Another method that has been highly effective in removing ink stains is the use of detergent and lemon juice. To use this method: 1  mix 1 TBL detergent with 1TBL lemon juice. 2  apply on ink stain allowing the cleaning solution to completely saturate the material. 3  let sit on stain for 2 hours. 4  rinse in cold water.5  apply some neutral laundry detergent to the back of the stain ridden item.o use this method: 1  mix 1 TBL detergent with 1TBL lemon juice. 2  apply on ink stain allowing the cleaning solution to completely saturate the material. 3  let sit on stain for 2 hours. 4  rinse in cold water. 5  apply some neutral laundry detergent to the back of the stain ridden item.