Comments on: How to Remove Ink from Countertops

By: bridgett

bridgett — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 22:33:41 +0000

Depending on the countertop (mine are the old gold-fleck formica), straight bleach on a rag (left for about 10 minutes) works like a charm. I’ve also been known to use a paste of Comet cleanser, as it has both the grit and the bleach.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:23:37 +0000

The best remedy I have found is making a paste out of baking soda and a little water and scrubbing the heck out of it with the rough side of a sponge. If that doesn’t work, try a little rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and see if that will take it out. If that doesn’t work, try a squirt of WD-40. Those are my solutions to everything, of course, but maybe that will help

By: x117236

x117236 — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:18:50 +0000

Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner, sprayed on and left for around 10 minutes. None of the other Lysol cleaners worked except this one.

By: Paula

Paula — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:56:05 +0000

I have heard of Bar Keepers Friend, but never tried it! I will have to now! I have tried baking soda, even making a paste with vinegar, but on those ink copies from receipts (and I have had it happen from plastic bags too), it just didn’t work. I have found Bon Ami to be WONDERFUL! As gentle as baking soda, but a little more power with less elbow grease!

By: Jamie (Blonde Mom)

Jamie (Blonde Mom) — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:50:10 +0000

We have white countertops in our kitchen (NEVER AGAIN) and constantly get coffee drips or red wine drips. I use baking soda and an old toothbrush. I also just bought some Soft Scrub gel and it is awesome!

By: Jackie Leeper

Jackie Leeper — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:51:09 +0000

I guess it depends on what the counter is made of but I have great success with baking soda. Just use it like cleanser. It may leave a lighter spot on the counter but it usually fades away. Failing that, bleach sometimes does it for me. My counters are, I forget the name but, melamine comes to mind.