Skip to content
Basenji Forums
  1. Home
  2. Basenji Talk
  3. How to get ink off?

How to get ink off?

Basenji Talk
  • ChaseandZahrasmomC

    We've used Spot Shot (I think that is what it is called) it comes in a blue can with an orange top I believe, it works pretty well. We have Berber carpet.

    I have finally stopped caring about the stains because we are ripping up our carpet and putting in tile. Zahra has been kind enough to start the demolition of the carpet for us :D

    I hope the Spot Shot works for you!

    Jenn

    Chase and Zahra's Mom

    0
  • abby_basenjiA

    That or you might try oxy clean on the carpet not the dog. As far as the dog goes you might be stuck with a colorful dog for a while.

    Michelle, Abby B, Cooper B, Missy mut, and FatFat the cat!

    0
  • BarklessdogB

    When I was a little kid I magic markered a small spot on our Welsh Corgi green. As I remember it stayed that way for a really long time, till he shed his coat. It would not come out with his baths.

    0
  • L

    One of ours got a into a sharpie and left a spot on the floor. WE used a product called Amodex and that helped some. We also then used a spray cleaner that came with our Dyson vacuum as well as some capture. After all that it did come clean.

    Much of it depends on just how concentrated the ink is in the spot.

    Roo, Lion and Tigger

    0
  • J

    I work for a carpet cleaning business and we use a product called PIG (paint, ink and grease remover). I don't know if you can buy this retail or not. We order it from www.interlinksupply.com in Nashville, TN.

    0
  • WBLW

    I had a boxer that had a taste for pens, she turned her paws blue and red once from eating those free ink pens. I couldn't find anything that would get rid of it, just ended up having to let it wear off. Wish I could offer more help.

    0
  • JazzysMomJ

    I'm losing hope. Tried today to use Goop, but to no avail.
    It looks like I'm doing more damage to the carpet w/all these cleaners than the ink did.
    I need to stop and think about this.

    Checked out the PIG. $14/pint+s/h seems a bit steep right now. But, I will look around here and see if it's available locally.

    0
  • J

    I can't offer much help with getting the ink off the dog, sorry, but I may be able to help with the carpet issue. You are right about doing more damage to the carpet. Sometimes the homeowner will attempt to clean an area and they only succeed in setting the stain in permanently.

    How much carpeted area is affected? Is it one big stain or several small areas? If our technicians can't get a stain out, they do an bonded insert… they actually cut the affected carpeted area out and replace it with a piece of the same carpeting (if you don't have extra carpet you can take a piece out of a closet and replace the closet with something else). A good carpet cleaner/repairer can do this for you.

    0
  • MantisM

    I use nail polish remover for those strange inky moments when a basenji might decide to chew a red pen and it just might explode all over him and the floor mat, not saying that my Caesar would ever do something bad like that. :D

    Caesar and Cairo….the boys

    0
  • T

    Hello, I have some ideas for your stains. Everything these ladies have been saying is correct. Hairspray definately works for ink stains, it has been tried and tested many times by myself. It works on all fabric types from synthetics to vinyls and all polycotton and cotton blends. Just spray your carpet (I like to over spray usually) and take some carpet cleaner and it should wash out. The Tide pen is a miracle in it's self, I too have recently discovered. Spot shot works really good on most stains, it used to be a household necessity until we got our Hoover Steam Cleaner. No pet owner should be without one!:D

    As far as the Basenji, good ol soap and water does the trick with some elbow grease! I am disgusted to say that my boyfriend one day decided he was going to give Tang a tatoo using a black sharpie marker. I got mad at him and took Metinga upstairs and washed her head until it came off. It did not take that long maybe about 10-15 min of washing and the white was good as new. I used a bit of dog shampoo as well.:D

    0

Suggested Topics

  • L

    should I get a basenji?

    Basenji Talk
    21
    0 Votes
    21 Posts
    9k Views
    elbrantE
    @lovedogs @eeeefarm said in should I get a basenji?: wait until the time is right, even if you really, really want a dog now I agree... with everyone. Sometimes you just need to accept that (no matter how much you want a dog/car/kid/house) you aren't quite ready for it. I waited 5 years before I brought my Basenji home and it was probably the most adult thing I've ever done. I was still in recovery from a spinal injury and knew that I wouldn't be able to provide (her) the exercise she would want and require. Waiting made all the difference in the world. Whan I was finally ready, the most perfect little girl was ready for me. Don't fret about it. You can read, research, consider all of your options, and really prepare yourself. (Don't look at puppy pictures online! You'll fall in love without even meeting the pup(s) and it will pull at your heartstrings.) Remind yourself that "one day you will have a Basenji", just not today.
  • M

    Getting a new dog

    Basenji Talk
    9
    0 Votes
    9 Posts
    8k Views
    eeeefarmE
    Her face looks Basenji, maybe not the muzzle however. Are they destructive? Can be, don't have to be. I don't like to crate and I never have, beyond the initial puppy stage or with a rescue until I can get a handle on what to expect. I do restrict access to areas of the house that might be vulnerable until I am sure of the dog. Not all can be trusted to have free rein. Be consistent in what you expect or will tolerate, and be very watchful until you understand what behaviour is "normal" for your new dog. Are they really that active? I would say no. She is likely excited to be in a new place and curious about everything. She should settle down. Of course, with a rescue there may well be reasons someone gave up on her, and it's not always immediately apparent if a dog has problems. Hopefully she will fit in well with your family. Invisible fence......likely not a good choice for a Basenji, particularly if there are coyotes in your area. You need to protect her. Coyotes will go after a small dog, and sometimes even a not so small one. I know someone who lost a Jack Russell when he was lured by coyotes and then attacked once he was beyond his master's protection.....and Jack Russells are tough little dogs! However, invisible fence can be useful to back up a physical fence if your dog turns out to be an escape artist. Regarding landscaping.....there are some deer fences that blend well and become almost invisible. Perhaps combined with invisible fence that might be a good option. Otherwise, walks or biking your dog should help, and definitely challenge her mentally. Basenjis are clever and I believe they enjoy learning. I taught my boy to retrieve objects by name.....it was fun for both of us. Good luck with her.
  • 2baroos2

    Tail is getting thin?

    Basenji Talk
    7
    0 Votes
    7 Posts
    3k Views
    2baroos2
    I hope so-looks pretty pitiful
  • L

    When should we get him fixed?

    Basenji Talk
    2
    0 Votes
    2 Posts
    1k Views
    E
    we waited the full year. We thought we might want to do agility and lure coursing, and had read that early neutering could lead to thinner bones. Thinner bones means more chance of injury, so we figured we'd wait. He seemed to sail right through the surgery, recovery wasn't too bad. I say, why not wait, if there is no intact female in your household, and the dog is properly contained.
  • eoyE

    Considering getting a Basenji

    Basenji Talk
    4
    0 Votes
    4 Posts
    2k Views
    lvossL
    Yes, early socialization and positive experiences is the best way to go. I think the most important thing about puppy kindergarten is that it is positive based and focuses on socialization with both people and dogs. Some basenji don't necessarily do well with the small dogs and other love them. Sophie was always the best with the new pups of any size in her puppy class, she just had phenomenal dog language and would make herself as small as possible and go at their speed. What you want to be careful about is people who have already formed a preconceived notion of basenji behavior. My mom's first puppy class instructor always expected her boy to be aggressive even though he never showed any aggression and was always very appropriate in his interactions. I crate puppies next to the bed while housebreaking and it works fine. I have always used a large stuffed toy in the crate and this year used SnugglePuppies, they were wonderful. The pup snuggled right up to warmth and fell asleep, provided we did a good job of tiring him out for the night. I got my first basenji while I was in Grad school and lived in an apartment. It is doable as long as you are willing to make sure they get enough exercise and mental stimulation.
  • AlexA

    Poll: Where Did You Get Your Basenji?

    Basenji Talk
    19
    0 Votes
    19 Posts
    7k Views
    youngandtiredY
    Well, it started when I was out with my 22yr. old son at the mall. He said, "Hey, Mom lets look at the dogs in the petstore ", I replied, "I don't have time besides your Dad has too many ideas what a dog has to be like for us to get one", I'll never find a dog like he wants". That was 3 yrs. ago this Jan., and I had never heard of a Basenji. I called DH about 3 times the night I found Sahara to persuade him we needed this dog, but she was very expensive so it took some work talking him into me buying her. She is owned by my son, me and my husband, she lives with my husband and I. She is the best dog I have ever owned, and I have had many through my lifetime. I would never get another dog from a pet store (didn't know about puppy mills)but I would have not known of this breed if I hadn't stopped and looked that night. My husband loves this dog so very much, he buys her whatever she wants or needs. I love her also, she is my joy and I can't stand to be from her for very long, we just got back from a trip and it was so hard missing her. My son said that she didn't eat very good while we were gone and was very destructive in the house. Guess she missed us as well!