Expert Q&A for How to Get Ink off a Table or Computer Desk

On a wood desk, you could use toothpaste with baking soda or mayonnaise. If neither of these work, you could then try nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol. However, the nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol may be a bit stronger on the wood, so, it is always recommended to test an inconspicuous spot first to ensure you will not do any damage to your desk.

Rubbing alcohol and hairspray is an effective ink removing solution on laminate. Use a cotton ball fully moistened with hairspray or rubbing alcohol and rub it over the stain until it is removed.

Mayonnaise typically works well for removing ink stains from wood surfaces. Cover the stain with a spoonful of mayonnaise and let it sit overnight. In the morning, you can wipe away the mayonnaise and then rinse it with a damp towel. You can also use rubbing alcohol or hairspray.

Rubbing alcohol is safe to use on plastic and is one of the best solutions for removing ink stains. You can use a cotton ball or paper towel to rub the rubbing alcohol into the ink stain. Use circular motions over the stain until it is removed. You can also substitute hairspray for the rubbing alcohol.

You can use a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol to get the nail polish off your wood surface.

To remove chewing gum from carpet, put a bag of ice on the gum and let it sit for a few minutes until the gum is hardened. Then use a scraper to scrape off the gum. You may want to clean the carpet as you normally do following the gum removal.