How to Remove Ink From Natuzzi Leather

Natuzzi leather furniture is fairly easy to keep clean.

Natuzzi leather sofas are high-quality Italian furniture. The company's leather furniture comes in two types: Natural and Protecta. Furniture with a natural leather has been processed with the original characteristics left in the hide. These characteristics could include veining, insect bites, scars and other graining. Protecta leather has been covered with a thin layer of protective film. Protecta leather furniture has a more consistent color because the finish evens out imperfections in the leather. Keeping Natuzzi leather furniture clean and stain-free is not difficult, but does require a little elbow grease.

Things You'll Need

• Cotton swabs
• Rubbing alcohol
• Hairspray
• Oil soap or mild detergent
• Microfiber cloth or clean rag
• Warm water

Instructions

1. Ascertain whether or not the ink stain on your Natuzzi leather furniture is water-based or permanent. Water-based ink contains dyes rather than pigments. Dyes are generally easier to remove from fabrics and leather than pigments.

2. Wet a microfiber cloth with warm water (or a clean rag, if you don't have microfiber) and apply a dime-sized amount of your mild detergent or oil soap directly to the cloth. Give the cloth a little squeeze and rub the ink stain gently. If it's water-based, it should come off with a little scrubbing. Don't soak the cushion and dry the furniture immediately.

3. Spray a permanent ink stain with hairspray. Gently wipe away the stain. If your couch is white or a neutral color, it may look a little splotchy at first, but a good overall cleaning to the area should help even this out. If your couch is dyed, you may end up removing some of the dye in the couch with the hairspray. It won't all come out, but could end up looking a little worn in that area.

4. Soak a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and apply directly to the ink. This should eliminate the ink stain. Again, use a mild detergent and microfiber cloth to wash the entire area and remove any splotches that occur.

References

• Natuzzi Editions: Product Care Guide
• Iowa State University Extension Service: Quick and Easy Stain Removal

Resources

• Natuzzi: FAQ's