How can you quickly remove ballpoint pen marks from wallpaper?

If traces of ink from a pen appear on the wallpaper, do not rush to update the walls. First you need to try effective folk methods for saving wallpaper, which can remove unwanted dirt without leaving a trace, without leading to damage to the product.

How to quickly and completely remove ink stains from a vinyl surface?

If desired, you can wash not only ballpoint or gel pens, but also marker strokes from vinyl wallpaper. Depending on the size and duration of the contamination, as well as the availability of suitable components, you can try one of the following options:

We dilute potassium permanganate crystals in a 7% vinegar solution. The result should be a rich purple color. Soak the cotton wool in the liquid and treat the contaminated area. After such cleaning, only stains will remain that need to be washed off with hydrogen peroxide before they dry.

Tip: If the marks from the pen are thin and few in number, then the impact should be local and precise. Paint brushes of the appropriate diameter are best for this.

In 100 ml of cool water, dilute 10 g of oxalic and citric acid, stir well until the crystals are completely dissolved. Apply the product to a sponge and use blotting movements to work the stain on the surface of the wallpaper until it completely disappears.
A particularly resistant handle should be treated with hydrochloric acid. To do this, mix a teaspoon of fine table salt with a tablespoon of hydrochloric acid and dilute the resulting mixture in a glass of water.Apply the product to the stain, wait until the stain is completely dissolved, and wipe off the remaining product with a damp cloth.
In some cases, a solution of dishwashing detergent helps. We dilute two teaspoons of the product in half a glass of water, stir, but do not foam, and use to wipe off dirt from the wallpaper.

Boil a hard-boiled chicken egg, cut it into two halves and apply it to the problem area. We wait until the product absorbs the handle, after which we treat the area with a damp cloth.
A melamine sponge works well for removing ink marks on vinyl, but it must be completely new. True, with its help you can only wipe off fresh marks on the surface of the wallpaper.
Traces of a gel pen can be washed off with lemon juice. We moisten a gauze napkin with the composition and treat the marks, moving in one direction. The material needs to be constantly changed and refreshed.
On white or very light plain walls, ink comes out white without leaving any traces. We dilute a tablespoon of the product in half a glass of warm water. We moisten the sponge with the mixture, apply it to the wall with blotting movements and wait until the problematic stains disappear. There is no need to rinse off the product!
Minor stains can be easily removed with nail polish remover without acetone. This approach will get rid of not only ink or gel, but also a marker or felt-tip pen, provided that the stains are fresh.

If one approach doesn't help, don't immediately move on to another. First you need to wait until the wallpaper is completely dry, otherwise you will be able to wipe off not only the handle, but also the paper base itself.

Non-standard universal options for removing ink from wallpaper

If wallpaper for painting just needs to be updated with a fresh layer of dye, then in the case of paper and laminated products everything is a little more complicated. To completely remove the pen, experienced parents and experts suggest trying one of the following methods:

We take the iron and heat it to a very warm, almost hot state. The steam function must be switched off. Place a sheet of white paper on the dirty surface of the wallpaper and iron it. The ink should transfer to the substrate, the main thing is not to overexpose the iron, it is better to act gradually.
A greasy ballpoint pen that has not left deep grooves in the material can sometimes be wiped off with an eraser. If you act too actively, a light spot may appear at the site of contamination.
White wallpaper can be cleaned with toothpaste without additives or dyes. Apply the composition to the brush, wipe the stain, remove any remaining product with a cloth.
Mix starch with cool water in equal proportions and stir until smooth. Apply the paste to the handle and leave it to dry. Wipe the resulting crust from the wallpaper with a dry cloth.
A small ink stain on a light surface can be removed with shaving foam. Shake the can, spray the foam onto your palm, apply the product to the stain with a brush or cotton pad and leave to dry. We remove the remaining mass with traces of ink with a soft cloth.
Bread pulp is useful for gently removing fresh stains. Knead it in your hands, press it onto the stain and continue until the product absorbs all traces of the handle.

Only if the above methods do not give the expected result should you think about redecorating a specific area or re-pasting all the wallpaper in the room.