My countertops are this ugly ivory color from circa 1985 that soaks up the color of anything you put on it. I get so stressed out over who left what on them, will it stain, and how to get that stain out. I can't tell you how many ink stains I've wound up with from someone leaving a cereal box or plastic bag on my counter (before I outlawed plastic bags).But now I have a secret weapon. Isopropyl alcohol! Billy made me my own squirt bottle to keep on our window sill. I break it out everytime someone messes with my counters (including when my sister leaves her receipts in the puddle of water left from washing dishes or Javi decides to write a card to his father using a Sharpie and no buffer layer).
You have to try it. It dissolves any ink stain and then evaporates. Easy peasy! This works for me -- what works for you?
I feel your pain -- my counter tops are WHITE and the next big project I plan to tackle in my renovation goals!
What I found that works on everything and makes them white again after something soaks in a stain is Chlorox Clean Up! I spray it on and let it sit a minute or so and then wipe it up and stain is gone!!!
Fabulous idea.
I have had several ink accidents with clothing!
Very sad.
Hairspray helps that.
Hey thanks for the tip. I have ivory counter tops too...but I think mine are from the 70's....they have some gold flecks. ha! gotta love it!
I have a similar counter issue... We use Bon Ami or Bar Keeper's Friend and it gets most any stain out. I thought you might find that helpful... :)
I have tile counters, nothing stains those. However, I did have rust stains (from a can) I couldn't get out until I used baking soda and vinegar on it.
I also have diced onions in my freezer, along with the green peppers. Making fajitas is going to be so much faster now!
The bottoms of cans are another of my arch nemeses (along with the cereal boxes and plastic bags). I'm enjoying stocking my clean-counter arsenal with more tricks!
Also known as rubbing alcohol, right? What a great idea... will keep it in mind. :~D
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