How to Remove Ink From a White Leather Couch
A good pen can be a businessman's best friend. However, in the same way, it can be a white leather couch's worst enemy. An accidental slip of the wrist can lead to a large streak of ink across your beautiful couch. But don't panic. There are a few different ways you can go about removing the ink stain, and the sooner you go about cleaning it, the better your chances are of success. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Hairspray
- Leather cleaner
- Rag
- Water
- Rubbing alcohol
- Leather conditioner
Instructions
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Spray the ink spot thoroughly with hairspray. Let it sit for a few minutes, then clean off the hairspray with a clean, damp rag. The chemicals in the hairspray react with the ink, making it easy to wipe away.
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Apply a small amount of leather cleaner to the spot if the hairspray didn't completely clean it away. Let it sit for a moment, then wipe it away with a rag dampened with water.
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Allow the area to air dry.
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If you were not able to get to the stain promptly, these first two methods may not work. There is a third method that may work on older ink stains.
Dip a rag into rubbing alcohol and work it into the stain with a rag. Scrub the ink stain in a circular motion. Allow the spot to air dry. It may take a few attempts with the rubbing alcohol to completely remove the ink spot.
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Treat the cleaned area with leather conditioner to prevent the leather from drying out.
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