#baseballmaintenance

Baseballs play a vital role in America's favorite pastime, baseball. These balls, made of leather, are used for hitting and throwing during the game. However, they may occasionally come into contact with ink or Sharpie markers, resulting in staining and damage. Sharpie ink is notoriously challenging to remove from the ball's surface, but there are several methods to remove it without causing harm.

In this blog, we'll go over some common household items and how to use them to remove Sharpie from a baseball.

Method 1: Rubbing Alcohol

Rubbing alcohol is a potent solvent that can eliminate marks and stains from many surfaces. To use this technique, you'll need:

Rubbing alcohol

Cotton swabs

A soft cloth

Steps:

Soak a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol.

Gently rub the affected area with the soaked swab, applying slight pressure.

Keep rubbing until the Sharpie ink starts to come off the ball's surface.

Use a soft cloth to wipe away any remaining residue.

Method 2: Baking Soda and Toothpaste

Baking soda and toothpaste are both abrasive substances that can assist in scrubbing away marks and stains from surfaces. To use this method, you'll need:

Baking soda

Toothpaste

A soft cloth

Steps:

Mix equal portions of baking soda and toothpaste in a small bowl to make a paste.

Apply the paste to the affected area of the ball, using a soft cloth to rub it in.

Keep rubbing until the Sharpie ink begins to lift from the ball's surface.

Use a soft cloth to wipe away any remaining residue.

Method 3: Hairspray

Hairspray contains alcohol and other chemicals that can dissolve ink stains. To use this technique, you'll need:

Hairspray

A soft cloth

Steps:

Spray a small amount of hairspray onto the affected area of the ball.

Use a soft cloth to rub the area gently, applying slight pressure.

Keep rubbing until the Sharpie ink starts to come off the ball's surface.

Use a soft cloth to wipe away any remaining residue.