. Not because it will harm you, but because you may not like the way it smells.
Rubbing alcohol. Almost every home has some lying around somewhere. Be sure to use lotion when you get all the toner or ink off because it will dry out your skin.
Glass Cleaner. Any home or office should have a bottle of window cleaner available. Don’t let the ink dry. The key is to spray it on as soon as possible to the affected area then wipe with a paper towel BEFORE the ink dries.
Spray hairspray on the affected areas, let it sit while it dissolves the toner or ink; then wash it off.
Baby oil. The oily texture breaks up the toner or ink stains and leaves your skin baby soft.
Nail polish remover – be careful with this one if you are removing toner or ink from anything other than your skin as it will remove the finish from furniture, etc… Also – USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
While this remedy may be hard on your skin, it will work. Soft Scrub with bleach with cool water. Rub the granulated paste over the affected area and repeat. Be sure to use lotion when you get all the toner or ink off because it will dry out your skin.
Bleach. Mix 10 parts water to 1 part bleach. Rub with cloth until the stain is gone. Wash thoroughly with soap and water when you’re done. To remove the bleach smell you can squeeze a lemon or an orange. Please note bleach is a caustic substance and should be used with caution.
If you don’t mind going out, get a product called GoJo. This is a hand cleaner used primarily for grease, but has also been noted as being a good product for ink and can be found at a home repair store.
Goop hand cleaner is another great product that will remove some toners or inks. This can be found at a home discount store.

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What takes off pen off of skin?

Isopropyl alcohol hand sanitizers will remove fountain pen ink from hands or any other skin area better than soap and water. Grab a clean cloth and dab the sanitizer on the stain in a circular motion to make it easier to remove. If the stain is stubborn, you can always use a clean towel to wipe the ink away as well.

How do I get ink off my hands?

Rubbing alcohol is highly effective at removing ink stains from your skin. All you need to do is pour a little in your hands and rub your hands together until the ink stain washes away to the alcohol. Then, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and rinse clean.

How long does it take for pen ink to come off your skin?

Tips to remove pen or permanent marker from skin It may comfort you to know that ink from a pen or permanent marker will fade naturally over time — two to three days, according to the Northern New England Poison Center.