To unclog a Paper Mate correction pen, you can try a couple of methods to loosen the ballpoint tip.
Methods for Unclogging
Here are two effective ways to dislodge dried correction fluid and get your pen working again:
1. Oil Soak
- Draw circles: Dip the tip of the correction pen in a small puddle of olive oil or baby oil. Then, draw circles on a piece of scrap paper to try and get the ballpoint moving and the fluid flowing. The oil helps to dissolve dried correction fluid.
2. Warm Water Soak
- Soak the tip: Immerse the tip of the correction pen in a cup of warm water for approximately 10 minutes. This helps to dissolve any dried correction fluid that may be clogging the ballpoint. After soaking, try writing with the pen on scrap paper to see if the clog has cleared.
