How to wipe off ballpoint pen oil: a summary of the most popular cleaning methods on the Internet
Recently, the topic of cleaning ballpoint pen oil stains has been very popular on social platforms and Q&A communities. Many netizens have shared effective decontamination methods that they have personally tested. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out scientific and practical solutions.
1. Ranking of popular cleaning methods

| method | support rate | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol wipe method | 78% | Smooth surface (tabletop/plastic) |
| Fengyoujing dissolution method | 65% | fabric/leather |
| toothpaste grinding method | 52% | hard surface |
| Dishwashing liquid + white vinegar | 48% | porous material |
| Special cleaning agent | 35% | special material |
2. Treatment options for different materials
According to a Zhihu discussion post with over 500,000 views in the past seven days, different materials require differentiated cleaning strategies:
| Material type | Recommended method | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| clothing fabric | Soak it with essential oil first, then apply detergent and scrub. | Avoid exposure to sunlight to prevent curing |
| wooden furniture | Alcohol cotton pads + beeswax maintenance | Strongly corrosive solvents are prohibited |
| Leather items | Cleansing oil circular massage | Local fading test required |
| metal surface | Apply baking soda paste for 10 minutes | Dry in time to prevent oxidation |
3. Douyin’s popular cleaning tips
In the past week, these methods have received over a million likes under the Douyin topic #Decontamination Tips:
1."Sandwich Method": First use a paper towel to absorb the surface ink, apply emulsion and let it sit for 2 minutes, and finally wipe it with an alcohol wipe.
2.freezing treatment: Freeze the stained fabric for 3 hours and scrape off the hardened ink.
3.Hair spray: Alcohol-based setting spray dissolves fresh oil stains
4. Expert advice
The China Household Cleaning Association emphasized in the latest guidelines:
• Ballpoint pen oil is an oily dye and needs to follow the three steps of "dissolution-adsorption-rinsing"
• Success rate of 90% on new stains within 24 hours
• Oxygen bleach is recommended for old stains
5. Actual test reports from netizens
| method | Number of testers | success rate | Average time taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol + cotton swab | 326 people | 89% | 4.2 minutes |
| nail polish remover | 112 people | 76% | 6.5 minutes |
| milk soak | 87 people | 62% | 15 minutes |
6. Precautions
1. Before using any cleaning agent, test it in an inconspicuous place.
2. When handling fabrics, absorbent paper should be placed on the back to prevent diffusion.
3. Mixing chemical solvents may produce toxic gases
4. It is recommended to consult a professional cleaning agency for precious items.
By analyzing the data on the entire network, it can be seen that alcoholic solvents are still the preferred solution for removing ballpoint pen oil, but they need to be flexibly adjusted according to the material characteristics. It is recommended to collect the comparison table in this article so that you can quickly find the corresponding solution when encountering unexpected situations.
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