Baking Soda

• 1). Wipe up as much of the stain as possible. Do this as soon as possible to prevent the stain from settling in the counter.
  
  
• 2). Add just enough water to 2 tbsp. baking soda to make a thick paste. The paste should be some same consistency as toothpaste.
  
  
• 3). Rub the baking soda paste over the stain with a clean cloth. Rub until you've covered the entire stain with the paste.
  
  
• 4). Lay a wet paper towel over the paste to make sure it doesn't dry. The baking soda will absorb the color and the smell of the stain.
  
  
• 5). Leave the baking soda on the stain for at least one hour. Let it sit for two hours if the stain is particularly tough.
  
  
• 6). Wipe up the stain with the paper towel.
  
  
• 7). Rinse the area with clear water and dry it completely.
  
  

Nail Polish Remover

• 1). Wipe up as much of the stain as possible with a paper towel.
  
  
• 2). Apply a small amount of nail polish remover to a clean cloth. Nail polish remover is particularly effective in removing ink stains.
  
  
• 3). Rub the nail polish remover over the stain until you've removed it.
  
  
• 4). Rinse the area with clear water and dry it with a clean cloth.